I recall a TV show that showed auto-enthusiasts how to use the car engine for cooking. It wasnt easy and its outright impossible with the completely closed engines of cars these days. So a microwave designed especially for cars sounds like some very good news for food lovers. Combined with a car fridge, it means that long picnics and eating a proper meal on the move is no longer based on finding a good joint on the road.

A simple touchscreen makes the microwave easy to operate , and Maplin promises that it can take some rough use which is essential considering that its going to be in the automobile all the time. Just make sure you keep some rodent traps and insecticides handy ; with all that food in the car its going to become a pest party hot spot too.

Available for 130 pounds 70 pounds now in the UK from Maplin.

Product Features

12V In-Car Microwave

• Meals on the move!
• Compact and portable
• Fast cooking speeds
• Powered via 12V cigarette lighter socket or direct to car battery - both leads supplied
• Robust steel construction with heavy-duty handle
• LED screen with touchscreen operation
• Up to 660W power via direct to battery connection and 175W via cigarette lighter socket