Car manufacturers are implementing a significant number of technology features in modern cars, which are intended to make the driving experience safer and more convenient.
Uswitch car insurance conducted a survey to identify the tech features car owners think are most useful and which would influence them to pay more for a vehicle.
Most popular car tech features
The Uswitch survey found that parking sensors are the most popular car tech feature, with the majority (62%) of respondents believing they are a useful addition and over half (53%) using them regularly.
Parking sensors audibly alert the driver of any obstructions or obstacles when parking using radar technology. They have become a widely valued add-on, with the market size projected to be worth USD 14.6 billion by 2030[2], demonstrating the popularity of this feature.
The main reasons respondents think parking sensors are useful are safety (82%), convenience (50%) and efficiency (40%).
Almost three in five (57%) car owners also think parking cameras are useful, with the main reasons being increased safety (82%), convenience (48%) and security (40%).
Wing mirror defrosters are the third most popular feature with two in five (40%) car owners stating they are useful for safety (59%), convenience (59%) and efficiency (38%).
Some cars have a heating system built into the wing mirrors which enables quick and even defrosting, keeping the mirrors clear.
Despite a significant number of respondents thinking this feature is useful, the survey found that only 22% have it in their car.