Christmas is almost here, but if you are like me, and wait to do your shopping until the last minute, then this list is for you. Sometimes buying a new vehicle for your loved one isn’t always an option because of the cost. Times can be tight during the holidays, however, buying a car accessory for a person who loves their car is always a nice gesture and comes at a fraction of the cost.
This list is broken down into categories, and the items listed are all highly rated and reviewed on Amazon.
Car Wax / Polishers
Keeping your car clean in the winter is important, especially with all the dirt and salt that can build up. By doing so, you can prevent future rust from occurring. Applying a strong coat of car wax before the winter hits will help significantly in this area.
Price: $30.00 on Amazon
Description: Meguiar’s Ultimate Liquid Wax uses Meguiar’s ThinFilm technology to deliver our easiest application and removal…even if you have to wax in full sun! We’ve re-set the bar with a pure synthetic wax that provides extended protection with amplified reflectivity that won’t leave a white residue on trim and plastic.
Price: $34.63 on Amazon
Description: The latest generation in clearcoat safe paint care technology. Mothers Reflections Car Wax is so incredible, we guarantee it to be the best you have ever used. Advancements in liquid polymer technologies allow us to carefully blend mild cleaners with high-gloss polymers. Our product is easy to use & provides a stunning, super wet, long lasting protective shine. Use it as a stand-alone product, or for optimal results, follow with Reflections Top Coat.
Price: $38.67 on Amazon
Description: Meguiar’s NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 liquid is an ideal synthetic protectant for modern automobile finishes and clear coats. This formulation goes on and comes off easily without a powdery residue, leaving a deep, wet-look shine. It protects against UV damage, and eliminates fine scratches and swirls, providing a tough polymer bond for durable protection.
Price: $34.30 on Amazon
Description: Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnauba+Plus Paste Wax is clear coat safe and simple to apply and remove. Our premium formula uses only the best carnauba wax, fortified with long-lasting polymers to glide on and off smoothly, leaving a deep, rich carnauba wax glow.
Car organizers to help reduce clutter
If you have a small compact car, or a large SUV, car organizers will help reduce clutter and keep your vehicle organized. Purchasing one of these organizers for my trunk helped me significantly, especially with my wife who treats our back seat and trunk like her own personal closet.
Price: $47.41 on Amazon
Description: Starling’s car organizer made of strong durable 1680D oxford polyester with extra stitching and a solid 3-layer waterproof bottom board. This trunk carrier will last a long time with repeated use. With its innovative design, the organizer stays firm and sturdy also without any cargo in it.
Price: $21.96 on Amazon
Description: Do you want your car to be more neat and organized? Need a place to put your grocery bags, and would like to convert your seat headrest into space? Car Seat Headrest Hooks by Lebogner are a very affordable and solid car accessory. They are specially designed to hang groceries, clothes, umbrella, handbags, water bottles, kid’s toys, baby supplies and much more.
Price: $24.96 on Amazon
Description: Does your child constantly leave dirt and marks on the back of your car seats that are difficult to remove? Do you need your car seat backs cleaner and a life easier? Do you need some storage space to put your childs toys handy? The Lebogner 2 Pack Kick Mat Protectors + Organizer Pockets will solve all these answers.
USB Car Chargers
A lot of new cars have built in USB chargers for your cell phone, but for those that do not, or do not have enough (for multiple people) charging ports, a USB car charger is a great idea to have. They are also fairly cheap and make a great stocking stuffer.
Price: $14.99 on Amazon
Description: Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 can charge compatible Phones to 80% in just 35 Minutes. 4X faster than standard chargers and 40% faster than QC 2.0 Tech.
Price: $25.99 on Amazon
Description: The Accelerated 2-Port USB Car Charger has 3 cutting-edge technologies combined to deliver the fastest possible charge to any device. Charge compatible devices up to 80% in just 35 minutes with Quick Charge 3.0. Patented PowerIQ and VoltageBoost deliver high-speed charging to non-Quick Charge devices.
Price: $16.99 on Amazon
Description: Dual smart USB ports quickly and easily identify your mobile devices, to provide optimal charging efficiency automatically, simultaneous charging any two devices at high speed with 4.8A total output power.
Car Dash Cams
A dash cam is an on-board camera that continuously records the view through a vehicle’s windshield. They can provide video evidence in case of an accident and can even provide footage while you are absent during the times your vehicle is parked. They also make for capturing some crazy (and sometimes hilarious) YouTube videos.
Price: $59.99 on Amazon
Description:
- FULL HD 1080P TFT 3″ screen
- Easily Installed and Operated
- Wide Dynamic Range (WDR):provide extra clear and broader field of your view.
- Motion detection:Capture and track any moving objects
- Accident AUTO Detection Feature:G-Sensor feature will automatically lock and save any video file when the car camera detected a bump or crash.
- Automatically turn on/off:The camera automatically starts recording when connected to the vehicle power and stops recording about five seconds after shut off the ignition and save the video.
- Emergency lock:Press Hold button,the current video file is saved as can not be deleted.
- Loop Recording:Day and night (24 hours)loop recording,overwrite the oldest file to save the current file automatically.
Price: $92.99 on Amazon
Description: The camera can be released/removed from the mount without taking off the mount. This is a great feature. Video quality is great during the day and at night
• Motion detection recording function
• Automatic loop recording
• Support Time-lapse Video Recording and Date display
• Provide USB 2.0 and support HDMI. Easy to view your images or videos on TV
Price: $140.99 on Amazon
Description: AUTO-VOX M6 perfectly integrates the functions of Car DVR and Car Parking Assist System. Installation is extremely easy, this product binds right in front of your original mirror and can also be removed easily if needed.
Motion Detection: Ever been worried of someone hitting your car when it’s parked? This feature will make the camera start recording if it detects something moving around 3m in front of the camera. A space saver, and a money saver, should you ever have an accident!
Car Drop Stopper
How many times have you dropped your keys, cell phone, or coins down the side of your seat and struggled to retrieve those items? For me, this happens on a weekly basis. One time I even dropped my cell phone down the side of my car and scratched my screen trying to get it free from underneath the seat. If only I had one of these car drop stoppers!
Price: $17.99 on Amazon
Description: Attaches to the seat belt catch via built in slot; moves with the seat and no need to readjust or reinstall. Each package comes with 2 PCS (1 for the driver side and 1 for the passenger side; universal fit). One size fits most vehicles! High Leather casing to contract or expand to whatever size gap you have. One colour blends all!
Price: $35.52 on Amazon
Description: Save your countless times from having to dig in between the seat and center console to find your dropped cell phone, credit cards, money, coins, pen, keys etc. In fact, many things in driver’s pocket, it will make driver uncomfortable and affect his attention, the seat side holder can solve the problem exactly!
It also has built in an individual coin and card holder, grille system with rotatable slide pad for better storage, foldable bottle holder for your convenience.