You know what really irritates me about cars? Safety systems with those warning beeps. Yes, I perfectly understand that for the sake of passenger safety, these systems are put in place. There's nothing inherently wrong with that. But that doesn't mean it still doesn't get on my nerves.

One of the most annoying situations is when you are driving along and one of the car doors isn't closed properly - the cabin lights remain on and the car usually lets out a beeping sound to tell you that someone in the car has been an idiot. Subsequently, there's that awkward situation of everyone claiming, "Not me!", while we take turns to quickly open and slam each door shut.

Wouldn't it be nice, then, to have a device that will negate this problem?

Soft-close function for any car

A new device, called Slamstop, aims to solve this problem by providing a soft-close function as an aftermarket enhancement for comfort, safety and security. Slamstop is a universal door retracting system that is designed to mechanically close car doors softly, quiet as a whisper.

The device is installed within the door panel, with a magnetic sensor detecting when the door is almost closed. The device will then softly pull the door completely closed, before latching it securely. Like the soft-close doors available from premium luxury automakers, Slamstop allows any car door to be closed gently, before securely drawing the door completely shut.
Slamstop - Easy and hassle free

The installation process is simple and seamless. A small groove is cut into the door frame to fit the latching mechanism - you don't have to worry about any major modifications to your car that may compromise its structural integrity. Also, the Slamstop device does not interfere with your car's original locking mechanism. Think of it as an added layer of safety.

The product's seamless design also means that it can be fitted on cars from most manufacturers (the exceptions being supercars and their carbon fibre tubs and doors).

The Slamstop device has multiple benefits. Its primary function is to allow you to gently close your door and ensuring it is latched shut, so that there is no longer a need to slam doors shut. While driving, there isn't a need to worry about whether the door is properly closed, as Slamstop will ensure it always is. You can say goodbye to those annoying 'one of your doors is open' warnings from your car.

After you have parked your car, you can safely lock and walk away from your car knowing full well that the doors have been securely latched shut. There is no longer a need to go back and check on the doors as the device will ensure that the doors are always closed.

Another benefit of the Slamstop device is that in the case where the door handle has been accidently pulled with no intention to open the door (which could sometimes happen when kids are messing around at the back), the device will latch the door back, preventing it from swinging open and causing any potential harm.

Being the first aftermarket product of its kind, Slamstop offers the extravagance once reserved for premium luxury vehicles to almost any vehicle owner. Developed by European engineers, Slamstop is currently manufactured in South Korea, with research and development based in Europe. It complies with strict international standards and has been tested for up to 30,000 cycles, or roughly 10 years, which is the conventional lifespan of most Singapore cars. Slamstop is also available with a one-year warranty for peace of mind.

Slamstop is headquartered at 600 North Bridge Road, #12-06 Parkview Square, Singapore (188778). For more information on its products, please visit www.slamstop.com or its Facebook page. Alternatively, you can call 6812 2488 or drop them an email at [email protected]. All authorised dealers and installers are also listed on the website.