Car Gear and Accessories

The most useful car gear is the small kit that rides with you every day, the in-car version of everyday carry. For most drivers that means a supportive seat cushion for long drives, a cordless handheld vacuum for quick cleanups, blind spot mirrors for safer lane changes, and a basic emergency kit in the trunk.

Our car guides compare products on maker specs: suction power and battery runtime for vacuums, dimensions and mounting method for mirrors and cameras, materials and thickness for cushions, and contents lists for emergency kits. We do not run our own tests, and we are not giving medical advice on back pain. Check your local rules before mounting anything on the windshield or mirrors that could block your view of the road.

Start with the seat cushion guide if you spend long hours behind the wheel. The cordless car vacuum guide covers keeping the cabin clean between washes. For visibility, read the blind spot mirror guide and the rear-view mirror camera guide for night driving. Then build out your trunk with the car emergency kit guide, which lists what to keep on hand for breakdowns and bad weather. If you carry an EDC kit on your person as well, the Everyday Carry hub shows how the two kits work together.