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    20 Things From Target That Any Car Owner Should Probably Have

    Don't hit the road without these essentials.

    1. A pack of interior cleaning wipes that'll leave your dash, seats, cupholders, and more completely shining. And with no greasy residue!

    a model using a wipe on a black dashboard, with the orange container of wipes on the center console

    2. A trunk organizer with a built-in cooler because there's nothing worse than going on a long grocery run, only to find that the ice cream from the first store is ruined by the time you get home.

    the organizer filled with food and sports equipment

    3. A portable tire inflator for your emergency kit. You always hope you won't need it, or that you'll be able to get to a gas station with an air pump, but it's worth it just to be prepared.

    a model using the inflator on a car tire

    4. A bottle of once-a-year car polish because if there's anything I love, it's figuring out ways to do chores less frequently. Only one time a year for a shiny, buffed car? Sign me up.

    a before and after of a black car, with the orange bottle of car polish next to the shiny, buffed side

    5. A backseat console that not only provides storage space and cupholders, it also has a USB hookup (!!!), to keep any passengers' devices fully juiced.

    the console in a car, full of cups and devices

    6. A set of Febreze vent clips because those scented trees are sooooooo outdated. With these you can adjust the scent intensity depending on your preferences, and keep your car smelling fresh for up to 30 days.

    the green and black scent clip on a car vent

    7. An air vent phone mount so you can keep directions accessible or glance at a notification without taking your eyes off the road. And if you listen to music through your phone, your tunes will be that much closer!

    a phone attached to the black mount in a car

    8. A bottle of tire shine polish so when you pull up, people will be blinded by the shine on your wheels — those puppies will be *gleaming* (without becoming a hazard to other drivers, of course).

    a model using the black and yellow spray bottle on car tires

    9. A complete car care kit with all the essentials — give this to your favorite teenager on their 16th birthday and they'll be all set for their first car.

    the yellow and orange car care products in front of a black car

    10. A bottle of Scratch Doctor to buff out those little marks and imperfections in no time flat.

    the orange bottle of scratch remover

    11. A window shade so any little munchkins in the backseat can ride in comfort without glare or the risk of overheating and sunburn.

    a child in a car seat next to a window with the shade

    12. A bottle of car shampoo and conditioner to keep your ride shiny, smooth, and sparkling, all in one simple step.

    the yellow bottle of car wash next to a model using a large yellow bucket

    13. A seat protector because your kids will outgrow those car seats sooner than you think, and you don't want to be surprised by scuffs and stains accumulating underneath.

    a baby in a rear facing seat on top of the seat cover

    14. A headlight cleaning kit so you won't be stuck on an unlit road, wondering why you can barely see. This handy set will make sure your headlights are clear and bright when they're most needed.

    the kit contents, including a towel, the product, and gloves

    15. A collapsible trash can because, as much as I would like it to, trash does not actually just disappear into the void when you throw it in the backseat. Toss it in this, and save future-you the cleaning time.

    the black trash can with a cup and a water bottle

    16. A neck cushion that's perfect for long drives, uncomfortable headrests, or anyone whose neck could use a break.

    the black neck cushion in a grey car

    17. A 2-in-1 sponge with a side for scrubbing and a side for gentler washing — and you can be sure that neither side will leave a scratch.

    the green and grey sponge in its packaging

    18. A winter windshield cover that'll save you tons of time from scraping your windshield on those frigid mornings — and it'll save your fingers from freezing, too!

    a model putting the black cover on a white car

    19. A seatbelt cushion because my fellow shorties know there's nothing worse than the seatbelt trying to strangle you every few minutes.

    the black seatbelt cushion on the belt in a grey car

    20. An air freshener that's themed after The Office for a sweet vanilla scent and some even sweeter Dunder Mifflin vibes. Just don't take the inspiration too literally and drive your car into a lake!

    the blue Dunder MIfflin logo air freshener

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