29 Products Your Car Deserves This Summer

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A plant-shaped car air freshener because your ride deserves to smell good and look adorable while doing it. These handmade cuties come with headache-free fragrance oils — just add a few drops to the cork "pot," depending on how little or how much you want to be blasted with your chosen scent. After giving the cork a moment to absorb the oils, you can just turn on your heat/AC, and voila!
A change holder if you're tired of your change rolling around in your car like a rogue maraca. This compact coin holder keeps all your change in order with perfectly-sized slots for every US coin. And bonus: There's a flip-top lid to hide the change while still keeping everything within reach. Finally, no more frantic coin digs at parking meters or drive-thrus — your change will be ready and available exactly where you need it.
A dip clip because every great road trip involves either fries, nuggets, or some other dippable item that you don't want to risk crashing over to enjoy. This clever clip holds most fast food sauces — *but* even if your fave sauce doesn't fit, it also comes with an easily washable ramekin that you can simply pour it into. Just attach it to your vent and dunk away!
A car seat gap filler for anyone sick of losing those precious fries (or, real talk, your phone) to the underbelly of your car. This clever gap filler (that was featured on Shark Tank!) fits snugly next to your seat and stops snacks, coins, and other valuables from vanishing mid-road trip. It's a one-time install that stays put, fits most cars, and will keep you calm and collected on your next drive. Dropping your keys into the abyss between your seat and your console — not this summer, OK bestie?!
A genius full-coverage seat cover constructed from a 100% cotton towel, perfect for shielding your precious leather seats from a day of sweat, saltwater, and snack crumbs. If you're tired of getting bum burn from your hot seats after a long beach day, this will protect your tush as you immediately jet home to use your *own* shower.
Or a car seat protector for your ~lovingly chaotic~ little ones in the back. This padded, waterproof protector will keep your interior safe from the inevitable scratches, spills, and snack disasters that come with road trips (or even just the 10-minute drive to summer camp). If you're terrified of the idea of having to look at a booster seat dent in your backseat for the rest of your car's life, this ultra-durable protector will allow you to rest easy.
Or if your kiddo is more on the furry side, a pet-friendly seat cover that'll keep their hair, scratches, and slobber from taking over the backseat. This comfy cover works as a hammock, seat protector, or trunk liner, and it's built with waterproof layers to keep your seats safe from mid-drive accidents and zippered flaps to make getting in and out a breeze. Maybe, juuuuuust maybe, your dog might finally have some chill back there.
A portable air compressor so you don't have to spend 20+ minutes on your road trip looking for a gas station air pump that *isn't* broken. Its compact size and lightweight design mean it can fit nimbly in your glove compartment, and the digital screen = no confusion about how much air you're adding to your tires. ~Bonus~: You can preset the tire pressure, and it will auto shut off once it reaches your desired pressure.
A trunk organizer for anyone whose trunk looks like that one junk drawer you have in the kitchen. This heavy-duty, waterproof organizer uses backpack-level stitching and a grippy backing to stay put, even on winding road trips — and thanks to its eight roomy pockets, you'll actually find your sunscreen and jumper cables when you need them. From kids' gear to road trip snacks to "just in case" clutter, this trunk organizer has a pocket for literally everything.
A car fridge to keep your sandwiches and snacks from getting soggy in a cooler with ice. This portable electric option can be powered by a number of different sources (your car, an external battery, or an outlet) and fits right in your backseat, with a high-efficiency compressor that can rapidly cool it down in just minutes. You can use your phone to control the settings, *and* there's a lock screen function to make sure the kiddos don't accidentally mess with the temperature in the backseat.
A crochet hanging plant because if you're gonna be stuck in the car for several hours, it might as well be a vibe, too. This handmade crochet plant gently sways from your rearview mirror, adding a touch of nature-inspired calm without blocking your view — perfect for relaxing your nerves during traffic jams or long drives.
A backseat car organizer because your car called and said it's exhausted from the muddy kick prints, spilled snacks, and kids' toys rolling around. This ultra-durable backseat organizer comes with nine roomy pockets and a touch-friendly tablet holder to keep backseat boredom (and clutter) at bay. It truly has space for anything and everything you can think of — bottles, wipes, books, you name it!
A magnetic stretch-to-fit sun shade to keep your backseat passengers calm, cool, and collected. This well-constructed mesh shade fits most car windows and protects against UV rays without totally blocking your view. Also, you can roll the window down without removing it, so your backseat buddies can enjoy all the breeze without any of the burn.
A car fan that's perfect for anyone in the backseat who overheats easily or just can't wait for the AC to reach them. This plug-in clip fan provides strong, targeted airflow with customizable speed, all while staying super quiet and finger-safe for little ones. And did I mention that it rotates 360 degrees to reach every sweaty corner? It's just what you need to keep your car from turning into a mobile oven.
A portable handheld vacuum to get all that sand out of the car after your day of fun at the beach. This lightweight plug-and-play vacuum has a powerful motor, a washable HEPA filter, and all the attachments you need to clean every last crevice — including a 16-foot cord to reach the trunk and a full detailing kit. Drive-thru crumbs from three weeks ago don't stand a chance.
And a mini pet-hair detailer for anyone whose floor mats are matted in dog fur. With its rubber blade, this pocket-size pet-hair tool can scrape up hair that even your vacuum has given up on — especially from seats, carpets, and cargo areas. It's like a magic wand for anyone who travels with their fuzzy bestie.
Some lavender-scented detailing putty that'll be your secret weapon against crumbs, dust, and dirt in your car's cupholders. This gooey little miracle goes where your vacuum can't and leaves zero residue. Just press, peel, and boom — clean door handles, vents, and dashboards. Car cleaning just got a lot more satisfying.
A leather cleaner and conditioner kit to help bring life back to your seats. This kit first lifts dirt, grime, oil, and stains, and then conditions with vitamin E to keep things soft, supple, and fresh-smelling, with zero greasy residue. It's basically a time machine in a bottle.
A 2-in-1 touchscreen cleaner kit for anyone who is OVER seeing all of the fingerprints on their car's touchscreen. This tiny-but-mighty cleaner + microfiber combo sprays a gentle (alcohol-free!) mist and is perfect for wiping down dusty mirrors, that weird sticky patch you can't figure out on your phone's screen, or toddler fingerprints.
A waterproof trash can — if you're tired of finding trash in the weirdest crevices of your car, this trash bin will be your new car BFF. With a leakproof liner, side clasps for disposable bags, and pockets for wipes or toys, this will definitely keep your car from feeling (and smelling) like a garbage truck. It can even double as a cooler or mini lunch bag!
A waterless wash and wax spray that's like the ultimate facial for your car. This spray cleans and waxes your car in one step — no hose, no buckets, just a soft towel and some solid elbow grease. Because, real talk, there's nothing worse than coming back to your car from a bathroom break to find *interesting* messages written in the dust on your car.
An emergency kit that can help keep you from being that car on the side of the road. This stylish, fully stocked emergency kit has everything — jumper cables, a first aid kit, a flashlight, an ice scraper, even a bungee cord — so you're prepped for every possible nightmare scenario, and it's all packed in a durable, water-resistant bag. This is truly the kit that keeps on giving.
A fun iridescent windshield cover for anyone who's tired of feeling like they just stepped into an oven instead of their car, but still wants to keep it cute. This dual-layer, foldable sunshade not only reflects heat and blocks UV rays from damaging your seats or your dash, but it'll also get you on the road faster because you won't have to spend five minutes waiting for your steering wheel to cool down.
Or, a heat-resistant steering wheel cover for anyone who's tired of cussing out their steering wheel after getting what feels like third-degree burns from parking in the sun. This breathable cover keeps your hands cool, your grip secure, and your wheel protected — all while adding a subtle style upgrade to your ride.
A headrest hook for anyone who's sick of pawing around in the backseat for their purse at the drive-thru for what feels like an eternity. These sleek, easily installed headrest hooks rotate 360 degrees, hold up to 55 pounds each, and keep everything from diaper bags to takeout upright and within reach.
A sunglasses holder because your sunnies deserve better than to sit in your cupholder or slip 'n' slide across your dash all summer. This luxe little visor clip uses hidden magnets to gently (but firmly!) hold your shades in place — and it even doubles as a sneaky spot for cards or cash.
A MagSafe car mount because there's nothing worse than seeing your phone launch across the car while taking a sharp turn in an unfamiliar place. This sleek, magnetic mount grips your phone with Hulk-level strength, rotates like a dream, and folds away when not in use. It's the perfect companion for getting through all those bumpy back roads.
A memory foam seat cushion to help keep your back from throwing a tantrum while you sit in stop-and-go traffic to go five miles. This U-shaped memory foam cushion cradles your backside like a cloud and can help with spinal alignment. Back pain on vacation? We don't know her.
A car tissue holder because no one wants to be caught without tissues when that drink inevitably spills or you get hit with a sneeze attack while driving. This cute leather tissue holder clips right to your visor or headrest so you're never awkwardly digging through your glove box mid-sneeze again.