Handheld GPS systems are becoming a popular option to turn your car into a GPS-equipped mobile tool. While your car may have an analogue radio, you can now get a hands free car kit that allows you to listen to the latest audio programming on your audio system without having to move your hands from the wheel!

Hands free car kits are becoming more popular as the technology to allow this happens to be relatively easy to implement. When it comes to new devices for drivers, there is hardly any problem that cannot be solved using some DIY knowledge or a little work. Analogue radio manufacturers such as Sony and Siemens have already introduced hands-free kit that allow you to listen to FM and CD with the click of your fingers.

The other way to listen to radio without moving your hands is by using a portable USB flash drive that comes equipped with its own transmitter. You only need to install the transmitter into the flash drive and push a button to be able to listen to your favourite radio programs.

Of course there are also other alternatives: you can use the built in speakers to enjoy your favourite radio programs, but this will only work for songs with standard CD format. Most of us will prefer to listen to music that is recorded in the compact disc format, so why not get a hands free car kit that will let you listen to your favourite radio programs through an FM receiver and still allow you to use your hands for other tasks?

Choosing a hands free car kit is not just about convenience, though. It’s about what you want to achieve with your new car accessory and whether it’s something that’s worth the investment or not.

Firstly, it’s important to decide whether your car kit is for the long term or for only one use. For example, if you’re thinking of replacing your radio system after a few years, then gettinga hands free car kit that lets you use your hands at the same time is the ideal solution.

If, on the other hand, you’re thinking of getting a hands-free car kit that you’ll use for the next few years or you’re replacing your existing car kit, then you’re better off going for something that uses a plug-in option rather than a transmitter-receiver model. This is because transmitter-receiver models don’t allow you to use your hands while listening to the radio. These devices use a wiring system that only needs to be plugged into the car’s cigarette lighter socket and a dedicated speaker to operate.

If you choose a hands-free car kit that uses a transmitter-receiver system, you’re able to use your hands at any time, whether you’re listening to the radio or while doing something else that requires your full attention. However, the transmission can be difficult to use if you’re not familiar with its operation and it can also be messy when it comes to installation.

Also, if you’re not thinking of using your hands free car kit for driving purposes, you could get a handheld unit that has a single USB slot. If you simply don’t like the idea of your hands being required for the entire time you’re listening to the radio, then a simple portable USB flash drive that includes a radio transmitter should be sufficient.

Now that you know which type of hands free car kit you want, you should also know what you’re going to use the unit for and how much electronic equipment you need. For example, if you’re simply looking for a simple vehicle that you’ll be able to use while driving around town, a simple vehicle kit that allows you to listen to the radio in addition to taking your phone calls will do.

If, on the other hand, you want to install a satellite navigation system or operate some other form of electronic equipment, you will need to get a more sophisticated version of the unit such as portable Bluetooth devices. These are generally more powerful and they are capable of using your hands at any time you want, including while driving.

If you’re considering upgrading your car today, make sure that you start planning now so that you can start replacing your analogue radio with an innovative hands-free car kit as soon. So, why wait?