Heated Car Seat

Tired of driving through snow and mush in your car with frozen and num bottoms? Perhaps, the one Christmas gift that you may really look forward to is the heated car seat cushion. By spreading warmth and coziness all across your body, this car accessory will allow you to brave any cold and dark winters.

Most of these cushions come with elastic straps and hooks that can be easily plugged on to your existing car seat. It works pretty much like an electric blanket wherein heating wires run through the material of the cushion and radiate heat when switched on. Typically, these heating wires are placed strategically on the bottom as well as the back to produce warmth across the body. An external cord is provided to plug in to your cigarette or light holder which connects to your automobile’s battery. Switch on the power and see the magic work!

Most of these cushions come with in-built temperature controls to avoid overheating and humidity including provisions like automatic shut off. Typically, they maintain a temperature of 110-120 Fahrenheit within the car. You do not have to really wait for the heat to catch in as the cushion starts working its magic as soon as you step in to the car and plug the cord on to your cigarette/light holder. While most heated car seat cushions provide warmth to both the back and the seat, some of them come with additional luxury features like the massage effect on your back.

These cushions are typically made out of non-inflammable material such as leather made out of polyurethane and foam that is fire retardant. Different brands come in different dimensions and varying thickness and it is best you try them out before you invest your money in any one particular brand. These cushions do not come in too many shades or colors and the most common color is black as it goes with most car upholstery.

While most of the cushions are provided with 4-5 foot long cord, do check if it works comfortably in your car. These heated car seat cushions can fit a wide range of automobile vehicles such as RVs, SUVs, vans and trucks. And if you are travelling, these cushions can be easily folded and tucked away along with your luggage without occupying too much of space.

Some people feel that since these cushions are an aftermath and are additions to the car seat, they may not be very comfortable or can slip out of positions. However, this is not the case. Most of these car seat cushions come with sufficient number of straps, velcro and hook to sit comfortably on your existing car seat. Some cushions are designed with non-skid rubber dots to ensure that the cushion or the driver does not fall out of place, thus ensuring an effective warming process.

Also, the typical heat car seat cushion is made of fabric that can be easily maintained and clean. Some are even stain resistant. Therefore, maintenance should not be an issue either.

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