Smoker are faced with a challenge these days of the smell of their smoke being infused in their clothes and autos. This article will deal with the best choices for the car ashtray these days. As the stigmas regarding smoking are strong due to the ill health effects, these cash ashtrays are a must have for the discerning smoker and their non smoking friends and family.
That’s why we wanted to check out the latest options that minimize the smoke smell, effect, that has value and portability. Most of these ashtrays are portable enough to use outside the car, so thats also a plus. These are great options because not many like the smell or health effects of smoke.
Car Ashtray
This is the top model (but not the best rated, lol) that we looked at. Its a nice tray, made of stainless steel, simple and also modern looking. In fact its all stainless steel, so that’s good for durability. Its 3 inches in diameter and about 4 inches heigh. Its easy to carry and actually looks good, not like a cheap plastic bar tray. The tray does a good job of enclosing a lighted smoke.
It got 4.4 out of 5 stars from 469 ratings.
Many users swear by this model, but keep it mind its the most expensive. This is the most fanciest and top quality ashtray that we reviewed.
Cheapest/ Best Value/ Amazon Best Seller
Custom Accessories 93365D Black Smokeless Ashtray
So lets go to the the other end of the spectrum- the cheapest/ best value. This black plastic car ashtray is very basic. It fits most cupholders and is a classic plastic black. Many users found it good for the price, but some weren’t impressed with its smoke snuffing capabilities. It does rate high on categories for value, portability and durability.
The Bads:
It is about 4 1/2 high and 3 inches wide, some users state its more like 3 inches high. Some didn’t receive a lid on delivery. The reviewers are pretty strong in their opinions, so this is something to watch for. Still, it is half the price of our best model, so that means something too.
It got 4.5 out of 5 stars out of 146 ratings.
Best Car Ashtray
Here is our top choice for 2021:
TAKAVU RR-2-3-1 Car Ashtray, Easy Clean Up Detachable Stainless Car Ashtray with Lid Blue Led Light and Removable Lighter for Most Car Cup Holder (Silver)
You’ve seen the rest, now check out the Best. Like most best ofs’ that we rank, they usually end up in the mid range for price, and this one does as its not the most expensive. This large plastic and stainless steel Silver tray is made by Takavu. Its under 1 pound and is round in shape.
The Goods:
The tray looks good and also has a futuristic style to it.
The lid is tight and functional. This one actually would make a nice gift as it looks quite cool.
The LED blue light is worth the price of admission alone. This is a nice feature as it allows you to navigate your car s surroundings when its dark and you don’t want to turn the lights on.
Users liked the removable lighter that pops out for easy lighting. When you are done, you just pop it in the receptacle and pop the lid down and you are done.
The tray is also small enough to be portable. As the lid stays tight, you can cart this around with ease. The liner pops out so its easy to clean. There is small button that lets you separate the liner for easy cleanings.
As mentioned the tray does look good and not cheap, like some of the bottom choices.
The tray is made well, and is fire resistant (which is a must, by the way.)
The tray has a USB plugin for the blue light that you can charge when in your vehicle or wall outlet.
Here are some pieces of wisdom that reviewers had for those that want to invest in one.
1) Its a good idea to open the ashtray before you begin driving or when you aren’t occupied (like at a red light). The lid opening requires two hands as you need to push the button down with one and lift the lid with the other.
2) You need to make sure to hold onto the cigarette and not rest it on the ashtray. Its not the best for holding cigarettes when driving around in motion.
3) The tray might not fit in autos that well, but good enough.
4) The light can drain the battery so you need to charge it at regular intervals. The light is a nice feature that the other trays don’t include.
It got 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,694 ratings.
Smokeless Ashtray
A Conclusion
We tried to make this a quick and dirty list of the best options that you can easily purchase in the car ashtray realm. Whether you want something on a budget, something fancier and metallic, or the best rated, there is something for everyone. These also are priced in the range where they make a functional and economical gift for the smoker in your life.
As many love their cars as a long term investment, these ashtrays can help minimise the destructive effects that smoking can have. As many auto manufacturers don’t even include ashtrays in many cars these days, these are becoming a popular item.
Thanks for reading! Please post any comments on your what your favourite car ashtray is!
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