10 Best Car Gadgets (Review) in 2020

Anker is one of the top brands for electronics, and they’ve come to turn your morning rush into a more enjoyable experience. We’ve all been late out the door with a phone battery down to 12%, and scorned ourselves for buying overpriced gas station chargers on the way to work. This makes it far easier and boosts up to 80% of your battery in as little as a half-hour, average thirty-five minutes. No more anxiety over your phone dying suddenly.

Anker doesn’t just put the proof in the pudding, they also want you to feel nice and easy with an 18-month warranty. Imagine if all car chargers came with that. They’re so confident you’re going to love it, that they’ve made their Quick Charge 3.0 USB Car Charger compatible with just about every phone on the market for the past five years, both Android and iOS. Rev up the USB 3.0 technology, and get ready to roll with a full battery bar. Be sure to also check out our list of the top portable power banks for more great items like this.

Using 3M VHB strips, you attach two magnetic strips – one to your phone and one to the dashboard. The strips each have six Hexdymium magnets, which makes them super strong. You don’t need to worry about your phone slipping off. Then, when you get in the car, you just need to place your phone on the magnet with one hand. It’s much easier to use than a suction cup phone holder. Plus, it’s even strong enough to hold a tablet if you need a bigger screen for directions.

Nobody wants their road trip interrupted by a speeding ticket. Your wallet isn’t exactly going to thank you later, either. Escort iX Long Range Radar Laser Detector helps you identify potential bogeys for up to 3/4 miles away, and has a fairly good tracking system so you’re not just detecting supermarket door k-bands. Hardwire this into your car, and you’ll be good to go.

The installation process is a bit tricky, but this handy radar scanner keeps you ahead of the curve. For the daily commuter, if you’re traveling through a new state and not sure what to expect, you need detection capabilities to give you a helping hand. There’s nothing better on the market than the Escort iV for long range scanning and security. Make sure you use some of the tech cleaning products from our list to keep this device nice and clean.

I only wish they had these a long time ago. Automatic PRO Realtime Car Tracker is by far one of the most helpful car gadgets on the market, a hub that turns your car into another arm of your digital life. If you have Amazon Echo at home, you can connect your car to Alexa to have access to engine diagnostics, as well as a tracking feature in case of theft. On top of that, you don’t have to worry about the cell service, because you get a full five-year subscription to a high-powered 3G service.

You get crash alert services, and another way to feel safer at night when you’ve got a million things pressing on your mind. Worrying about your car shouldn’t be one. This is a simple set and forget style system, so you’ll be able to plug it in, and revel in one of the best car accessories ever to hit the market (and your car).

In case you weren’t aware, it’s illegal in pretty much every state to even have a phone conversation while you’re driving. It doesn’t matter if it’s an emergency, you will get pulled over. iOttie Easy One Touch Dashboard Phone Mount beats all those garbage ones you’ve seen on 3:00 AM commercials, because it actually maintains your phone at high speeds and rickety bumps, no matter what model you’re rocking.

You get a nice rubber ring around the logo to keep your phone where it’s supposed to be, as well as a high powered suction cup (one-time use only). If you’re worried about checking Google Maps while you’re driving or just simply want to hang up from a phone conversation, this turns and mounts to your preferred view with ease.

We don’t have to say it, everyone knows that drinking and driving is terrible. This is a way to prevent yourself or your friends who love to drink from making a terrible mistake, something to keep them grounded in the moment and realize, “I have had too much to drink, this is not okay.”

This is cleared by the FDA to provide police-quality results with accuracy, so you can make a smart decision in the heat of the moment. Simple single button operation, contours to your hand, and you’re off – test yourself, bring Bactrack Professional Breathalyzer in with you to the bar to know when you’ve had enough.

Have you seen the news lately? Half of the videos circulating are all from dash cams, and not just on police cars. You can never be too careful in today’s world of information overload, which is why you need to strap yourself in with a mirror dash cam. YI Mirror Dash Cam has two cameras, once that’s front-facing with 1080p recording quality, and a cabin-facing one at 720p (which is more than you’ll ever need in a small space like this).

On top of that, you get an LCD touchscreen display to coordinate your settings. This can be within 21.5 feet of your phone and still connect to the YI app to send recordings to your preferred storage space. Best of all? It’s extremely inexpensive and offers peace of mind alongside security. In some states, having one of these can even lower your monthly insurance premiums. By far, one of the best car gadgets you can get. This is a perfect gift for car lovers.

Keep your lunch cold on the way to work, or flip it to hot to maintain that soup’s temperature until it’s time to eat. Whatever your use is, we can sympathize with “enjoying” food you’ve brought from A to B when it’s far too gone from the desired temperature range. Cooluli Mini Fridge Electric Cooler is able to keep food warm past the food safety standard setting, being over 140 F (warmer can go up to 144 F).

This cooler also comes with an AC//DC adapter, so you can drag it from the countertop in the morning, and throw it right into your car. Switch it to the USB port, and you’re good to go. The entire thing is energy-efficient, especially when you slide this one-of-a-kind tool into eco mode. As one of the best car accessories for men who have a long day ahead, you can’t deny the uses you’re going to get out of this.

Now, this is cool. She’s not just in the Echo anymore, Alexa can be in your car with you. Just tap the microphone icon, ask her for directions, a local sub shop, anything you can think of, and she’ll give you a helping hand. If you’ve got your phone plugged into the fast-charging USB 3.0 outlet, you can have her take control and make/answer phone calls for you.

Alexa-enabled technology is usually expensive, but Roav Viva is a company by Anker, and we already know how much value they want to give to you. That being said, there’s a 12-month warranty with this, as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee. Though we don’t think you’ll find a reason to return one of the best car gadgets ever to grace your dashboard.

Feel like the tech in your car is falling behind? Don’t worry, you don’t need to go out and buy a brand new car. Just buy the Echo Auto and you’ve got the power of Amazon Alexa in your car. It connects to your car through the auxiliary input and to your phone through Bluetooth, allowing you to control your in-car music hands-free. You can play from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and an endless stream of digital radio stations. 

The Echo Auto comes with a vent mounting kit, so you can securely attach it to your car. It also has eight built-in microphones, so it can hear you over road-noise, the AC, and even when you’ve got the music turned up. Some users have complained that the Bluetooth connection isn’t up to scratch but at least it’s better than listening to the AM/FM radio.