How to choose the right phone holder for your car
Vent, dash or windscreen? Magnet or clamp? A simple guide to picking a phone holder that stays put and keeps your phone at a safe glance.
Pick where it mounts first
Phone holders attach in three main ways, and your car usually decides which works best. Vent mounts clip onto an air vent slat — easy to move between cars but they need sturdy, horizontal vents. Dash mounts stick or suction onto a flat spot on the dashboard. Windscreen suction mounts sit high and close to your eyeline, but check they don't block your view of the road.
Grip style: clamp, magnet or cradle
Clamp-style holders squeeze the phone's sides and fit almost any phone, even with a chunky case. Magnetic holders are the quickest to use one-handed, but need a metal plate on the phone or case. Full cradles hold the phone bottom and sides and are the most secure on rough roads.
- Lots of bumps or unsealed roads? Choose a cradle or strong clamp.
- In and out of the car all day? A magnet mount is fastest.
- Big phone with a thick case? Check the clamp's maximum width.
Small details that matter
Look for one-hand operation so you can dock the phone without looking away, a ball joint so you can angle the screen away from sun glare, and a design that leaves the charging port free. If you use your phone for maps daily, a holder with built-in charging can be worth it.
Not sure what fits your car?
Bring your phone by the shop or message us with your car model and phone size — we'll point you at a holder that suits. You can also browse the mobile accessories and car accessories ranges online.