Loop Drive 2

Available for: IOS, Android Price: Rating: ★★★

A DECEPTIVELY simple game, Loop Drive 2 has you circling a stretch of road while avoiding other traffic and collecting coins as you go. It’s much harder than it looks, and is just frustrating enough to be enjoyable. The intrusive ads let it down, though.

Kit for your smartphone

TO get the most of the mobile tools available for driving, such as sat-nav and DAB radio, a phone holder is a necessary accessory. If the car has a CD slot, opt for the Olixar CD Slot Mount Car Holder (£12.99, www.mobilefun.co.uk). The Olixar Dash Genie V2 Universal (£12.99, www.mobilefun.co.uk) is a good suction alternative.

To ensure they don’t run out of juice, a USB adaptor will be required for the 12V socket. Our favourite is the Ring RMS18 (£14.99, www.ringautomotive.co.uk), whichch gives fast 3.5 amp charging, plus an extra outlet for an MP3 player or similar.

Kitforcleaning

IT’S a good idea to keep a bunch of clean cloths in the car, packed into cabin bins or boot cubbies for any spills or leaks, while a microfibre cloth is a must have. Extend the clean-up kit with some readyto-use wipes and tissues.

They clean quickly, whether it’s shifting interior dust, grime from windows or bird mess from the roof. Great and convenient all-rounders that are easy on the pocket. Our wipes favourite is Big Wipes Heavy Duty (from £3.99,

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