37 Gifts For People Who Spend Most Of Their Time In Their Car
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1. A cute piggy container to keep snacks fresh and within reach.
Promising review: "Needed something to keep snacks handy in the car and couldn't resist this. I keep a couple individual bags of nuts, two small boxes of raisins, a fun-size Payday, and a handful of Starburst candies in it. I'd fill it with open treats, but I have to valet every day and don't trust the curious guys not to peek in. I know I'd be tempted." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.60+ (available in three colors).
2. A cordless vacuum with a crevice tool for hard to reach areas, so the inside of their car can truly be 100% crumb free.
3. A miniature BB-8 who'll charge their phone and be their loyal co-pilot. What more can they ask for?!
4. A canister of silver tire spray that'll make their wheels glisten like Dorothy's slippers.
This non-permanent spray will last for weeks! It's a hilarious way to be festive for the holiday season.
Get it from Amazon for $9.27.
5. A seat gap filler to prevent food and phones from dropping into the unreachable abyss. (The horror.)
These Drop Stop seat gap fillers were originally featured on Shark Tank!
Promising review: "I have bought about six of these for myself and friends/family. Cell phones, wallets, keys, change, and everything else doesn't fall through. I will not have another car without it. I was in a friend's car, and my phone dropped through the seat. He got a Drop Stop the next day." —kellen
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
6. A pair of sparkly Mickey Mouse clip-on air fresheners for people who love Disney as much as they love bling.
7. Or, a set of Mickey floor mats that'll look cute even if they're covered in mud or snow.
8. A waterproof seat cover so they can take their four-legged friend for a ride and not worry about getting fur all over the place.
Promising review: "This is an amazing product. This works wonderfully for the back of the truck for my Siberian husky (who sheds like CRAZY). It keeps my car clean from fur, dirt, and even mud. My husky gets quite hyper and moves all over the car, but this product is HIGHLY DURABLE. What I love about this product is its ability to be easily moved and fit in any car. So, if I ask someone to look after my dog(s), I don't feel so bad about letting them use it! Plus the pockets on it are great for toys, treats, a leash, a ball, or other items. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" —Garcia
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
9. A quirky license plate frame to add a little character to any vehicle.
10. A heated seat cushion that'll make their drive a nice and toasty one, even in sub-zero weather.
The maximum heating temperature is 114 degrees Fahrenheit. It comes with a Hi/Lo/Off temperature control.
Promising review: "They work perfectly. They are VERY nice and warm, and for the price, you just can't beat it. I bought two, one for the driver's seat and one for the passenger's seat, so my daughter and I will be nice and warm in the mornings on the way to school. They do exactly what they are supposed to do, and sometimes they are SO warm, I have to turn it to low or turn it off completely after I've been driving for a bit. For winter, these are a MUST for older cars that don't have heated seats. I highly recommend them, and I think the price is fantastic." —S. Davis
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
11. A snarky T-shirt any driver or Supernatural fan will happily accept, even though their number one gift choice would have been a 1967 Chevy Impala.
12. A rhinestone decal to decorate their button ignitions or car knobs.
Get it from Amazon for $6.98 (available in three colors).
13. A portable lime humidifier that'll make your passengers green with envy, because they don't have this adorable little gadget.
Promising review: "Ran this in my car last weekend on a road trip. So nice and calming. My car smelled wonderful! Perfect size to fit in a cup holder!" —Aaron Presley
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
14. A pink llama who'll happily chase away the dust bunnies forming on your dashboard and air vents.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $15.
15. A bottle of leather cleaner for someone whose worst nightmare is getting their pristine leather seats dirty.
This leather cleaner comes with a microfiber towel!
Promising review: "I really love this cleaner. It doesn't leave any greasy film. After cleaning the interior of the car, it looked brand new. The back of the passenger seat was a mess from my grandson kicking it while in his car seat. The TriNova cleaner removed the marks easily. I will continue to buy this product." —Deb
Get it from Amazon for $15.98.
16. A hanging storage station that's a trash bag, tissue holder, and bottle/wipes/umbrella holder all in one!
Promising review: "I love my new car organizer! It fits a full-size box of Kleenex, has two mesh compartments for drinks on each side, and can fit a bunch of belongings in the main compartment. I keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in the mesh pocket closest to me. The Kleenex are kept neatly and are easily accessible. I wish I would have ordered this product years ago. It has really helped me keep my car nicely organized. When I have a passenger, the organizer easily swings around the headrest to face the back seat, and can easily be moved back into the front passenger seat when needed." —Jen H
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors). If you don't need the tissue holder, check out a trash bag ONLY version here.
17. A set of adorable Totoro car accessories to keep their neck and shoulders padded and comfortable.
18. A clip-on Bluetooth speakerphone, so they can answer and ignore calls hands-free. The calls will also sound much louder and clearer than just using the phone speaker.
Promising review: "Works really great. Easy to use in my older car where this option is not available. It responds with my voice without any training to call a person by name! Repeats the name for confirmation! The battery lasts a very long time. Highly recommended." —wizemn1
Get it from Amazon for $34.95.
19. A pair of polarized sunglasses, because sun glare is not something to be messed with. It'll also block out harmful UV rays!
Promising review: "They have the feel of high-dollar shades without leaving a dent in your wallet. Perfect for driving; zero eye strain from squinting. Real polarized sunglasses." —Arthur Vine-Akuh
Get them from Amazon for $12.25+ (available in six colors).
20. A sticky dash mat to hold their phone and small accessories in place and make their daily commute a little less chaotic.
21. A keychain for Harry Potter fans who understand that car keys can be as elusive as the golden Snitch, especially in the morning.
22. A plug-in cooler/warmer ideal for road trips and family vacations.
It can cool up to 32 degrees below room temperature or warm up to 140 degrees!
Promising review: "I could not be happier about buying this. I went on a three-week road trip, and this thing was invaluable. I was able to bring food other than just snacks with me! It kept everything fresh, and I loved having real meals available to me, not to mention having cold water on my ride. The DC adapter bought separately is definitely necessary, as I brought it to hotels and such. SO happy about this thing!" —Marie
Get it from Amazon for $66.99.
23. A portable jump starter that'll prevent them from getting stranded on the road when the car battery dies. It can also be used to charge personal devices, such as a phone or tablet. Truly a life saver!
Promising review: "Fantastic product. Saved my butt on a road trip out of state. Totally dead battery, but started car multiple times before I could get a new car battery. The LED lights work great for jumping battery in the dark. Very safe." —brett lytle
Get it from Amazon for $99.95+ (available in four sizes).
24. A set of travel utensils to keep in the glove compartment, in case they want to eat something other than fast food while on the road.
Promising review: "I spend a lot of time in my car, which means I am frequently trying to find meals on the go. There have been several times when I've picked up something from a grocery store in an effort to avoid burger chains, only to realize I have no way to eat it. Enter GoBites. These things are AMAZING. To start, I'm a sucker for things having their own cases. As far as the strength/usefulness of the utensils, they are awesome. The knife actually cuts, and the spoon and fork are very durable. All in all, this is one of those products that you don't realize you need until you see it on here and think of the 100 times it would've come in handy. Seriously, buy them, you won't be sorry." —Jennifer L. Allen
Get them from Amazon for $12.40+ (available in three colors).
25. A memory foam seat cushion absolutely necessary for anyone who drives long distances.
I had one of these while driving cross country, and it quite literally saved my butt!
Promising review: "I am so glad I found this cushion! I live in Los Angeles, and long periods of sitting in traffic often cause lower back pain that continues for hours after I get out of the car. I haven't had any problems since I started using this pillow. And since I am quite petite, this gives me a boost of an extra couple inches over the steering wheel, which I like. This cushion is so very comfortable, and it has completely changed the experience of my daily commute." —Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
26. A UV ray-blocking sunshade featuring the crew of the Starship Enterprise, so they can boldly road trip where no one has road tripped before.
Get it from ThinkGeek for $19.99.
27. A bamboo charcoal air purifier, because the best thing a car can smell like is nothing.
Promising review: "This product is a MIRACLE! Mistakenly left a package of chicken breasts from the supermarket in my brand new Audi. Subsequently went on vacation for ten days. The chicken was left rotting in the car in the garage for twelve days! I can't begin to describe how wretched the smell was on our return. We aired out the car for days — still stunk to high hell! Used two bags of Moso (one small, one large). This activated charcoal really works. After one week, the smell was significantly dissipated. Now at the end of two weeks, it is virtually gone. Wow! Thank you Moso for saving my car from dead chicken hell!" —JAC ESQ
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
28. A box of engaging conversation topics to keep the everyone entertained on the road.
29. A memory foam steering wheel cover that ~auto~ give their tired hands some relief.
Promising review: "This fits perfectly on the steering wheel. I love the vibrant color, and the memory foam gives a very comfortable grip. This cover is perfect in winter to keep your hands from freezing and awesome in summer to keep you from burning your hands." —Sandy M. Bryant
Get it from Amazon for $10.83+ (available in six colors).
30. A glove box organizer for keeping every car-related document neat and organized.
Promising review: "Works perfectly to keep the edges of my car's manual book from getting frayed and keeping my insurance card and registration all together. Makes my glove box look nice and organized. It's an all-in-one thing, and from what I can tell, very well made. I am satisfied with my purchase." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.74.
31. A Spotify gift card so they can jam out to classics like "Bohemian Rhapsody."
32. A 12-in-one multitool that'll come in handy in unexpected ways.
This handy little tool can act as a bottle opener, flat screwdriver, Philips screwdriver, micro screwdriver, phone kickstand, letter opener, door latch slip, hex wrenches, ruler, headphone wrap, straightedge, and orange peeler.
Promising review: "I carry this every day, and probably use it (on average) ten times a week. Probably the best purchase I've made on Amazon to date! This tool is TRULY as advertised: durable, resilient, and extremely useful! A brief example: I was driving my truck the other day, and the set screw on my shift knob loosened, and the knob came off in my hand. I stopped on the side of the road, pulled out my wallet, removed my PocketMonkey, put my shift knob back in place and tightened my set screw. The whole process took less than 30 seconds. This is MUCH more efficient than having to dig through a toolbox for the right screwdriver, get back in my cab and then fix the issue, take the driver back to my toolbox, and then get back in my truck." —CountryMick1771
Get it from Amazon for $12.89.
33. A glass cleaner to restore windshields and windows to a sparkling clear state.
Each cleaning tool comes with two washable, reversible, and reusable microfiber cleaning bonnets!
Promising review: "Just what I needed. It's really tough to reach the corners of the windshield of my Prius and with this, it is a breeze. I am now looking through a totally clean windshield for the first time in ages. I love it!" —P. Sorensen
Get it from Amazon for $13.47.
34. A pack of travel Bingo for the kids to play, so they'll stop asking, "Are we there yet?"
You slide the "fingertip" shutter cards to mark the space, so no pens are needed and each one is reusable!
Promising review: "These were an amazing distraction. They saved the day on multiple occasions during over a thousand miles of driving with a car full of children. Highly recommended." —givens
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five models).
35. A pet booster seat so their furry friend can ride shotgun and get a sweet view.
It fits pets that weigh up to 20 pounds!
Promising review: "The booster seat is perfect for my bichon. The clip-on tether keeps her secure in the seat, and she is high enough up where she can look out the window. I have tried harnesses before, but my dog was constantly fighting the harness to try to escape, but with the booster seat, she sits still and is quite content. I am extremely pleased with this product and highly recommend it." —Cathy Lee
Get it from Amazon $31.96+ (available in two colors).
36. A compact roadside toolkit that contains pretty much everything a driver needs in case of an emergency.
It contains items such as battery booster cables, a reflective safety vest, a self-powered flashlight, a window breaker/seatbelt cutter, a tire pressure gauge, and a variety of first aid items.
Promising review: "I purchased this emergency roadside kit for my niece who will be starting college out of state next summer and will be putting on a lot of miles with her vehicle. I researched a lot of emergency kits, and by far this is the most complete kit. I feel confident knowing she will have everything she needs. She loves that it's compact." —F. Lawrence
Get it from Amazon for $49.97.
37. A car waxer/polisher for the person who treats their ride like it's their best friend. (After this gift, you'll be promoted to BFF status.)
Promising review: "I did a search for 'The Best' orbital polishers and one list had this listed as #2. I love it. I have tried the fancy, multiple-speed polishers that cost hundreds of dollars. I found them heavy and noisy, and most require two-handed operation. Not the Black and Decker! It is light, whisper quiet, and you can easily use it one-handed. I have detailed three cars with it, and every one has come out fantastic." —Jim Swift
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
They'll never ~tire~ of these gifts!
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