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Car Essentials We Use EVERY Day
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items We spend A LOT of time in our cars (we love to drive), so over time we've figured out which things are very useful to have in the car and most importantly, keeps everything clean, organized, AND keeps you and your passengers safe. (We are both neat f...
This is a list of items we've tested, approved of, and use on the daily.
This is a list of items we've tested, approved of, and use on the daily.
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EMERGENCY & ROAD ESSENTIALS
KEEPING MY CAR CLEAN & ORGANIZED
DRIVING ESSENTIALS
EMERGENCY & ROAD ESSENTIALS
EXTREMELY EASY to use.
All you have to do is plug it into your tire, turn on the device, set it to the correct PSI, then press the start button.
It will automatically stop once it reaches the PSI.
You can charge the device with a Type-C at home or while you're driving.
All you have to do is plug it into your tire, turn on the device, set it to the correct PSI, then press the start button.
It will automatically stop once it reaches the PSI.
You can charge the device with a Type-C at home or while you're driving.
PORTABLE TIRE INFLATOR
7000A Car Jump Starter.
12V Portable Jump Starter Car Battery Booster Jump Box Pack for All Gas & 10.0L Diesel Engines.
Built-in LED Light.
12V Portable Jump Starter Car Battery Booster Jump Box Pack for All Gas & 10.0L Diesel Engines.
Built-in LED Light.
PORTABLE JUMP STARTER
Up to 4K Resolution.
Has an app to set up.
Our most favorite thing about this is that it doesn't require you to pay any membership.
Requires an Micro SD card.
You can save clips from the app directly to your phone OR you can remove the Micro SD card from the Dash Cam and plug it into your laptop/PC using a Micro SD adaptor to transfer the clips.
You can set the system (through the app) to automatically delete clips after certain amount of days to free up storage.
You can also have it automatically save clips when it detects a collision and/or you can manually save a clip yourself with a push of a button.
One awesome feature is that you can set a timelapse video if you are planning to do a scenic roadtrip.
Has an app to set up.
Our most favorite thing about this is that it doesn't require you to pay any membership.
Requires an Micro SD card.
You can save clips from the app directly to your phone OR you can remove the Micro SD card from the Dash Cam and plug it into your laptop/PC using a Micro SD adaptor to transfer the clips.
You can set the system (through the app) to automatically delete clips after certain amount of days to free up storage.
You can also have it automatically save clips when it detects a collision and/or you can manually save a clip yourself with a push of a button.
One awesome feature is that you can set a timelapse video if you are planning to do a scenic roadtrip.
GARMIN DASH CAMERA X110
Whether you're about embark on a roadtrip or you are doing you're routine check on your car, we highly recommend getting an analog tire pressure gauge instead of a digital.
Digital can always give off the wrong reading or have some sort of electrical damage.
Call us old fashion but analog is always best to get the most accurate reading on your car.
You always want to be accurate when it comes to your vehicle because your safety and your passengers' safety is always the top priority.
Digital can always give off the wrong reading or have some sort of electrical damage.
Call us old fashion but analog is always best to get the most accurate reading on your car.
You always want to be accurate when it comes to your vehicle because your safety and your passengers' safety is always the top priority.
TIRE PRESSURE ANALOG GAUGE
KEEPING MY CAR CLEAN & ORGANIZED
We use this ON TOP of the original floor mats.
SUPER easy to clean.
Best part, it's Universal so you can trim it to your desired fit.
SUPER easy to clean.
Best part, it's Universal so you can trim it to your desired fit.
ALL WEATHER CAR FLOOR MATS
We know what you're thinking, “I've already tested so many.. those SUCKS” and honestly, we don't disagree! BUT it doesn't mean they're not useful.
We own 2 of them and we do use them in the corners that we can't reach.
Fun fact: it's actually not only the tool itself that leave streak marks, it's the cleaning solution.
We own 2 of them and we do use them in the corners that we can't reach.
Fun fact: it's actually not only the tool itself that leave streak marks, it's the cleaning solution.
WINDSHIELD TOOL CLEANER
ONE OF OUR MOST FAVORITE TOOL that we have in our cars.
WE HATE it when we have to shove our whole arm between the crack to grab our phones or our wallet.
It's even WORSE when we drop a french fry or something and it starts to SMELL.
The issue that we always deal with is that we would drop it and somehow it manages to bounce off our legs or any surface and magically find its way through the crack EVERY DAMN TIME then we would tell ourselves that we'd get it later but never do cau...
So we solved that issue by getting this and it has been a LIFE saver.
It's super easy to install, remove, and to clean. There's no issue at all when you adjust the seat forward/backward, meaning no tension and it doesnt come loose.
We have used this for YEARS and we've only bought one.
WE HATE it when we have to shove our whole arm between the crack to grab our phones or our wallet.
It's even WORSE when we drop a french fry or something and it starts to SMELL.
The issue that we always deal with is that we would drop it and somehow it manages to bounce off our legs or any surface and magically find its way through the crack EVERY DAMN TIME then we would tell ourselves that we'd get it later but never do cau...
So we solved that issue by getting this and it has been a LIFE saver.
It's super easy to install, remove, and to clean. There's no issue at all when you adjust the seat forward/backward, meaning no tension and it doesnt come loose.
We have used this for YEARS and we've only bought one.
SEAT GAP FILLER
AFTER washing our cars, David ALWAYS apply this onto our windshields.
During rainy weather, it's just slides down.
Honestly, we love this product because of 2 reasons:
1. we don't have to use the wipers often, which allows it to last longer.
2. It's quite beautiful and therapeutic to watch the water fall down instead of sticking onto the windshield. It's like art.
During rainy weather, it's just slides down.
Honestly, we love this product because of 2 reasons:
1. we don't have to use the wipers often, which allows it to last longer.
2. It's quite beautiful and therapeutic to watch the water fall down instead of sticking onto the windshield. It's like art.
RAIN-X WATER REPELLENT GLASS SPRAY
Since we're both neat freaks with OCD.
We both have a system of putting things in a certain way.
Every thing has a home.
We love this item is because not only does it keep every nice and tidy, but we know EXACTLY where everything is at.
We've seen our friends' and family's trunk and David always jokes “bro.. did a tornado take place in your trunk?? like I can't even see the floor mat of your trunk!”. They would spend 5+ minutes to look for something and don't even get us started on ...
That's one of our biggest pet peeves in the world.
Highly recommend this to keep every clean and organized and if you need to empty your trunk to take out your spare tire or to put in your luggages or whatever… all you have to do is grab the handles and lift it out of your trunk.
Fast, Easy, and Efficient.
Less than 5 seconds to do.
We both have a system of putting things in a certain way.
Every thing has a home.
We love this item is because not only does it keep every nice and tidy, but we know EXACTLY where everything is at.
We've seen our friends' and family's trunk and David always jokes “bro.. did a tornado take place in your trunk?? like I can't even see the floor mat of your trunk!”. They would spend 5+ minutes to look for something and don't even get us started on ...
That's one of our biggest pet peeves in the world.
Highly recommend this to keep every clean and organized and if you need to empty your trunk to take out your spare tire or to put in your luggages or whatever… all you have to do is grab the handles and lift it out of your trunk.
Fast, Easy, and Efficient.
Less than 5 seconds to do.
TRUNK ORGANIZER
Very strong hooks.
Attaches to the head rest.
Allows leg space and if you're carrying hot food, you can hang it instead of holding it.
We always hang our backpacks and grocery bags and it stays in place.
Attaches to the head rest.
Allows leg space and if you're carrying hot food, you can hang it instead of holding it.
We always hang our backpacks and grocery bags and it stays in place.
HOOKS FOR BAGS
Protect your car from anything dirty and damages.
Easy to clean.
Very durable.
Easy to clean.
Very durable.
SEAT COVERS
DRIVING ESSENTIALS
If your car is like ours and doesn't come with a blindside mirror.
Yes most cars have a sensor and detects other cars on your blind side but David doesnt like to rely on that.
He likes to use his eyes to be 100% certain that it is safe to merge.
Yes most cars have a sensor and detects other cars on your blind side but David doesnt like to rely on that.
He likes to use his eyes to be 100% certain that it is safe to merge.
BLIND SIDE MIRRORS
This is our preferred Car Phone Mount.
Highly recommend using these over the suction cup or adhesive car mount phone holders because during summer the adhesive can melt and fall off the dash board, not to mention it will damage your dashboard when you remove it.
The ones that uses a suction cup can easily fall off as well and leave a stain mark on your windshield.
That's why we prefer the vent holder ones.
It's very secure once you tighten it, doesnt damage your vents, and (what i've noticed) it keeps your phone cool when you use the AC during the summer. Another plus is that you can take it off and use it in different vehicles without hassle nor damag...
And don't worry, if you don't have a built-in magsafe on your phone.. it comes with magnetic plates for you to install. We just recommend to put those plates onto your phone case instead of your phone.
Highly recommend using these over the suction cup or adhesive car mount phone holders because during summer the adhesive can melt and fall off the dash board, not to mention it will damage your dashboard when you remove it.
The ones that uses a suction cup can easily fall off as well and leave a stain mark on your windshield.
That's why we prefer the vent holder ones.
It's very secure once you tighten it, doesnt damage your vents, and (what i've noticed) it keeps your phone cool when you use the AC during the summer. Another plus is that you can take it off and use it in different vehicles without hassle nor damag...
And don't worry, if you don't have a built-in magsafe on your phone.. it comes with magnetic plates for you to install. We just recommend to put those plates onto your phone case instead of your phone.
VENT MAGSAFE PHONE MOUNT
You can charge iPhones and Androids.
Built-in Retractable Type-C.
Can plug it other cords as well.
Built-in Retractable Type-C.
Can plug it other cords as well.
ALL-IN-ONE RETRACTABLE PHONE CAR CHARGER
David uses these for his sunglasses and night driving glasses.
Protects his glasses from scratches.
Strong magnets.
Very accessible, all you have to do is reach up and grab it.
It doesn't damage the arms of your glasses.
Protects his glasses from scratches.
Strong magnets.
Very accessible, all you have to do is reach up and grab it.
It doesn't damage the arms of your glasses.
VISOR CLIPS FOR SUNGLASSES/GLASSES
Universal.
Good for long drives.
Good for long drives.
CENTER CONSOLE CUSHION