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Must-Have Car Essentials
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items Whether you’re commuting daily, heading out on a road trip, or just want to stay prepared, these are my top car essentials that I always keep on hand. From safety to convenience, each item earns its spot in my ride.
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Roadtrip
Car Saftey
Carl Lights & Other Accessories
Car Wash
Car Electronics
Car Scents
Roadtrip
There’s nothing better than hitting the open road with good tunes, great company, and a trunk full of essentials. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a cross-country adventure, these are my go-to road trip must-haves that keep us comfortable, entertain...
Our boys have these and use them all them time. They even use them in their rooms 😆
JSELF Hooded Travel Neck Pillow for Airplane
My husband and I actually have 2 of these and we use them at night and love them and also travel with them.
PEUJEW Small Shredded Memory Travel Pillow
Fun games we play on the road.
Knock Knock Roadtrip & Getaway Game Pad
Travel Tray for the kids to use during road trips. My youngest uses this to eat and play with his legos.
Kids Travel Tray for Car Seat & Road Trip
This game is so fun and hilarious. A great one to pass the time. Especially if you have tweens/teens!
WHAT DO YOU MEME? Shotgun! - Car Game
Brain teasers the whole family can get in on.
WELL BALANCED Road Trip Games - 55 Fun
Why yes we do actually have these exact things in ALL 3!!! Of our cars! They come in VERY handy. 1. Bc my youngest son and my oldest son’s gf both get extremely car sick very easily and 2. Bc just in case…🤢
Valchoose 12 Pack Kids Disposable Vomit Bags
Truly the coolest thing ever. It’s currently in the hubby’s truck as he’s a teacher and head football coach so he does a LOT of eating in his truck.
4-in-1 Car Food Tray with Cup Holder
Car Saftey
Being prepared can make all the difference on the road. These car safety essentials are items I always keep in my vehicle—just in case. From emergency tools to first-aid basics, this list is all about peace of mind, whether you’re commuting around to...
We have these in all 3 cars just in case of any emergency.
Car First Aid Kits 275Pcs Survival Gear Home Travel Size Small ...
I have this in my car. I love that you can tread so much with it.
Amazon.com: REDTIGER Dash Cam Front Rear, 4K/2.5K Full HD ...
Hubby has this one. I like it a lot more bc it records in parking mode.
Affver 4K Dash Cam Front and Rear, Built-in 5G WiFi GPS, 64GB ...
Carl Lights & Other Accessories
From practical lighting to stylish and functional add-ons, these are my go-to car accessories that make driving safer, easier, and just a little more fun. Whether it’s LED lights for better visibility or smart gadgets that keep things organized and r...
These are trending and absolutely darling. I’m obsessed with them.
SMUOBT 2Pcs Cute Bow Keychain for Women
I like keeping my papers organized so this was a must
Premium Car Registration & Insurance Card Holder with Magnetic ...
My son has these in his car and he has no complaints
Interior Car Lights Keepsmile Car Accessories APP Control with ...
Car Wash
There’s nothing like a clean car that shines inside and out! These are my favorite car wash essentials—from soaps and sprays to tools that make the job quicker and easier. Whether you’re doing a full detail or just a quick rinse, this list will help ...
Perfect to clean your car and/or your stove! Great for grease or grime. We love using this on our cars.
Nonsense Invisible Super Cleaner | Chemical Guys
Great for leather, faux leather AND vinyl! We use it to clean up our dashboards.
Sprayable Leather Cleaner & Conditioner
Pure perfection for the final touch on glass, headlights and taillights. We use this all the time.
Swift Wipe Waterless Car Wash - Chemical Guys
One of the best bangs for your buck friends. It’s a goodie. Use the bucket for your suds!
Chemical Guys HOL357 Car Wash Starter Kit
2 step process to clean and then condition your leather! It’ll never look better.
Car Leather Cleaners - Chemical Guys
You will use this soap with this gun and then wash your car for the perfect “drive thru” car wash effect. You won’t be disappointed.
TORQ Foam Blaster 6 Pro - Foam Wash Gun
This is the exact kit we purchased to get started. Hands down the best in the market and everything you need to make your favorite baby shine.
All Season Arsenal Builder Kit | Chemical Guys
Car Electronics
From smart chargers to dash cams and Bluetooth upgrades, these car electronics make every drive smoother, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re commuting, road-tripping, or just love a tech-savvy ride, these gadgets are total game-changers.
All 3 cars have this for “just in case” and it has actually come in handy a few times. Great item.
Tire Inflators - carsun
Great to have when traveling, camping, ball tournaments, etc.
PiSFAU: CAR POWER INVERTER
Perfect to keep all your wires at bay. We both use this in our cars.
2025 Upgraded Retractable Car Charger 69W
We got these for the DVD players in the car when traveling
SIMOLIO Wireless IR Car Headphones
These have been a literal life saver
Dual Portable DVD Player 7" HD LCD
Car Scents
A good car scent can totally change the vibe of your drive. These are my absolute favorite air fresheners—from clean and subtle to bold and luxurious. Whether you love fruity, floral, woodsy, or spa-like vibes, this list will help your car smell amaz...
I. Am. Obsessed. With. These. Just buy them. That’s all.
Car Air Freshener Diffuser for Essential Oils - Scents Fragrance ...