Technology
20 cool car gadgets that will totally change the way you drive
Whether you are preparing for a road trip, looking for ways to enhance your commute, plan on driving for Uber, or simply want to get the most out of your car in 2020, we’ve got just the upgrades you need.
These products can help keep your car fresh, charge your gadgets, assist you in emergency situations, and just make your life easier on the road.
Do yourself a favor and help ensure a safer, more convenient, and more comfortable experience behind the wheel. And save some money in the process by shopping these 20 deals on auto accessories below.
Get a 1080p HD backup camera no matter how old your car is by simply securing this smart frame to your back license plate and downloading the app. Charged by the sun, it delivers a live stream video right to your phone, taking the stress out of parallel parking or other close-quarter situations. The FenSens Smart Wireless Solar Powered Backup Camera is on sale for 20% off now. Get it for just $159.
Take your bike(s) with you wherever you go with this STAG Bike & Base Unit Bundle. It’s capable of holding two bikes up to 40 lbs each, adapts to any car roof, rear window, or trunk, and tightly holds your gear using vacuum cup technology. Get it now for $341 (10% off retail value).
This unique cleaning brush attaches to any standard garden hose and uses an impressive amount of torque to blast dirt and grime from all those hard-to-reach, hard-to-tackle messes on your car’s tires, grill, door handles, and more. Get the Brush Hero Deluxe Set now for $49.99.
Stop frantically cleaning the ice and snow off your windshield throughout the winter and just secure the Classic Magnetic iceScreen to the inside of your car doors. Made of military-grade double waterproof reinforced oxfrod polyester, it’ll keep your windshield free of ice, snow, or frost and you free of frustration. Grab one now for $24.95 (16% off the usual cost).
Get some peace of mind on the road with this elite dashcam from myGEKOgear that records video footage in 1080p clarity with a 120-degree angle in case of an accident. It features a G-sensor that locks any emergency files in the event of a collision, and a CMOS sensor that captures video even in low light situations. Typically $99.99, the Orbit 110 is currently on sale for just $49.99.
With a 150-degree wide-angle lens and 1296p HD resolution, the Orbit 530 dashcam captures every lane angle and blind spot on the road – even at night. Easily and quickly send footage directly to your phone via WiFi and enjoy user-friendly features like stop and go and driver fatigue warning. Usually $149.99, it’s on sale now for $109.99.
The Kiwi 3 is one of the smallest, fastest, and most versatile OBD adapters on the market that can plug into your car’s on-board diagnostic port and transmit information to your phone, tablet, or other gadgets. It communicates with your car’s engine to diagnose any potential issues while hardly consuming any power. And right now you can save 21% and get it for $69.99.
The Orbit 950 gives you full coverage of your front and rear, recording in 1080p at a 140-degree wide-angle. It uses a CMOS sensor for rendering clear, well-lit video, features GPS logging to keep track of your location and speed, and includes driver-assist features like front collision and lane-departure warning systems. Save 16% now and get it for $149.99.
This BESTEK power hub keeps your gadgets juiced up on long car rides with 200 watts of continuous DC to AC power and 400 watts of peak power, as well as AC outlets, two USB charging ports, and a 12V cigarette lighter socket. It also detects the amount of power certain devices need automatically. Get it now for $24.99 (10% off).
Take your truck’s tailgate to the next level with this ultimate basecamp system with two lounger chairs, a Jeffrey cooler, and more. It’s totally waterproof and even allows you to anchor down items to your tailgate, like bikes, surfboards, or wood. Save 13% now and get it for $259.99.
Rather than clamping your phone to keep it steady, the ExoMount attaches to your air vent and features an elite magnetic stick to keep your device in place. It’s as simple as touching your phone to the mount and it’s secured enough to swivel and rotate any which way you’d like. Regularly $29.95, it’s 23% off for a limited time, dropping the price to only $22.95.
The GRAVITIS Wireless Car Charger not only juices up your Qi-enabled phone wirelessly, but also keeps it mounted in place while you’re driving for effortless navigation and one-touch control. Typically retailing for $28.99, it’s on sale for just $19.99 right now.
Ditch the hanging tree on your rearview mirror and swap it out for this calming, double-ring diffuser that adds some interest to your dashboard. It emits one of five scents that will (hopefully) help soothe your anxiety on the road. Get one for just $12.99 now (18% off).
This Hudway Glass Heads-Up Display lets you see all the curves and turns that lie ahead, along with your navigation details, speedometer, and other important information projected right from your dashboard on top of the road. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind navigation tool and it’s on sale for $49.95 (16% off).
About the size of a water bottle, this miniature cordless vacuum cleaner is powerful enough to handle heavy-duty jobs, thanks to its HEPA filter and suction power up to 5300Pa. It comes with three different extensions to help you tackle hard-to-reach spots and can easily be stored inside your glove compartment or cup holder when not in use. Grab one now for just $39.99 – 20% off the usual retail price.
Keep your phone secure while driving and juice it up without wires with the Enegarm 2 Charger, which uses automatic detection to fit to your phone and optimize charging power. Grab it on sale now for only $34.99 (usually $49.99).
Juice up your devices while removing smoke, toxic fumes, dust, pollen, pet dander, and mysterious smells from the air using the AIR Ionic Car Air Purifier and Charger. The AIR Iconic has been marked down from $50 to $34.99 for a limited time.
The Kelvin.7 Multi-Tool features seven gadgets in one that help in any roadside emergency, including an LED flashlight, SOS lighting, hand-crank power generator, magnet array, seatbelt cutter, window breaker, and USB emergency power supply. It’s currently on sale for 20% off, knocking the price down to just $39.99.
The air in the car can feel incredibly stifling and harsh, which is where this triple-duty humidifier comes into play. It purifies the air with 230ml water capacity and 35ml per hour mist output, while eliminating that musty car smell and emitting a cool and calming LED light. Pick one up for $19, which is more than 50% off the list price.
Car not working as it should? Plug in the KOBRA Wireless Car Scanner into your on-board diagnostic computer and check for error codes. It will provide you with a detailed description and diagnosis of most anything that could go wrong. Originally $49.99, it’s 70% off for a limited time, bringing the price down to just $14.99.
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