New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- A long road trip can be one of the easiest ways to explore a new place, but a few hours on the highway can also expose the small problems that are easy to ignore during everyday driving. A low tyre, a dying phone, poor visibility at night or an unexpected incident on the road can quickly turn a comfortable journey into a stressful one.

You do not need to fill your car with gadgets before every trip. A few practical accessories can, however, make a real difference, particularly when you are travelling long distances or driving through stretches where help may not be immediately available. From a reliable car charger to a dash cam and tyre inflator, these are five accessories worth considering before your next road tr...