Seven Gadgets That Get More Mileage Out of Your Car

Gas prices are over four dollars in some areas of the country. Unfortunately, public transportation in many cities is still not reliable enough to get people where they need to go. If we’re going to spend so much money on gas, our cars need to start multitasking. Here are a few of my favorite car gadgets that give you more for your mileage buck:

“Call Me!” at 70 mph

The CallMe Prism makes interstate pick-ups much more efficient (and colorful, too) by being able to flash your digits to that hottie you’re next to in morning traffic.

Photo source: Gizmodo.com

Toilet To-Go

With places to go and people to see, who has time to pull over and find a public restroom? Though sitting on a cardboard toilet in the back seat with a curtain covering you might not be the ideal bathroom scenario, it beats a random Port-a-Potty.

Photo source: Snafu-ed.blogspot.com

Hoops Dreams on the Highway

This would be a great way to get some exercise during gridlock and make some friends on your commute.

Photo source: myweb.cableone.net

Who Needs Starbucks?

The delicious aroma of brewing coffee is a great motivator to spend half an hour in rush hour traffic.

Photo source: Familyonboard.com

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05.15.2008
Mark Roddey
Ha, Ha, Ha! Toilet To-Go, that's a good one ... I wish I'd thought of it.
05.12.2008
Molly Mann
Like we need more reasons to spend time in our cars?
It feels good to write.

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