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26 Best Car Accessories on Amazon With Hundreds of Five-Star Reviews
Reviewers can't get enough of these cool gadgets that will make your driving experience so much better.
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Sometimes it can feel like we spend more time in our cars than in our actual homes — which is why it's so important to make sure your car is as comfortable as possible. From keeping your vehicle an organized, garbage-free zone to making sure it's easy to safely navigate to your destination while simultaneously sipping your morning cup of joe, making your ride as smooth as possible should be a top priority. That's why the product review pros at Good Housekeeping have vetted the best car accessories Amazon has to offer, starting at just $6.
On this list, you'll find Amazon's best-selling car gadgets — some with as many as 200,000 rave reviews — including clever auto accessories that have gone viral on TikTok and ones tested by our engineers and analysts. From nugget sauce holders to portable electric blankets for chilly mornings, here are the coolest car accessories to add to your next Amazon order.
Priced under $15 and available in six colors, reviewers say this best-selling car phone holder makes it easy to insert and remove your smartphone. It stays attached to your dashboard via a silicone pad on the bottom, and users appreciate that it offers a strong hold without leaving any sticky residue.
Keep your car garbage-free with this $10 trash can featuring a built-in lid and side storage pockets. Hang it from the back of your front passenger seat headrest for easy access — just don't forget to dump it once it gets full!
Dropping items in the cracks of your car seats is a total headache. To prevent things from ending up in Carnia (a.k.a. Car Narnia, the dark space under your seats that you can never seem to reach), try these neoprene fillersdesigned to stop items from falling into seat gaps. Based on our testing, we can confirm its seat gap fillers fit around most seatbelt catches and the squishy yet stretchy material works in most cars. We've tested it in over two dozen vehicles and have yet to have a problem, though our pros point out that it's designed specifically for gaps 1/4" to 3-1/2".
It's time to finally get rid of those snack crumbs your kids have left all over your back seat. This popular car vacuum cleaner features an extension tube for getting into cracks and crevices, a brush cleaner for carpets and a flathead attachment for other hard-to-reach areas. It plugs right into your v12 outlet and its 16-foot cord makes cleaning rear areas easier. Once you're finished, pack up your tools into the handy travel bag.
While having a clean and organized car is important, so is road safety. This emergency tool features a glass-breaking hammer and a blade for cutting your seatbelt off in dangerous situations. It comes in pink or black and includes an adjustable car visor strap for easy access.
All sorts of accidents can happen, so it's best to be prepared. This AAA-approved emergency car kit comes with 42 unique items for all sorts of unfortunate situations. It includes booster cables, first aid supplies, a flashlight and other disaster preparedness essentials to keep you safe on the road.
Whether it's your stuff, the dog's toys or your kid's toys, keep all of it organized and easily accessible. Especially great for road trips, this organizer can sit in the front passenger or middle-rear seats and straps into the seatbelt via its back straps. Available in five different color options to match your car's interior, the nine storage compartments offer plenty of space to store cups, books, pens, snacks and more.
Get the gunk from tight spaces with this car detailing tool. This cleaning gel can be used on air vents and other car interior spaces that collect dust and can be difficult to clean. Reuse until the putty gets dark and then it's time for a new one — priced under $7 this cleaning tool won't break the bank.
Cups come in so many different sizes, from coffee mugs to water bottles to soft drinks from your favorite fast-food restaurant —and sometimes they simply don't fit in your car's cup holder. This cup holder expander allows you to fit any size cup perfectly and make it easier to reach. It's available in black or grey, and the base expands to keep the extender in place.
The glove compartment is a common storage place for important vehicle documents — but when reaching for them in a hurry, it always feels like they're nowhere to be found. This holder is basically a wallet for your registration, insurance and other important car documents, keeping them all in one organized spot.
You can pass the charger to the backseat with ease thanks to RapidX's X5 car charger featuring a 5-foot-long cord. Making car charging from areas other than the front seat much easier, the model also has five USB ports, can be used with Android or iPhones and is available in six different color options.
Keep your car neat and clean with these organizing hooks. The set comes with four hooks so you can hang multiple items in your car. Simply hang them from the headrest to keep your bags from spilling over during sharp turns.
Without your car keys, you can't get very far. If you're someone who can never keep track of their keys, consider this handy key finder from Tile. Not only is it under $30, but once you've attached this small Bluetooth tracker to your keychain you can locate where you last left your keys via the Tile app. In addition to being easy to set up, we love that it's compatible with both iPhones and Androids.
It can get chilly almost any time of year once the sun goes down. Whether you're going to a drive-in movie, camping out or just need a little extra warmth, this electric car blanket has got you covered. The 59 x 43-inch blanket plugs right into your car's power outlet, is available in six different colors and is priced under $30.
There's no denying that your car can really heat up in the summer months. Make sure to pull out this lightweight sunshade to not only protect any valuables inside but also to help keep your car's temperature from skyrocketing. Once you're done fold it up and throw it in the backseat until next time.
Whether you want to write an email on your laptop or read a book from the passenger's seat, it can be frustrating when the sun is shining directly on you. This car window shade not only helps protect you from the sun and keep the car temperature lower, but it fits most larger car windows (SUVs, minivans and full-size cars). According to our pros, it's also super easy to install — just stick it on the window, run your hand over it and you're ready to go.
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Most Popular Jump Starter on Amazon
Limitless Innovations JumpSmart 10-in-1 Portable Car Jump Starter
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Most Popular Jump Starter on Amazon
Limitless Innovations JumpSmart 10-in-1 Portable Car Jump Starter
Sometimes your car battery can die on you, so it’s wise to keep this handy jump starter in your trunk. According to Good Housekeeping's auto expert Rachel Rothman, this tool is a game-changer. “It’s so portable, compact and easy to use. If you’re ever in the position where your car battery has died, like in the cold winter months, this is a lifesaver.” In addition to being able to jump-start your car, it provides four modes of light and can power up your phone or other devices.
Plug this little gadget into your car's audio input port to transform your older vehicle into one that's Bluetooth-equipped. Once installed, you can ditch all cables and connect your smartphone wirelessly to enjoy hands-free calls as well as audio streaming. That's right, no more fiddling on your phone so you can pay attention to the road.
If your back or bum tends to feel achy after long commutes or road trips, this gel seat cushion will feel like a cloud. Made from memory foam and a non-slip bottom, it provides comfort for hours. Our pros like that you can throw the cover in the wash when it gets dirty and that it features a handle so you can transport it with you from the car to your desk chair should you desire.
Driving and dipping can be a precarious (and messy) challenge. These in-car sauce holders attach to your air vents for easy access and delicious nugget and fry dipping. Just fill 'em up with ketchup or BBQ sauce and you're good to go.
Raena Loper (she/her) is the product and reviews updates editor for the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering textiles, home, wellness, tech and more. Prior to starting at GH in 2021, she worked as assistant lifestyle editor at O, The Oprah Magazine, where she covered fashion, food, tech and beauty content. A graduate of Montclair State University, she earned a degree in fashion studies with a concentration in design and garment construction as well as a degree in gender, sexuality and women's studies.
Olivia (she/her) is a media and tech product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering tech, home, auto, health and more. She has more than five years of experience writing about tech trends and innovation and, prior to joining GH in 2021, was a writer for Android Central, Lifewire and other media outlets. Olivia is a graduate of George Washington University, with a bachelor's degree in journalism, political science and French, and she holds a master’s degree in communications from Sciences Po Paris.