Please introduce a car mount to me.

Connie_Smith · 24-12-2015, 08:27

I need a car phone holder/mount. If you have recommendations please do not hesitate to let me know

blueacid · 24-12-2015, 08:51

I'm very happy that I got a Brodit Proclip. You buy it in two halves: one is custom fit to the phone (or a generic cradle), the other half is specific to your car. The car specific bits are designed to clip into the fascia of the car without damaging it, but being really sturdy (and way better than those useless windscreen sucky cup mounts).

It's probably more expensive than most are looking for but in my view it was utterly worth it to have my phone held stably: it's used for navigation and music while in the car.

biggy7 · 24-12-2015, 09:07

Brodit user here too, very good quality

David_bl1 · 24-12-2015, 09:22

I can also recommend Brodit, but make sure you buy from an authorised reseller. There are lots of low quality knock-off products on ebay and amazon.

tdenson · 24-12-2015, 09:40

In my opinion there is nothing to beat a cheap and cheerful magnet stuck to the dash with a little strip of metal on the back of the phone (assuming you have it in a case then it goes on the back of the case). Costs a couple of pounds off eBay and couldn't be more convenient, just throw the phone onto it. I have done this for the last 8 years on a variety of cars and umpteen phones (since the iPhone 1, that's why I know it's 8 years). I also do it on rental cars, the sticky magnet comes off again without leaving a mark.

andycat · 24-12-2015, 09:59

Brodit yes.

I'm now looking at a Qi wireless one though for my Moto X Force. Any suggestions?

jchamier · 24-12-2015, 10:17

on the right car, Kenu airframe
http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe

or for larger phones, the airframe+ :
http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe-plus

gomezz · 24-12-2015, 10:27

Another vote for the Kenu Airframe: Robust, small and portable and does not foul buttons like all the others do as it only uses a single clamping arm. Not found a vehicle it is not usable on.

And I have adapted a small, acrylic plate stand (removing the back plane) to use with my wireless adapter power pack and the Airframe to use it as a wireless charging cradle which is much better and less clunky than anything I have seen on the market.

jchamier · 24-12-2015, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomezz

Another vote for the Kenu Airframe: Robust, small and portable and does not foul buttons like all the others do as it only uses a single clamping arm. Not found a vehicle it is not usable on.

On my car the only brodit mount covers the air vents anyway, so the Airframe is much more practical as its easily movable.

It also means the top of the phone is high up, lined with the glass, not low down where the signal can't get to it due to the metalwork of the car. Works well for using SatNav apps.

BKM · 24-12-2015, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggy7

Brodit user here too, very good quality

Brodit for my Golf Mk7 - fits neatly below all the vents and the radio (near to the aircon controls)

hatton920 · 24-12-2015, 19:39

Another brodit user here. Can't fault them.

LCDMAN · 24-12-2015, 20:11

Another Brodit vote - get the bracket specific to your vehicle and the holder appropriate for your phone. Changed my phone more than my car and just changed holder but kept the same bracket. Bracket fits cleverly to existing centre console fixings (Volvo "waterfall") and leaves all vents & controls free and phone in perfect position.

d123 · 24-12-2015, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchamier

on the right car, Kenu airframe
http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe

or for larger phones, the airframe+ :
http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe-plus

A bit impractical for hot or cold weather, you end up steaming bathing your phone in the winter and in the summer freezing the phone in the aircon or having to leave one of the vents closed.

I'd rather use a bracket that doesn't sit in front of an air vent.

jchamier · 24-12-2015, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

I'd rather use a bracket that doesn't sit in front of an air vent.

Yes, unless the other makers of bracket, including Brodit, use the same location for your car, so you don't really have a choice if you want to see the screen.

Windscreen suction mounts kept falling off last year, too much moisture in the air (well this is the UK!).

d123 · 24-12-2015, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchamier

Yes, unless the other makers of bracket, including Brodit, use the same location for your car, so you don't really have a choice if you want to see the screen.

Windscreen suction mounts kept falling off last year, too much moisture in the air (well this is the UK!).

I've used a Brodit in some of my cars (but as you say, not always possible to get one that doesn't block a vent), having said that, a good quality suction mount doesn't fall off, I was given one by a rep some years ago (that long ago I can't remember who it was

) and it's only been off the windscreen of the work car about 3 times in 3 years (and all three were on purpose), it's actually a right bugger to get off it sticks so hard.

I've carried up to a 6" phone in it on some very bumpy farm roads without a problem.

I really should try and remember where it came from...

Gigabit · 24-12-2015, 23:10

Does a dash mount exist that leaves all ports (top and bottom) accessible? Something like the Kenu Airframe but for the dash as opposed to the air vents?

Greebo · 25-12-2015, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigabit

Does a dash mount exist that leaves all ports (top and bottom) accessible? Something like the Kenu Airframe but for the dash as opposed to the air vents?

Another brodit vote here. Since their parts are specific to the model of car and phone, you need to check both on the website to see what they offer. Common phones are likely to have a version with all ports clear and just part of the side of the phone is gripped, and often also have one with a prewired power connector if you want to be able to slot straight into a charger. Many offer rotation so you can put the phone into landscape if you like to see your satnav better that way. For the two cars I've used them in there was a centre console side option, not blocking air vents - and the idea is there is no drilling into the dash, so you can remove again without leaving marks. Quality stuff!

LostFool · 25-12-2015, 09:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

I'd rather use a bracket that doesn't sit in front of an air vent.

You can get mounts which fit to the CD player slot.

Many avaialble on eBay. Here's an example: http://r.ebay.com/HwmXyY

SkipTracer · 25-12-2015, 11:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostFool

You can get mounts which fit to the CD player slot.

Many avaialble on eBay. Here's an example: http://r.ebay.com/HwmXyY

Not a lot of good for me as my CD player is in the glove compartment.

My satnav is fixed to a Tom-Tom air vent bracket but before that I used a Tom-Tom dash bean bag that works very well with my dash cam and can be put down out of sight when not in use. Fixed camera / phone bracket to the bean bag with self adhesive doubled sided heavy duty tape.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TomTom-9UUB-.../dp/B00261J1D8

Cheaper version also available.

Hurlley · 25-12-2015, 12:16

I use the cheap airframe copycat off ebay. So little to it but it works perfectly for me.

BKM · 25-12-2015, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

I've used a Brodit in some of my cars (but as you say, not always possible to get one that doesn't block a vent), having said that, a good quality suction mount doesn't fall

On the new Golf the Brodit that I have was in two parts - one phone specific and the other specifically for VW to fit neatly between two trim panels next to the heater controls - which even came with a tool to pry the trim joint slightly open!

About £35 total off eBay but a really neat job!

d123 · 25-12-2015, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by BKM

On the new Golf the Brodit that I have was in two parts - one phone specific and the other specifically for VW

From memory (at least in every car where I've used a Brodit and since sometime in the 1990's) they have always come in 2 parts, it's not something that only happens with VWs.

BKM · 25-12-2015, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

From memory (at least in every car where I've used a Brodit and since sometime in the 1990's) they have always come in 2 parts, it's not something that only happens with VWs.

Most probably! It was the first Brodit kit I had used - after lots of drastically cheaper but highly inferior vent mounted things!

gomezz · 26-12-2015, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigabit

Does a dash mount exist that leaves all ports (top and bottom) accessible? Something like the Kenu Airframe but for the dash as opposed to the air vents?

Fix a small acrylic plate stand to a beanbag mount. Add a couple of elasticated bands to hold the phone in place.

Connie_Smith · 30-12-2015, 09:25

Thank you for all the above answers. I have got a free one from AMZtracker, and I am satisfied with it. Not only because I got it free, but the quality and design is the reason I like it. You can have a try if you like, highly recommend: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mobile-Phone.../dp/B01937AF6O

24-12-2015, 08:27	#1
Connie_Smith Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 8	Please introduce a car mount to me. I need a car phone holder/mount. If you have recommendations please do not hesitate to let me know

24-12-2015, 08:51	#2
blueacid Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,536	I'm very happy that I got a Brodit Proclip. You buy it in two halves: one is custom fit to the phone (or a generic cradle), the other half is specific to your car. The car specific bits are designed to clip into the fascia of the car without damaging it, but being really sturdy (and way better than those useless windscreen sucky cup mounts). It's probably more expensive than most are looking for but in my view it was utterly worth it to have my phone held stably: it's used for navigation and music while in the car.

24-12-2015, 09:07	#3
biggy7 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 96	Brodit user here too, very good quality

24-12-2015, 09:22	#4
David_bl1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 118	I can also recommend Brodit, but make sure you buy from an authorised reseller. There are lots of low quality knock-off products on ebay and amazon.

24-12-2015, 09:40	#5
tdenson Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,214	In my opinion there is nothing to beat a cheap and cheerful magnet stuck to the dash with a little strip of metal on the back of the phone (assuming you have it in a case then it goes on the back of the case). Costs a couple of pounds off eBay and couldn't be more convenient, just throw the phone onto it. I have done this for the last 8 years on a variety of cars and umpteen phones (since the iPhone 1, that's why I know it's 8 years). I also do it on rental cars, the sticky magnet comes off again without leaving a mark.

24-12-2015, 09:59	#6
andycat Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 51	Brodit yes. I'm now looking at a Qi wireless one though for my Moto X Force. Any suggestions?

24-12-2015, 10:17	#7
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	on the right car, Kenu airframe http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe or for larger phones, the airframe+ : http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe-plus

24-12-2015, 10:27	#8
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Another vote for the Kenu Airframe: Robust, small and portable and does not foul buttons like all the others do as it only uses a single clamping arm. Not found a vehicle it is not usable on. And I have adapted a small, acrylic plate stand (removing the back plane) to use with my wireless adapter power pack and the Airframe to use it as a wireless charging cradle which is much better and less clunky than anything I have seen on the market.

24-12-2015, 10:45	#9
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by gomezz Another vote for the Kenu Airframe: Robust, small and portable and does not foul buttons like all the others do as it only uses a single clamping arm. Not found a vehicle it is not usable on. On my car the only brodit mount covers the air vents anyway, so the Airframe is much more practical as its easily movable. It also means the top of the phone is high up, lined with the glass, not low down where the signal can't get to it due to the metalwork of the car. Works well for using SatNav apps.

24-12-2015, 14:55	#10
BKM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,288	Quote: Originally Posted by biggy7 Brodit user here too, very good quality Brodit for my Golf Mk7 - fits neatly below all the vents and the radio (near to the aircon controls)

24-12-2015, 19:39	#11
hatton920 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 38	Another brodit user here. Can't fault them.

24-12-2015, 20:11	#12
LCDMAN Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Yorkshire, God's County Posts: 5,182	Another Brodit vote - get the bracket specific to your vehicle and the holder appropriate for your phone. Changed my phone more than my car and just changed holder but kept the same bracket. Bracket fits cleverly to existing centre console fixings (Volvo "waterfall") and leaves all vents & controls free and phone in perfect position.

24-12-2015, 20:22	#13
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by jchamier on the right car, Kenu airframe http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe or for larger phones, the airframe+ : http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe-plus A bit impractical for hot or cold weather, you end up steaming bathing your phone in the winter and in the summer freezing the phone in the aircon or having to leave one of the vents closed. I'd rather use a bracket that doesn't sit in front of an air vent.

24-12-2015, 21:56	#14
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 I'd rather use a bracket that doesn't sit in front of an air vent. Yes, unless the other makers of bracket, including Brodit, use the same location for your car, so you don't really have a choice if you want to see the screen. Windscreen suction mounts kept falling off last year, too much moisture in the air (well this is the UK!).

24-12-2015, 22:41	#15
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by jchamier Yes, unless the other makers of bracket, including Brodit, use the same location for your car, so you don't really have a choice if you want to see the screen. Windscreen suction mounts kept falling off last year, too much moisture in the air (well this is the UK!). I've used a Brodit in some of my cars (but as you say, not always possible to get one that doesn't block a vent), having said that, a good quality suction mount doesn't fall off, I was given one by a rep some years ago (that long ago I can't remember who it was ) and it's only been off the windscreen of the work car about 3 times in 3 years (and all three were on purpose), it's actually a right bugger to get off it sticks so hard. I've carried up to a 6" phone in it on some very bumpy farm roads without a problem. I really should try and remember where it came from...

24-12-2015, 23:10	#16
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	Does a dash mount exist that leaves all ports (top and bottom) accessible? Something like the Kenu Airframe but for the dash as opposed to the air vents?

25-12-2015, 08:21	#17
Greebo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,256	Quote: Originally Posted by Gigabit Does a dash mount exist that leaves all ports (top and bottom) accessible? Something like the Kenu Airframe but for the dash as opposed to the air vents? Another brodit vote here. Since their parts are specific to the model of car and phone, you need to check both on the website to see what they offer. Common phones are likely to have a version with all ports clear and just part of the side of the phone is gripped, and often also have one with a prewired power connector if you want to be able to slot straight into a charger. Many offer rotation so you can put the phone into landscape if you like to see your satnav better that way. For the two cars I've used them in there was a centre console side option, not blocking air vents - and the idea is there is no drilling into the dash, so you can remove again without leaving marks. Quality stuff!

25-12-2015, 09:03	#18
LostFool Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 59,737	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 I'd rather use a bracket that doesn't sit in front of an air vent. You can get mounts which fit to the CD player slot. Many avaialble on eBay. Here's an example: http://r.ebay.com/HwmXyY

25-12-2015, 11:01	#19
SkipTracer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The City and County of Bristol Posts: 2,623	Quote: Originally Posted by LostFool You can get mounts which fit to the CD player slot. Many avaialble on eBay. Here's an example: http://r.ebay.com/HwmXyY Not a lot of good for me as my CD player is in the glove compartment. My satnav is fixed to a Tom-Tom air vent bracket but before that I used a Tom-Tom dash bean bag that works very well with my dash cam and can be put down out of sight when not in use. Fixed camera / phone bracket to the bean bag with self adhesive doubled sided heavy duty tape. http://www.amazon.co.uk/TomTom-9UUB-.../dp/B00261J1D8 Cheaper version also available.

25-12-2015, 12:16	#20
Hurlley Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,993	I use the cheap airframe copycat off ebay. So little to it but it works perfectly for me.

25-12-2015, 19:11	#21
BKM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,288	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 I've used a Brodit in some of my cars (but as you say, not always possible to get one that doesn't block a vent), having said that, a good quality suction mount doesn't fall On the new Golf the Brodit that I have was in two parts - one phone specific and the other specifically for VW to fit neatly between two trim panels next to the heater controls - which even came with a tool to pry the trim joint slightly open! About £35 total off eBay but a really neat job!

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Please introduce a car mount to me.

25-12-2015, 20:27	#22
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by BKM On the new Golf the Brodit that I have was in two parts - one phone specific and the other specifically for VW From memory (at least in every car where I've used a Brodit and since sometime in the 1990's) they have always come in 2 parts, it's not something that only happens with VWs.

25-12-2015, 22:27	#23
BKM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,288	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 From memory (at least in every car where I've used a Brodit and since sometime in the 1990's) they have always come in 2 parts, it's not something that only happens with VWs. Most probably! It was the first Brodit kit I had used - after lots of drastically cheaper but highly inferior vent mounted things!

26-12-2015, 18:52	#24
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Quote: Originally Posted by Gigabit Does a dash mount exist that leaves all ports (top and bottom) accessible? Something like the Kenu Airframe but for the dash as opposed to the air vents? Fix a small acrylic plate stand to a beanbag mount. Add a couple of elasticated bands to hold the phone in place.

30-12-2015, 09:25	#25
Connie_Smith Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 8	Thank you for all the above answers. I have got a free one from AMZtracker, and I am satisfied with it. Not only because I got it free, but the quality and design is the reason I like it. You can have a try if you like, highly recommend: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mobile-Phone.../dp/B01937AF6O