These are ideal for lighter smartphones, but the grip might not be firm enough to hold heavier devices and it also obstructs the airflow. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Goodmans Universal In-Car Vent Mount is the only device you ever need to mount your mobile phone handsfree onto your car's air vent. It will happily take phones of up to 93mm in width, which will cover even big-screen monsters like the iPhone 12 Max or Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and it had no problems holding our test Samsung Galaxy A71. The gripper itself is a simple, spring-loaded device, but it works very well and can hold smartphones up to 89mm across.

You then slip the 50 x 35mm metal plate into a phone case or stick it to your phone, before locking the plate onto the mount. Swedish firm Brodit make custom mounting units for each model of car to create a permanent mount for your phone. These usually require you to attach a metal strip to the back of your phone, either by sticking it on the back or sliding it into a case – the latter is obviously better, as you don’t want to dent your phone’s aesthetic appeal. To achieve this, we applied our intimate knowledge of the market, identifying key points that locals value and through strategic partnerships, importing unique products ranges across all major categories. While poor-quality rubber suckers may slowly lose their grip and drop off, a good mount can be very convenient.

No need to worry about gripping mechanisms or metal plates just to hold your phone securely; this Otterbox vent mount will hold it by its built-in MagSafe charging pad. Your phone is secured in the mount with a magnet, meaning there’s no width restriction and it’s easy to put it in place and remove it at either end of your journey. Our slogan “A Better Living for Less” embodies the idea that living better should not come at a cost.

Unlike some MagSafe holders this one doesn’t charge your iPhone while you’re travelling, but it does maintain a strong hold on your device, and you can still charge using a cable. Even clunkier are mounts that have a ball and socket attachment: you’ll need to stick a metal socket to the back of your phone case, which clips into a ball on the in-car mount. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.This product allows you to attach your umbilical torch head or a small hand-held torch to the top part of the bracket, giving you HANDS-FREE operation. Here, the Belkin In Car Vent Mount comes into its own, with two spring-mounted, rubber-gripped, aluminium arms to hold your phone securely, along with one of the strongest vent mountings we’ve seen to keep the whole shebang in place.

There will, of course, have to be a cable between your car’s USB port or 12V socket and the charger, so make sure it doesn’t dangle anywhere it might obstruct your driving. Set your satnav route before leaving home, and steer clear of the TikToks, WhatsApp messages and in-car selfies. Its chunky silicon claws get an iron grip on your vent, and the clever spring-loaded mechanism holds your phone just as securely; it will even cope with super-sized phones like the Samsung Galaxy A71 or iPhone 12 Pro Max. There’s every chance you’ve been in at least one minicab where part of the windscreen is covered by a wall of phones.

Qi connection provides a fast charge using the automatic sensor, while an LED indicates your phone is charging. Just be aware, though, that the law is expected to change later this year, and that a wider range of interactions with your phone will be made illegal. It has a button to pump the air out and achieve a strong grip, which can then be flipped up to release the holder.