- These are 10 car products you need on Amazon in 2023,
and some of these items could be a lifesaver
or game-changer for your next road trip or commute.
This first item could help prevent
a potential car theft or break-in.
For $9, you get two dummy alarms.
These anti-theft LED flashing security lights
have a 3M adhesive on the back.
Here's an example of me placing one on my front dash.
If you park on the street
or you don't have enough garage space,
I love that these are solar,
and they will only flash once it's dark.
This next car product provides some enhanced security
and a great way to avoid leaving your valuables
inside your car.
It's a $75 storage safe
that fits into the hitch of a truck,
an SUV, a van, or an RV.
In the case of this quick installation,
all I had to do was remove the cover
from the hitch in our car,
and then this hitch safe hidden vault
fits securely into the hitch.
I can set my own code, secure cash,
credit cards, or a set of keys,
and then I could park my vehicle securely
while I'm off hiking or doing something
where I wouldn't want all of these items in my pocket.
In the number two spot,
it's the ultimate entertainment DIY upgrade
for any car that doesn't have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
can now add its for $90,
provided you click that $10 coupon
at the time I'm recording this video,
for a seven-inch car display
that will give you a full featured experience.
Now, since my vehicle already has Apple CarPlay,
I set this up in my niece's car,
and I'm really impressed with the functionality.
You can either plug your phone in directly
or use wireless CarPlay via Bluetooth.
I love the bright touchscreen.
This is such an easy way
to add a once very expensive feature to your car
for only $90.
And by the way, if you already have Apple CarPlay
I'll have a special gadget for you later on in this video.
While we're on the topic of displays
for any of the screens or touchscreens in your vehicle,
including your smartphone,
take a look at this $14
strange-looking, cologne-like bottle
that is one of the more intelligent screen cleaners
I've ever tested.
Inside is a spray solution
and a bottle that's lined with a microfiber material.
So after you spray any touchscreen
or any smartphone surface,
you can use the bottle itself
to wipe it free of streaks and fingerprints.
You can clean the bottle in seconds
by simply running it under water and letting it dry off.
In the number three spot,
it's an extremely well-rated gadget
to help you beat the heat,
especially if you sit in the back of a car.
For $30, this solution plugs into your car's DC adapter.
It attaches to a car's rear seat,
so it can further circulate the air conditioning
for the precious cargo you have in the back of your car.
My only complaint is I wish the controller for the fans
was more accessible to someone in the back.
With the way it's situated,
you either have to reach
if you're a passenger in the back seat
or have someone in the front assist you.
And speaking of heat,
if you've ever had to battle sun glare while you're driving,
this $12 two-pack of sung glare patches
provides an immediate compact solution
that won't obstruct your vision.
Here's how these patches work.
These static clinging with ease to any window
so you can block that annoying corner
of persistent glaring sun,
and it can be removed in seconds.
And to further protect your vehicle from the sun's hot rays,
I love this $28 retractable windshield sunshade.
This universal product that fits most windshields
attaches with suction cups
and inconspicuously sits in the corner
so it's ready for you when you need it.
Just retract the shade from one side,
and then you can conveniently hook it to the other side
with the provided suction cup.
One quick note is that, in the case of my wife's car,
I couldn't get this to fit perfectly,
but it still did a great job at blocking out the heat.
In the number four spot,
it's one of the best portable handheld vacs I've ever used.
At under 40 bucks and weighing in at just over a pound,
this has accessories to reach into
any crevice under a car seat.
Entire pieces of cereal
were slurped up in seconds in my test,
and whether it's leaves, grass, or dirt
that you track into your car.
I was extremely impressed.
Now, speaking of dirt or litter
this two-pack of car trash cans for $17
with a rather unique hexagonal shape
fits perfectly into the side pocket of a car door.
It's a great alternative for using your side door
as a receptacle for receipts and other garbage.
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I'll feature one of my favorite
emergency-related gadgets in a moment,
but in the number five spot,
this cup holder expander,
which also provides storage for your smartphone,
is a phenomenal design.
This sits right inside your otherwise limited
measly car cup holder,
and transforms it into something that can expand
to fit the size of most modern mugs
with a great place to tuck in your smartphone
so it's not bouncing around in the seat beside you.
And as an alternative, this next product could potentially
double or quadruple the number of available
cup holders in your car for $21.
This tucks into the wedge or gap
that's typically between your car seat
and the console that houses your gear shifts
while offering up two additional cup holders,
and this mysterious center space that could store anything
from french fries and hand sanitizer
to a place that could hold your wallet
or a couple of smartphones.
in the number six spot,
it's one of the smallest yet most powerful tire inflators
I've ever seen for under $40.
This beauty has all of the attachments
to help with your inflating needs.
This has a built-in flashlight.
It charges via USB-C.
And in the case of my car,
I was able to attach this to the tire in seconds
and this can inflate tires
from 28 to 34 PSI in under a minute.
My only complaint is that, under bright sunlight,
I found the LED screen quite tough to read,
but it's otherwise a fantastic product.
Expand the video description box for a link
if you are interested.
I was kind of alarmed by the price
of this next emergency-related product
billed as a super safe jumpstarter,
but then I learned everything this product does.
You get around 20 jumpstarts for your vehicle
with the included spark free cables.
This can also jumpstart a tablet, a smartphone,
or any other piece of tech that you need to charge.
It has a window breaker, a seatbelt cutter,
and a compass built in.
So instead of buying and carrying around
many different emergency-related gadgets,
they are all built in into this highly sturdy,
super safe jumpstarter with included carrying case.
I'll feature a gadget to make your car smart in a moment,
but in the number seven spot, I felt a little bit more smart
after using this $30 motion sensor light
to help us avoid all of that fumbling we do
in those dimly lit or non-lit areas of our car,
whether it's a glove box a center console,
or this mysterious area under my armrest
that has become an abyss of junk.
This handy motion sensor light provided me
with the illumination I needed,
and this is just as handy at the bottom of a purse.
My only complaint is the light needed to be
bumped a couple of times to turn it on.
Its motion sensor was not the greatest,
but I love the concept.
My wife, Daria, has actually concluded
that this $24 memory foam pillow
is the best vehicle related present I've given her.
This secures to the back of a headrest.
And whether you're using this as a driver
in a seated position or fully reclining for a nap,
this is a fantastic supportive pillow
for your head, your neck, and your shoulders
with a carry pouch design and a machine washable exterior.
In the number eight spot,
it's one of my favorite pockets size adapters
to bring a more wireless experience to your vehicle.
The price at the time I'm uploading this video is $79,
provided you click that $10 coupon.
And this adapter frees you
from having to constantly keep your phone plugged in
to use it with Apple CarPlay.
That's right, most vehicles
that have Apple CarPlay installed
require you to keep your smartphone plugged into the console
for it to function.
This adapter, however,
which plugs into an available media port,
gives you a completely wireless experience.
I was able to quickly set this up
and pair it with my wife's smartphone.
And I should mention none of these products are sponsored,
although I do use affiliate links,
which means I benefit monetarily
if you are kind enough to use one of my links.
Now, let's say Siri is not your jam
or you do not own an iPhone.
This next product can bring the Amazon Alexa voice service
into your vehicle.
Although I do recommend buying this product
with the car vent mount
because it's a little bit awkward to install otherwise.
Let me show you the Amazon Car Echo 2.0
right out of the box.
This is a completely revamped version from the original,
which was clunkier and certainly did not perform
as well in my test.
I found the new Echo Auto highly responsive
to any of my questions.
This is an extremely easy to use and set up
smart car related product.
From smart car functionality to smart design,
this $18 product for my next point
solves that annoying gap
where anything of value seems to fall.
This seat gap filler securely slides into place
providing both a block to any falling devices
while filling the gap.
This also provides a much safer
universal storage compartment for a wallet,
AirPods, a smartphone, whatever it is
you happen to lose while you're on the go.
And as an alternative for $23
because I want my viewers to have options,
this two-pack of seat gap fillers
is accompanied by a cup holder experience.
So you can fill the gap and quench your thirst.
I quite like the design and the price,
considering you get two of these.
In a moment, I will shower for you outdoors.
But before we get to the bonus section for my next point,
this foldable, handy utility cart for $70
is an awesome extra set of hands.
Yes, this is pricey.
But after having purchased it, I consider this invaluable.
I even got one for my grandmother.
This has a large capacity, an extendable handle,
and 360 degree rotating wheels.
Whether it's for grocery runs
or if you shop at a warehouse club
where they never give you bags
and you have to transport items
between your car and apartment, a condo,
this is amazing.
And speaking of your trunk, for $17,
this next product is a huge upgrade
over the many other trunk organizers
I've tested in the past.
This modern trunk organizer
does not occupy your valuable trunk real estate.
This one organizer in particular
attaches to your rear headrest,
allowing for the simple or organization of your essentials
while still leaving all of that trunk space wide open
for potential shopping bags or suitcases.
And now for the bonus section,
which begins with a number one bestselling
$20 carwash accessory.
This carwash foam blaster attaches
to any conventional garden hose
and transforms its spraying power.
Just pour in a carwash cleaner or a soap of your choice.
I can select the strength of the soap
on a scale of five to zero, which is very handy
for ensuring you get the soap where you want it,
and then your ability to wash it away
without any residue or film.
And now it's time for a battery-operated,
portable outdoor shower for $35
for all those times you visit the lake or a beach
and you need to clean your feet with the perfect detachment.
This can turn any old bucket of water
into a full shower experience.
Let's first take a look at how this works.
Assuming you've charged this, simply place the base
into a bucket of water
and then with the included accessories, like this hook,
you can attach it to the top of a tree or a branch
if you're camping.
And you have a full shower experience
with some really impressive shower pressure.
If this visual of me showering
was not enough to make you lose your appetite
or possibly deter you from ever purchasing such a product,
watch how easily this attaches to the lift gate of my car.
And I should mention, my wife shot this video
and we tested this with no one else around.
So to my knowledge, no other drivers
were harmed in the making of this video.
And there you have it.
Thanks for watching.
I love you. Bye-bye.