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The Best Car Gadgets That Make Commuting (and Road Trips) Easier

While we know that your car is meant for driving, if you have ever been on a road trip or have a long commute, you’ll know that making sure your ride has some added creature comforts can’t hurt. Plus, if you have kids, or a significant other, here are the best car gadgets that can keep your passengers occupied.

The only real question is, what do we really need for our vehicles these days as they come equipped with so much? Quite frankly, based on the headway that companies are making with self-driving technology, our cars are now giant driving computers. Still, a good car tea maker or maybe a dash cam could be fun.

To that end, we have rounded up some of the best car gadgets available that are just one click away.

  

1. Hey Dewy Portable Humidifier

If you are looking for a sleek and modern way to add a little moisture to your car the Hey Dewy portable humidifier is perfect. It is great for days when you have a dry throat or nasal passages due to heat in your car or allergies. Just plug it into the USB port in your car you are able to use it on the go.

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2. Philips GoPure Compact 200 Car Air Purifier

Get rid of stale and strong odors with Philips GoPure Compact 200. It will get the air in your car and clean and fresh. Its three-stage filtration system removes up to 99% of pollution, gases, smoke and pollen that might have gotten trapped in your vehicle.  Plus, this car air purifier has a sensor which gives you information on your air quality.

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3. ThisWorx Portable Car Vacuum Cleaner

If you have kids or pets you know that things get pretty messy in your car. You can make clean up food particles, dust or stray hair a breeze with ThisWorx portable car vacuum cleaner. It is lightweight and powers up from your car’s 12-volt outlet. It also has an extension tube so you can get into tight corners and a brush head for your car’s rug and cloth upholstery.

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4. Gulrear Intelligent Car Electric Kettle

This electric kettle will boil water or milk so that you can make tea, hot cocoa or instant noodles on the road. It is meant to be used on 12V cars, not 24V, so please check before plugging it in. Additionally, please do not use it while driving or turn it on before turning on your car; you may blow a fuse. But if you’re taking a long road trip and want to be able to brew while you drive, this makes one heck of car gadget.

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5. VanTop H610 Mirror Dash Cam for Cars

A dash cam is one of the best car gadgets that you can buy. And the VanTop H610 mirror dash cam for cars with its dual cams provides ultra HD video resolution so that if you have an accident you may be able to capture the license of the other driver. It also comes equipped with a backup camera so that you can put your car in reverse and have a good view for ease of parking. Consider this dash cam your parking assistant.

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6. NOCO Boost Plus Jump Starter

If you have ever had the displeasure of having the battery in your vehicle die you know how frustrating that can be. If you have the NOCO Boost Plus lithium car jump starter tucked in the trunk of your car, you don’t need to stress. It comes equipped with 1000 amps of power, and it can jump start 12V cars, SUVs, trucks, or vans up to 20 times on a full charge. It takes less than three hours for a full charge, and it can also charge your phone with dual USB ports and other car accessories using a 12V 10A DC port.

Read more: Best Portable Jump Starters for Every Type of Car

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7. ICARMAINT Portable Air Compressor Mini Tire Inflator

“Flat tires are fun,” said no one ever! But you can only do so much to avoid them, so they will happen from time to time. There are many kits and products such as run-flat tires that allow you to patch up the problem but cannot add air back to your tire. That is when a product such as ICARMAINT portable air compressor mini tire inflator can come in handy. This small and compact inflator supports 110V AC and 12V DC supply and has a 3000mAh built-in rechargeable lithium battery. After one full charge, it can inflate three car tires or 16 bicycle tires (or 40 basketballs), providing up to 120psi powerful pressure and 20l/min of airflow, making it one of the best car gadgets. Additionally, since it has a tire pressure gauge, you won’t overfill with air and can always check to make sure that your tires always have enough air. If your tires aren’t balanced, they can wear unevenly.

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