Mobile phone mount installation in Exeter
Professional mobile phone mount installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Mobile phone mount installed in safe, legal position. Secure fitting, clear view of road, easy access for navigation and calls.
Navigate Safely, Stay Legal
Need your phone for sat nav but don't want a £200 fine and 6 points? A properly installed phone mount lets you use navigation and take hands-free calls legally - as long as it's positioned right and you don't touch it while driving.
💡 Pro tip: The law says you can't touch your phone while driving, even in a holder - except to answer or end calls. Set your route before you drive, use voice commands for everything else.
Why Installation Matters
Shoddy phone mount fitting causes problems:
| ✅ Proper Install | ❌ Badly Fitted |
|---|---|
| Legal position, doesn't block view | Obstructs road view (illegal) |
| Secure mount, stays put | Falls off when you brake |
| One-handed phone insertion | Fiddly, dangerous while driving |
| Clean removal later | Leaves marks or damage |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Legal position check | Find safe spot that doesn't obstruct |
| Surface prep | Clean mounting area properly |
| Secure installation | Fit mount using correct technique |
📦 You're Left With
- Phone in legal position
- Secure, stable mount
- Clear view of road
- Easy one-handed operation
Pricing Guide
| Service | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Install phone mount | 10-15 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum. You supply the mount - I'll install it in the safest, most legal position for your vehicle.
Perfect For Your Driving If...
✅ Use sat nav regularly - Google Maps, Waze, etc
✅ Take work calls - need hands-free setup
✅ Want legal compliance - avoid fines and points
✅ Previous mount kept falling - need proper installation
Why Choose Us for Mobile phone mount installation in Exeter?
Legal and safe positioning
Won't obstruct your view
Secure installation
Hands-free operation
What to Expect
Step 1: Find Best Position
I'll work out where your mount should go - legal position that doesn't block view, easy to see without looking away from road.
Step 2: Prep the Surface
Proper cleaning of mounting surface with spirit cleaner - adhesive and suction mounts need clean surfaces to stick properly.
Step 3: Install Securely
Mount fitted using correct method for type - adhesive pads pressed properly, suction cups seated right, or vent clips positioned correctly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Installing your own phone mount? Here's how to do it legally and safely:
🔧 What you'll need
- Phone mount (your choice of type)
- Isopropyl alcohol or spirit cleaner
- Clean cloth
- Your phone for position testing
📐 Choosing position
- Bottom corner of windscreen (common choice)
- Dashboard mount (often safer, less obstruction)
- Must not block view of road or instruments
- Reachable without leaning forward
- Clear of airbag zones
📐 Installation by type Dashboard adhesive:
- Clean surface with alcohol, let dry
- Remove adhesive backing
- Press firmly for 30 seconds minimum
- Leave 24 hours before use
Windscreen suction:
- Clean glass thoroughly
- Slightly dampen suction cup
- Press firmly and flip lock
- Test security before use
Vent clip:
- Use horizontal vent slats only
- Clip securely, test it holds
- Check it doesn't block airflow
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Center of windscreen (blocks view, illegal)
- Not cleaning surface before adhesive mount
- Overtightening suction mounts (cracks or marks glass)
- Vent mount on wrong type of vents
- In airbag deployment zone (dangerous)
💡 Pro trick: Before sticking anything down permanently, use masking tape to test the position for a day. Drive around, see if it's comfortable to glance at, check it doesn't annoy you. Only then commit to the adhesive.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Touching your phone while driving: Even with a mount, you can't scroll, text, browse, or hold your phone while driving. Set navigation before you go, use voice commands for everything else. Police can still do you for distracted driving.
Charging while mounted: Get a mount with built-in charging or one that leaves the charging port accessible. Trailing cables are annoying and can be dangerous - tuck them away neatly.
Different size phones: If you upgrade phones regularly, get an adjustable mount that fits different sizes. Saves buying new mounts every time you change phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to have a phone holder in my car?
Yes - as long as it doesn't block your view and you don't touch your phone while driving. Sat nav use and hands-free calls are legal, but texting or browsing while driving is still illegal even with a holder.
What's the safest position for a phone mount?
Bottom corner of windscreen or on the dashboard - somewhere you can glance at it without taking eyes off the road for more than a second. It needs to be secure and not obstruct your view of the road, mirrors, or instruments.
Which type of mount is best?
Dashboard adhesive mounts are most secure and don't damage anything. Vent mounts are convenient but can break vents. Windscreen suction mounts work well but can mark the glass. I'll fit whichever you've got, positioned properly.
Will it stay put if I hit a pothole?
If fitted properly, yes. Cheap mounts or badly positioned ones come loose easily - especially on Devon's roads. Proper adhesive mounts or good vent clips should stay secure through normal driving.
Can you install hardwired charging mounts?
If it's a plug-in type (USB or 12V socket), yes I can position it properly. If you want one hardwired into your car's electrics, that needs a proper auto electrician - different job entirely.
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