Car Phone Holders

For the Trade

Start with space and how you’re using it, not the finish. In a tight cab, a low-profile car phone holder that stays clear of vents and switches usually saves grief. In a van, or in a vehicle that changes hands often, a more adjustable car phone holder is easier to live with because you can move it without reworking the setup. A magnetic car phone holder suits quick grab-and-go use, though you give up some grip on heavier phones. A suction car phone holder needs a decent flat surface, and that is where most call-backs start when the dash texture is wrong.

Car Phone Holder Types and Layouts

Most car phone holders come down to where you want the phone fixed and how much movement you can live with. A dashboard phone holder usually gives the steadiest view. It suits drivers who want the screen kept in one place. The trade-off is that you need a decent flat area, and it can leave marks if you keep changing positions.

A windscreen phone holder gives you more placement options. The arm can sit further out, so it can get in the way on some cabs. An air vent phone holder is the neatest option when you want the phone close to hand, but it depends on the vent blades being firm enough.

If you’re comparing layouts across Car Accessories, that’s usually what decides it.

What to Check Before You Buy

What usually decides car phone holders is the cab, not the phone. If you have a flat dash and want the screen fixed in one place, a suction or dashboard mount is usually the call. If the vehicle changes hands or the dash is awkward, a clip or vent style is easier to move on.

Magnetic car phone holder options suit quick pick-up and drop-down use, but they rely on a decent contact point and will not suit every handset case. If you are running kit between jobs, it is worth checking Pipe Storage or Trailers & Accessories at the same time. The vehicle setup usually decides the holder choice.

Useful Alongside Car Phone Holders

Once you’ve picked the holder, the next call is what else the cab needs around it. A cluttered dash is what gets mounts knocked or moved.

In-car chargers are the usual next buy if you want to keep the cable under control. In vans and work vehicles, pipe storage and other storage kit are worth sorting at the same time, so the phone isn’t fighting for space with tools, paperwork or kit.