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Even if your new car smell faded a long time ago — these tips and products can help.
It's reflective, so it glows! Some of the reviewers suggest that you attach it with Velcro, or another kind of hook-and-loop adhesive, so you can easily remove and re-attach the cover as needed.
Promising review: "I bought this knowing it would just be a piece of plastic, but didn't care because I thought it would be fun to have on my car. I've received so many compliments so it definitely was a good buy." —ewitt3
Get it from Amazon for $18.95.
Promising review: "Bought a used car to get back and forth to work. Only problem being the back was covered in bumper stickers. Eleven to be exact. I don't like bumper stickers. At all. This removed all of them in 25 to 30 minutes total, no problem. Still has probably half the wheel left so I stuck it in my garage toolbox in case I need to eradicate any bummer stickers in the future." —PrestidgeSouthside
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Promising review: "This cord is good for my car. I like the way it winds up so I can put it away in my console when I don't need it. The other cords I had in the car never wound up properly and would stick out, making my car look messy. The magnetic strips are a HUGE plus. I am going to order more of these for the other members in my family." —Honest4
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two lengths).
Promising review: "I have a corgi. My corgi likes the dog park. Unfortunately, this means I need to transport my corgi to the dog park, which means that at any given point I have almost enough hair in my back seat to make a whole new dog. Car wash vacuums can’t get it, even my handheld vacuum with a brush attachment has trouble doing more than getting the loose hairballs, leaving the hairs that are tangled in the matting. Enter the Chom Chom. I cannot recommend this thing enough. To show you guys how effective it is, the picture with this review is a couple of months' worth of corgi car trips. I didn’t pre-vacuum, just rolled the Chom Chom over it a few times. The small patch I did in the photo took maybe 30 seconds total, including emptying the little hair chamber into a plastic bag I’m using for this cleanup. Seriously, this thing works better than any lint roller I’ve ever used, and won’t need to be replaced like one." —Rhys'sPieces
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Amber & Wood is an Indiana-based Etsy shop that makes thoughtfully sourced goods designed to bring sweet aromas to your space.
Promising review: "I purchased a couple of different scents and I love them all! I couldn't decide which one to use first. The bottles are adorable and small enough to not be unobtrusive when driving, but they give off the perfect amount of beautiful scent! I've had mine up for more than two weeks and the scent has not faded one bit. It's still as strong as the first day, even though I tip the bottle daily to release more scent. Incredibly, it's still practically full to the top! This was such a great buy. Everyone who has gotten in my car comments about how nice it smells! I will definitely be back to buy more when I finish my current batch." —Kristen DePascale
Get it from Amber & Wood on Etsy for $8 (available in 23 scents).
It works with various wheel finishes including chrome, aluminum, steel, clear coated, PVD, painted, plastic wheel covers, magnesium, AND aftermarket wheels.
Promising review: "It will take one look from your friends to say 'Did you buy some new wheels?' This stuff is absolutely amazing. For the full effect, dismount your wheel, spray the back. Go do something for 10 minutes. Wash with water, no scrubbing needed. Turn the rim face up, do it again. Do the rest of your rims, and don't forget the tire protectant when you reinstall them. This stuff will handle salt, road tar, off-road dirt and mud — you get it dirty, it comes clean. Where was this stuff when I was racing off-road?" —johnfcon
Get it from Amazon for $16.05.
Promising review: "I bought these for my mom's car and mine a while back and these little things are great. Since I got my license I've hated merging or switching lanes; I never felt good or safe doing it. Since having these its been a blessing, I feel less like a scared new driver. I'm currently encouraging my sister and friends to invest in these too! These are also great for backing up, because you can see exactly how close you are to hitting the car behind, and it's helpful when I parallel in the city." —Mariam Abass
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.97 (available in three shapes).
Promising review: "People told me not to buy this and that it didn't work. Boy were they wrong. I just bought a brand new Toyota Tacoma and it is somehow a perpetual dust magnet. The gauges fill up with dust. Everything...dust. This is the best solution I have found for it. It works wonderfully and leaves no residue. Don't drag the goo, just press and pull, press and pull. I plan to have one of these in each of my vehicles at all times from now on." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
VIVIAN x CO is a Chicago-based Etsy shop with aesthetic homewares.
Get a set of two from VIVIAN x CO on Etsy for $12+ (available in 15 colors and in two sizes).
Promising review: "I never write reviews for products. I think this might be my first. I am skeptical about product claims but this one really works. Scratches on my car that were showing right through the black paint have gone. I'll be interested to see how long it lasts — how many washes it takes before I have to use the product again, but first impressions are it does exactly what it claims." —Michael Storey
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
Promising review: "Both the product cleaner and conditioner are so good. Made my car leather seat look shiny and new. Unbelievable how it can bring back my leather seats. My wife loves it. She asked me how did I do that? I recommend for anyone who has leather car seats. The best!" —raksasok
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "Okay, so yes, this takes up a cup holder, but seriously it diffuses PERFECTLY! I love the settings of 30-sec mist or continuous mist. It hooks up to my USB port in my van, and it actually fills my van up with the scent of the oil pretty quick. I love that this doesn't have a filter stick to replace." —-x4HauLau
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in black and white).
Promising review: "These hooks fit perfectly. The leather matched my vehicle just like they came with it. Easy to install, keeps my laptop bag and purse off the floor or sliding off the seat when stopping or turning while driving." —TigerLily
Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in four colors)
Dragon Skull Graphics is a Sautee, Georgia-based Etsy shop specializing in custom high-quality vinyl graphics and design services.
Get the set from Dragon Skull Graphics on Etsy for $5.99 (available in 30 colors).
Promising review: "This thing is awesome! I have a 2018 Dodge Durango that sadly does not have leather seats. I own three dogs and it is just a nightmare pulling out my extension cord to vacuum my truck. I can now just plug this little guy into my 12V car outlet and I’m good to go! The power in this vacuum is as good as it’s going to get for a car vacuum so if you want extreme suction — buy a shop vac. Also, the attachments are fantastic." —Sally
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I have kids (8 and 3 years old). They have destroyed my back seat. Spilled chocolate milk, vomit, melted chocolate, dropped fries, dropped ice cream, spilled Gatorade — you name it, it has been spilled in my back seat. I was to the point of accepting my backseat would forever be a disgusting wasteland. Then I stumbled upon this product and y'all...Y'ALL IT WORKS! I almost cried when I sprayed it on, ran a detail brush over it, wiped it away with the cloth, and the stains were GONE. No scrubbing for 30 minutes. No 'leave to set for 15 minutes'. No carpet cleaner required. Just spray, scrub, wipe, and it takes everything off. I am now cleaning EVERYTHING with this stuff. It is AMAZING! An absolute MUST for any parent. 100% will buy again." —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
Promising review: "I love these!!! The part that grips on to your vent, is actually a very tough cushion that keep the weight of the Saucemote with ketchup container, from sliding down. I usually now keep one in my Jeep and a second in my purse for use when I’m in someone else’s car!" —Gillian
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99. There's also a very handy french fry holder you might want to consider.
It clips onto your air vent and works with iPhone X/XR/Xs/Xs Max/8/8 Plus, Samsung S6/S7/S8/S9 Edge+, Note 7/Note 8, and many other brands.
Promising review: "It surprised me when I put it in my car — it automatically opens and closes to hold my phone. That's super cool! I was just looking for a phone holder but this is even better — at the same time, I can charge my phone. Very good and very sturdy, highly recommend." —mike
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
Promising review: "I put this in last night and went to work today and everything was perfect. I did have to install the foam spacers (included) to make it a really snug fit. It would have still worked without it but I like things perfect. So now the coins go in the coin pocket and my keys and other work-related accessories go in the bigger pocket. This is one of the best cheap life hacks you can get if you're a car person and/or just like being organized and neat." —R
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available with or without a cupholder).
Promising review: "When these were originally shown on Shark Tank several years ago, I immediately went online and purchased a set. When it was time to purchase a replacement set, I tried some that were leather and another set made of a different material. I sent both back. These original Drop Stop Seat Gap Fillers are the only ones that work for large SUVs. They are fuller for those bigger gaps and extend longer past the seat belt buckle which is where most items fall into the gap when in an SUV. And in my SUV, if things fall into that gap, it is very difficult to access and get them out even from behind and under the seat. These completely block the gap all the way from the front edge of the seat to way back past that buckle. Yes, things will stick to the material, but can easily be cleaned by pulling up on them without completely removing them and using a hand-held or car wash vacuum to suction. I absolutely, 100% recommend this original version." —MississippiMom
Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99.
The kit includes a rose gold gemstone hard case that easily fits in your glove compartment, a roll of gauze tape and five gauze pads, two butterfly bandages, five finger bandages, five knuckle bandages, 10 fabric bandages, 18 cotton swabs, 10 safety pins, six alcohol pads, six sting relief pads, and six antiseptic cleansing wipes.
Promising review: "So cute! Purchased this as a gift for a sweet friend of mine and she LOVED it! Its packaging is adorable and it was perfect for my 'germ-a-phobe' friend! 😂 She’s CONSTANTLY putting a bandage on a boo-boo or freaking out over her kids getting sick. She loves this and it travels in her car everywhere she goes. Oh, did I mention it’s CUTE?!?" —Callie
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "Nicely made and easy to use. I didn’t know how the static was going to hold but it’s awesome and strong! I highly recommend this product for someone wanting extra shade and protection from the sun. Arizona heat and sun are extreme and this product helps driving big time." —Taylor V
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
Art Studio Soom is a California-based Etsy shop filled with car accessories.
Get it from Art Studio Soom on Etsy for $2.50+ (available in 15 drink options).
Promising review: "Greatest thing ever! As soon as I received my order, I immediately set it up. Easy to use and very sturdy. No more hassles with looking in your bag or car compartments for masks (I use mine for masks). It's there, easily accessible, a great reminder when you get out of the car to wear a mask." —Brandy Burke
Get it from Amazon for $9.59.
Promising review: "Super easy to install, got done in 10 minutes. I was surprised to see the results — they were just perfect. Super easy to pair with the phone app as well. Overall a product worth the money." —Pradeep Kumar Ravilla
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "Works great, helps to relieve some pressure from sitting. This is a great memory foam cushion for office chairs or your couch. You really can feel the difference. This is thick and feels like it will last for a really long time. I've been using mine for a couple of weeks and already feel a little better. The cover is removable for washing, and the stitching is done really well. I recommend this to anyone who has to sit for more than a few hours." —phillygirl
Get it from Amazon for $32.95 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "If you have devices that need to be charged and you want to keep your cables neat, tidy, and in place, you need this product. You could also use your imagination to find other uses! I have purchased two packs of these and used them all! I simply could not imagine life without these cable clips!" —Mike
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.96