Lidl is selling a £4.99 accessory that helps protect kids in your car – and it's perfect for sunny weather
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LIDL is selling a £4.99 accessory that can help protect kids in your car.
This bargain buy is perfect as the weather gets hotter.
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Shoppers are rushing to buy the Ultimate Speed Roller Sunshades
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Shoppers are rushing to buy the Ultimate Speed Roller Sunshades.
They come in a pack of two, providing both privacy and sun protection.
The neat accessories are selling for just £4.99 in-store.
The sunshades automatically roll up and lock into place when pushing a button.
They're also equipped with suction cups or hooks.
And what's more, there's a three-year warranty on the handy car item.
Alternatively, Aldi are selling sunshades for £4.99 for a pack of two.
They come in either Unicorn print or Dinosaur.
In other car news, Lidl shoppers are rushing to buy the Crivit Car Air Bed, which is compact and convenient for cars and SUVs.
The neat napping tool is selling now for just £14.99 - available either on Lidl's website or in stores.
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The item has a handy stabilising support base, meaning it can sit comfortably on the backseat of any car.
Happily, this base can also be removed so the bed can double up as a sleeping aide while staying in a tent.
Even more handy for campers, it has a quick release valve which means it can deflate quickly - perfect for a quick campsite exit.
The air bed also comes complete with a comfortable velour coating and two pillows.
The airbed is 135cm in length, 80cm in width and 10cm in height when inflated.
The pillows are suitably sized at 35cm in length, 20cm in width and 33cm in height.
The bed is light and easy to carry around at just 1.95kg, and can cradle sleepers of all sizes with a maximum load of 250kg.
The bed comes in grey, and boasts a three year warranty.
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