The Must-Have Car Accessories for 2022 and Beyond

Made by: Huckberry
Average Price: $170*

Imagine being miles away from anywhere and in dire need of a coffee. Caffeine addiction is a real thing, especially when you’re used to being on the go 24/7. Taking some time off and venturing into the wilderness sounds like a great plan…

Handpresso Auto Hybrid Coffee Maker @mahdi32567785 / Twitter.com

…until you realize you’re miles away from your nearest Starbucks. If you really can’t be without your mid-morning cup of Joe, then look no further than this Handpresso Auto Hybrid Coffee Maker from the good folks at Huckberry. At $170 it’s enough to make your eyes water, but at least you’ll have your Americano. 

Made by: iKampe
Average Price: $4,000*

We’ve all tried to fit numerous people in a car as well as camping equipment. It’s a special type of pain that is particularly unbearable when someone insists on bringing their special pillow. However, there could be an answer. 

Rooftop Tent @therealautoblog / Twitter.com

The iKamper Roof Top Tent sits on top of cars like a Ford in a handy storage box. It opens up in less than a minute and even has a high-density memory foam mattress. All you have to do is spend $4,000 and the world is your (slightly expensive) oyster.

Made by: Alibaba
Average Price: $20*

Camping can be a wonderful, immersive experience that helps us get back to nature and take a breath. It can also be dirty and a little humiliating when it comes to going to the bathroom but never fear – Alibaba is here. 

Portable Camping Toilet @Alibaba-B2B / Pinterest.com

You can buy a portable toilet that clips on to the wheel of a car, allowing users to do their business on a proper seat and collect the fruits of their labor in a well-placed bag. Alibaba really does think of everything. Is it ideal? Perhaps not, but when the alternative is a thicket it’s a no-brainer. 

Made by: Hammacher Schlemmer
Average Price: $40*

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a racing car driver, or to star in a movie like Fast and the Furious? Someone over at Hammacher Schlemmer thought that every driver deserves to experience a V8 engine at least once, so they came up with the Vroominator. 

The Vroominator @Rompetrol.Romania / Facebook.com

This strange, but oddly intriguing device plugs into the charger and syncs with the car’s engine acceleration. Every time you hit the pedal, it fills up the interior with the unmistakable sound of a sports car’s engine. It’s strange, but it exists.

Made by: Pilot Automotive
Average Price: $6*

There are two different types of people in the world: those that eat fast food in their cars and those that don’t let anyone near their vehicles with a french fry. For the former, it can be a struggle to juggle a burger and fries at the same time, even when parked. 

French Fry Holder @lauratremaine / Twitter.com

That’s where Pilot’s French Fry Holder comes in. This novelty item turns your average cup holder into the perfect spot for the tasty McDonald’s morsels you pick up at the drive-thru. Say goodbye to spilled fries on your car floor and hello to the finer side of in-car dining. 

Made by: Sunsbell 
Average Price: $60*

If coffee isn’t your thing but you love a soothing cup of tea when you’re stuck in traffic that doesn’t shift, then this portable kettle might be just the ticket. It plugs directly into the charger socket and can boil up in a heartbeat. 

Sunsbell Car Kettle Boiler @mahdi32567785 / Twitter.com

Amazon offers a few different models for sale for around $60, but just be careful when you’re using it. We wouldn’t recommend trying to boil a kettle while speeding down the highway or making your way through rough terrain unless you want to take an unexpected detour to the ER. 

Made by: Zordik
Average Price: $10*

Every car owner knows that it’s not cool to have a funky smelling vehicle. No one wants to pick up passengers only to have them complain about the stench of decaying fast food that lingers on the back seat. If your car is basically a garbage truck on wheels, don’t panic. 

Solar Rotating Metal Air Freshener @Vehicalautoparts / Facebook.com

Zordik has created a solar-powered air freshener that rotates, so not only does it look cool, it can also mask the smell of those {[MCD:McDonald’s}} wrappers you’ve been meaning to chuck out for the last year. At around $10 a pop, it’s a handy little gadget that can transform your vehicle without you having to lift a finger. 

Made by: Hudway
Average Price: $35*

Some cars come with a built-in heads up display that allows you to see your speed directly in front of you without taking your eyes off the road. If you’re not lucky enough to have one, then you can buy one! 

HUDWAY Cast Heads-Up Display @productwatchco / Twitter.com

For just $35 you could get your hands on this Hudway product that turns any smartphone into a heads-up display. Not only can you see your speed, but also apps like Google Maps, so navigating is easier. The handy little gadget attaches to your phone which then sits on the dash.  

Made by: Halmo
Average Price: $5-$10*

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that it’s super important to keep those hands clean. Hand sanitizer has become the must-have accessory we need to keep on us at all times – but what if you’ve hopped in the car without grabbing your travel size bottle? 

CARhandGEL Dispenser @GadgetFlow / Twitter.com

If you were smart enough to buy a Halmo CARhandGel Dispenser, then you’ll be fine. If you didn’t grab yours from {[AMZN:Amazon}}, then you’ve learned a valuable lesson. This little bottle sits in the cup holder, ready for you to give it a pump when the mood strikes you.

Made by: Cooluli
Average Price: $100*

Long journeys can be grueling at the best of times, especially when the kids are in the back yelling at you to stop at the gas station for snacks. Driving from one state to another could be a lot easier if you shelled out around $100 for a Cooluli Portable Mini Car Refrigerator. 

Cooluli Portable Mini Car Refrigerator @Jill Nystul | One Good Thing by Jillee / Pinterest.com

You can’t fit a whole cart full of Walmart snacks into this small little cooler, but it’s enough to keep a few drinks cold. What’s more, it’s not so bulky that it will take up precious luggage room. 

Made by: ANKER
Average Price: $17.99*

Most of us have some kind of AI in our homes now. They just make life easier, taking control of everything from setting alarms and reminders to playing our favorite music. Some families have multiple gadgets in different rooms – but what about the car? 

Alexa-Enabled Roav VIVA Car Charger @SpeedyBrus / Twitter.com

While Amazon are busy rolling out Echo’s for vehicles, there are other pieces of tech like this ANKER Roav Viva Alexa-Enabled Car Charger that already provide a similar service. Simply plug it into the port, connect it to your phone, and away you go.

Made by: Wavebox
Average Price: $100*

We’ve seen kettles, we’ve seen coffee makers – but what about cooking food in your vehicle? After all, a driver has to eat. Luckily, Wavebox has the answer for those long haul journeys…as long as you’re into microwave food. 

Car Microwave @Ashleigh Whiteman / Pinterest.com

For around $100 you can pick out a white, red, blue, or black version and hear it ping away to your heart’s content. Perfect for camping, it’s ideal to stick in the back of a truck as it plugs into a 12V socket. There really is something for everything these days. 

Made by: YI 
Average Price: $117*

Why settle for your regular, run of the mill rearview mirror when you can have a YI Mirror Dash Camera? For $117 you can buy this clever little device that features a front-facing 1080p camera and a rear 720p camera. 

YI Mirror Dash Camera @mahdi32567785 / Twitter.com

It fits comfortably over your existing, boring mirror to give you a much clearer view of what’s behind you. If you’re wondering why you need a product to do something a mirror can do perfectly well, we can’t help you – but it does have four stars on Amazon so YI must be doing something right. 

Made by: PALMOO
Average Price: $20*

Traveling with kids isn’t always a fun experience. They’re needy, they get bored easily, and they constantly want watering. It’s easier to own a houseplant, but great dynasties weren’t made that way. Planning is the key to any successful journey with youngsters. 

PALMOO Car Back Seat Organizer @mahdi32567785 / Twitter.com

If you don’t want to find yourself constantly reaching into the backseat to give them what they need, why not invest in a PALMOO organizer? It has two drink holders, a compartment for diapers, wipes, or snacks, and a place for Apple’s iPad. It’s essentially a portable nanny without the price tag.