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Truly there is a whole world of car accessories out there I did not know about.
Promising review: "I absolutely hate having trash in my car. This trash bin is actually pretty good looking. It has two pockets on the sides and one on the front. I let this trash can hang behind my passenger-side headrest, and it's easily accessible while I'm driving. It's pretty sturdy, and I'm surprised at how much fits in here." —BlessedSIren
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
(You don't drive with this thing, of course.)
Promising review: "As an outside sales rep, I sometimes feel like I live in my car. This dual-purpose tray is a must-have if you need a well-positioned mobile desk or a less awkward way to eat (and avoid wearing) your lunch. It's nice that both sides are functional — a food tray complete with a cup holder on one side, and a smooth flat writing surface on the other. You won't have to worry about getting grease or food residue on your paperwork! Also works well with small laptops or your iPad. Made of high-impact plastic, it won't melt or warp if you leave it sitting in your hot car... virtually indestructible. I can't imagine how I lived without one of these for so many years!" —Mike
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "High quality! I was not expecting such a hearty piece of hardware! Came with plenty of little pads. The clasp has a built-in magnet and a slight clip to it so it has a good strong hold closed. Also the clips that attach to the vent are built solidly too. Beautiful designs on front. I put a few drops of oil on mine and put it in my car and the whole car is scented! Comes in a cute little package perfect for gifts. Will be buying again for second car and as gifts! 100% recommend! —Alaina
Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.99 (comes with 12 felt scent pads).
Promising review: "The rubberized dots on the reverse side stay in place on my car's seat when I sit inside my car. The memory foam supports my lower body, and keeps me from shifting positions on long drives. I have used a similar cushion from another manufacturer, and I have to say the material covering this memory foam cushion is superior. I will continue to purchase this product and will recommend it to all my friends and relatives." —Michael Snow
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in five colors).
Get it from Firebox for $9.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "These traction pads are amazing! For anybody who's never used them, essentially you jam them against your drive tires in slick conditions or if you're stuck in sand, and your tires grip them and pull you right out! The bright orange makes them easy to see after digging them into the mud, and the knobs are durable enough to withstand a very large truck's beating. For the price, the quality, the durability, and the hundreds of uses, you can't go wrong with these. If I could give them 6 stars I would have!" —sean
Get them from Amazon for $133.62 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "Now that’s power! On long driving trips we all need to power our various electrical accessories; those things we have come to consider necessities. For my wife it was a heating pad and for me my laptop. We tried other smaller inverters, the kind that makes your cigarette plug look like an AC plug, but they were loud and would only work temporarily for the heat pad. This unit does have a fan but only turns on when needed; so far our unit has powered the heat pad quietly and continuously. Since my laptop requires less power I anticipate the same when I use that too. We love this unit and highly recommend it." —George
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Promising review: "These were a lifesaver during a recent move. My girlfriend and I just moved about 20 miles, and we were faced with deciding how to move all of our clothing. We didn't really want to remove all of our hanging clothing, fold them, pack them, move them, and then have to unpack them again for such a short move. Thanks to these clothes bars, we were able to move our clothes one car-load at a time instead. The bar is very strong and high-quality. Her car has hooks and mine has handles, and this worked great for both. It can handle a huge amount of weight." —Mike Chrisley
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.99.
Set includes: gloves, surface activator (an activator that softens plastic, making it easier to sand smooth) sanding paper, polish, and a finish and seal UV block clear coat applicator
Promising review: "The results. I am still in shock about them. I saw some pictures of 'results' and I thought they were all fake. NO, they are not. It's that good. I am very pleased with this product. If you need your headlights cleaned, buy this kit! On another note, my mom was so amazed by how well it worked she made me go buy another kit and clean her headlights too!" —Brad
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Set includes: a 20-foot cord, a 7-foot hose, two extension wands, a utility nozzle, a car nozzle, a standard filter, built-in accessory caddy, and a life-long warranty
Promising review: "If my van was stolen an I had to start all over again, this would be the vacuum I’d buy; hands down. The suction is consistently powerful no matter what you’re cleaning. It’s lightweight, portable, and the tool caddy on the back is perfect for my brushes and attachments. It easily wheels around vehicles and its low profile helps avoid getting stuck on tow hitches." —Corey
Get it from The Home Depot for $89.94.
Set includes: air mattress, two inflatable pillows, one inflator/deflator pump, one repair kit, and storage bag
Promising Review: "I have to say that this is amazing! This bed can be used in a truck or the back of a car, which is so practical. The machine it comes with helps it inflate quickly. It can also be used anytime you're camping, not just in a car. It shocked me how spacious the back seat was with this air mattress. And the cushion is very comfortable. It's easily portable because it's not heavy at all. Such good quality!" —Amy
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I’m extremely fussy about keeping my Ram 2500 clean — I do some type of detailing every morning before leaving for work because the truck lives outside, and there is so much dust and pollen here that there’s always a fuzzy coating on it. The Ultimate Car Duster does an amazing job of lifting the dust away while being gentle on the paint. Get the large size with extendable handle if you have a large vehicle — it’s worth it. I’ve got a collection of different brands of dusters, and the Ultimate does the best job — removes the dust instead of pushing it around." —Robert M.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available as a single brush or set).
*Uploads high-res photos kittens and mangos to hang in my car.*
Promising review: "Ordering was easy and the preview matched the finished product! These were a gift and the recipient really enjoyed them!"
Get a set of three from Firebox for $19.99 (available in 10 scents).
Promising review: "No BS, these things work and this is a great deal for four bags of 500g Bamboo charcoal. Don't waste your time with bags smaller than 500g. It has large charcoal chunks inside which work better in my experience than some of the other bags that have small granules of charcoal. The bag build quality is as good as the Moso bags, which I think started the bamboo charcoal craze. How do they work? Well they will freshen the air around the bag, expect a five-foot diameter around the bag. If you place them in a closed space they should filter the entire space over a period of time. You can smell it working, it has a static crisp smell, like fresh air on a snowy winter day. Right out of the bag it's very noticeable. When it starts to fade just toss in the sun (UV light) for a few hours to give it some filtering power back." —B. Baginski
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $15.89.
Promising review: "Thankfully I haven't needed to use this item BUT.. if I ever do, I have it in my car, in the pocket of the driver side door. I live in Florida where we are surrounded by water and there are lakes, canals, drainage ditches, flood control ditches and many bridges. There are constantly stories on the news about vehicles losing control and heading into the waters. One of the last news stories showed using this little tool. I immediately purchased several of them and gave them out to family and all of my neighbors."—pete33
Get it from Amazon for $10.95 (available in one or two-packs and in seven colors).
Promising review: "I was so happy with this when it came! It's the perfect size for the trunk space in my Subaru Outback, it's super durable and the bottom spacers make it feel extra sturdy. I love to organize clutter in my storage area, so this has really been a great solution. It fits all of my emergency gear, changes of clothes, and the outside mesh pockets are great for my bike tools. I'm so happy with it I'm actually ordering a second for my groceries!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
Promising review: "I am in central NY for college and figured I should invest in one for my new car. Fits my Hyundai Sonata like a glove and works amazing. I will recommend it to anyone looking for a good windshield cover. Worth every penny!! I got an XL for my 2011 Sonata." —Shelby Martin
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors and mutiple sizes).
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