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Which car phone holder should you buy?
Choose a car phone holder that suits your car’s layout and your phone size: air-vent mounts are compact and easy to fit, dashboard and windscreen mounts offer more positioning options, magnetic mounts are fastest to use and clamp mounts grip a wide range of phones. Position it so it does not block your view of the road.
Mount types compared
| Type | Pros | Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Air vent | Compact, easy to fit, phone at eye level | Vent shape; heat from vents in winter |
| Dashboard | Flexible positioning | Adhesive or suction surface |
| Windscreen | Strong suction | Must not obstruct view of the road |
| Magnetic | One-handed attach and remove | Needs a metal plate or magnetic case |
| Wireless charging | Charges as you drive | Needs a Qi-compatible phone and USB power |
The law in the UK
It is illegal to hold and use a phone while driving, including when stopped at traffic lights or queuing in traffic. You may use a phone hands-free, for example for navigation in a holder, provided it does not block your view of the road and traffic ahead and you remain in proper control of the vehicle. Check GOV.UK for current rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to have a phone holder on the windscreen?
Yes, as long as it does not block your view of the road and traffic ahead.
Can I touch my phone in a holder while driving?
You should set up navigation before you set off. Using a hand-held phone while driving is illegal, and you can still be prosecuted for hands-free use if you are not in proper control.