{"id":267083,"date":"2025-11-02T15:05:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/267083\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T15:05:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:05:24","slug":"our-favorite-phone-mount-is-40-off-just-12-for-a-few-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/267083\/","title":{"rendered":"Our favorite phone mount is 40% off \u2014 just $12 for a few hours"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unless your car was built in the last few years, there’s a good chance it didn’t roll off the lot with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. And if you’re anything like me \u2014 directionally challenged and fully dependent on Google Maps \u2014 that can be a problem. A solid mount keeps your phone within view and reach, whether you’re cruising through the neighborhood or heading out on a road trip. For the next few hours, the top-rated Lisen MagSafe car mount<\/a> is on sale for just $12, which is a lot less than a new infotainment system. Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida<\/a> named it his favorite MagSafe model in his list of the best car phone mounts for 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This holder works with almost any model phone and vehicle. Mount it to your dashboard, windshield or vent without leaving a trace when you remove it.<\/p>\n

Save $8\u00a0| Amazon Lightning Deal<\/p>\n

$12 at Amazon<\/a>Why is this a good deal? \ud83d\udcb0<\/p>\n

If you need your phone nearby while driving, either for GPS or as a streaming device for music, you need to be hands-free. Trust us: It’s a lot less expensive than a ticket. Also, this is close to the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this phone mount<\/a> by quite a bit, and you can’t put a price on safety.<\/p>\n

Why do I need this? \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n

Before purchasing a MagSafe phone mount, I went with a cheap suction-mount option. It worked on smooth highways, but once I left the newly paved roads, my phone started shaking like a bobblehead. It was also a pain to put the phone on and take it off the mount. This option is magnetic, meaning it latches on and lets go with ease, while somehow magically holding your phone safely in place even on dirt roads.<\/p>\n

And we’ll reiterate: Most states have hands-free driving laws. You can pay a pricey fine if you’re caught glancing down at your phone. Not to mention, it’s just plain dangerous to take your eyes off the road.<\/p>\n

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Get a phone mount that matches your personality: magnetic. (Amazon) (Amazon)<\/p>\n

What reviewers say \ud83d\udcac<\/p>\n

Over 10,000 drivers rely on this phone mount<\/a> to help get them home safely, saying it’s a five-star buy.<\/p>\n

Pros \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n

“I have an old car and do not have CarPlay,” explained a thrifty reviewer<\/a>. “MagSafe is one of the greatest inventions, and this makes it so easy to snap my phone into the car to use GPS and audio apps. This frees up one of my cupholders as well.”<\/p>\n

Worried about the mount staying on? Don’t. “Fits in and clamps securely in place on [the] vent. [It] does block some of the airflow through the vent as was expected,” cautioned a happy camper<\/a>, adding: “Overall, it works well for securing my cell phone in place so I can see [the] maps app directions to new destinations.”<\/p>\n

One excited driver<\/a> liked it mostly for the long hauls. “Total lifesaver for road trips and 100% worth the money. … I love that it actually hooks around the vent, making it super secure and sturdy while on the road. It’s also adjustable, so it should fit most vents.”<\/p>\n

Cons \ud83d\udc4e<\/p>\n

Not everyone found the holder to be perfect, like this four-star reviewer<\/a>: “It holds the phone slightly above and away from the vent, which helps minimize airflow obstruction, so your vent can still do its job. Because of this extended positioning, there’s a bit more bounce than with mounts that keep the phone closer to the vent. Tightening the mounting hook helps reduce the movement, but it won’t eliminate it completely.”<\/p>\n

Another driver wasn’t comfortable<\/a> with how tight the mount has to be. “The magnet is STRONG. The little hook that goes onto the vent is iffy. It works, but it seems like you have to get it uncomfortably tight on the vent in order for it not to pop off.”<\/p>\n

If you’d rather not cover your vents, there are adhesive and suction mounts available (the ESR below also charges your phone).<\/p>\n

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When it comes to attaching my phone mount, I prefer to use an adhesive model like this one, knowing it’ll stay on there for good.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Save $3\u00a0with discount at checkout<\/p>\n

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Our pick for best powered MagSafe car mount is 33% off at the moment.<\/p>\n

$20 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

If you spend a lot of time behind the wheel, you might struggle to keep your ride shipshape. Meet your new best friends:<\/p>\n

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Cars get messy. That’s just how it is. Cut the clutter with this waterproof car trash can, available in eight colors and patterns.<\/p>\n

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This trunk tidy-upper features several compartments so you can get your car gear in order. The non-slip bottom helps keep it in place as you drive. There’s even a foldable lid.<\/p>\n

$28 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

If you have Amazon Prime<\/a>, you\u2019ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here<\/a>. (And by the way, those without Prime<\/a> still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)<\/p>\n

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.<\/p>\n

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