10 automotive gadgets no road trip is complete without
Even an hour a day is a good chunk of time to spend in your car. Why not make it feel a little bit more like home? Luckily, we've got a roundup of gadgets that can do just that and more - everything from high-tech air freshener alternatives to live-saving heads up displays.
Spinning Car Aromatherapy Diffuser
Ditch that tree dangling from your rearview mirror. The calming double-ring rotation on this diffuser adds a lot more feng shui to your dashboard while emitting one of five scents that will melt away your anxiety on the road. You can get the ring with five scent plates for 18% off the MSRP today
Head off that musty car smell with this triple-duty gadget that fits snugly into your cupholder. With 35 ml per hour output, it dehumidifies and can serve as an aroma diffuser while the embedded LED light provides a calming glow. Pick one up for $19, more than 50% off the list price.
Autowit Fresh 1 True HEPA Air Purifier & Aroma Diffuser
No matter who's in your ride or what they've been doing, you can maintain that new car smell with this air purifier and diffuser. You can even adjust the filtration level to deal with heavy odors. Grab the Autowit Fresh 1 for $58.99 now, a full 26% off the retail price.
TripWipes Anti-Bacterial Wipes
Ideally packaged for the road, these citrus-scented wipes can take care of spills or stains while killing germs on the surface. A must for any road trip, you can get a one-month supply of wipes for $17.
Autowit Cordless Handheld Car Vacuum Cleaner
Holster this high-powered cleaner in your console or side door and say goodbye to dust and allergens. The impressive 4200pa suction takes care of stubborn surface dirt as the HEPA filter removes pollen, mold spores and more. The Autowit is now on sale for 25% off at $59.99.
If space is a premium but so is cleanliness, this air purifier is your co-pilot. It plugs into your outlet and ionizes the air, removing allergens and unwanted smells from pet dander, smoke and more. Originally priced at $89, this one is now on sale for 77% off at $19.99.
BESTEK 200W Car Power Inverter With 2 AC Outlets & 2 USB Ports
No more trading the phone charger on road trips. This hub sports dual USB ports, AC outlets, and a lighter socket to let you juice up five devices at once. Get yours for $24.99, down 10% from the original cost.
Exocharge 3-Port USB Car Charger
Even more compact is this sleek, aluminum charger. it hooks up to your car and delivers rapid charging through three universal USB ports. The Exocharge is now $14.99, a 25% break off the previous sale price.
This tiny gadget provides an extra dose of insurance between car checkups. Hook it up to any car manufactured after 1996, and you'll get a readout from over 3,000 diagnostic codes so you can catch potential troubles before they become a breakdown. It's on sale now for $14.99, a 70% discount off the store price.
HUDWAY Glass Heads-Up Navigation Display
Take your GPS to the next level with this enhancer that lets you see smartphone images 20% larger on your windshield. It's compatible with any HUD navigation app and works equally well on clear or rainy days. The HUDWAY is sale priced at $49.95.