Written by: Subhasish Adhikary

Best Car Gadgets & Accessories [Must have]

Cars are the most convenient form of transport, whether it is to get around the city to run errands, or to go on a long road trip with your friends.

Since a lot of us spend a considerable amount of time in the car, it makes sense to have the right accessories to make travel better.

This can range from additions that will prove to be essential, to things that are just cool and suave to have around. If you ever run into things like a battery that won’t start, or a flat, tiresome of these purchases may help you get through them.

Having something that can get you out of a tight fix may not be used very often, but when you do it will surely save you a lot of time, effort, and money.

Another advantage of having some accessories for your car is cleanliness.

When you have to spend a lot of time, constantly behind the wheels – it is always good to have a car that is clean from the inside out.

Some of these gadgets are the result of technological advancement and are slowly being incorporated into the car’s hardware itself.

While most high-end cars come with these add-ons, most others do not. But regardless of your car, these gadgets and gizmos will spruce up your space and make a big difference to your safety and comfort during travel.

Best gadgets for your car that you can buy in India 2022

The following options are what we consider the essential car accessories for new & old cars in the market that are great purchases to make. With varying purposes, these are doing great on the market and are a huge hit with the customers.

TypeAccessory
Car ChargerboAt Dual Port Rapid Car Charger 
Microfiber clothSOFTSPUN Microfiber Cloth 
Mini Trash canMini Car Trash Bin Can Holder Dustbin
Tire rim scrubberTire Cleaning Brush for Cleaning Car Wheel, Tire, Rim
Travel-sized KettleWosta 12V Car Charging Electric Kettle
Car Dash Camera70mai Smart Dash Cam Pro Plus A500
Phone HolderCar Phone Holder for Rear View Mirror
Inflatable mattressInflatable Car Bed Mattress with & Repair Kit
Car coverAmazonBasics Car Cover
Puncture repair kitamiciAuto Tubeless Tyre Puncture Repair Tools Kit
Pressure Gauge and InflatorHeavy Duty Premium Tyre Pressure Gauge
Pressure Gauge and InflatorMICHELIN High Power Rapid Tyre Inflator

So, if you are new to accessorizing your car, these may be the safest place to begin. These are all useful, stylish, and an overall compelling addition to your car.

Here are the best car accessories and gadgets in India you have to have:

Car Charger

boAt Dual Port Rapid Car Charger 

Best selling car gadget in India

Having a charger in the car could be life-saving during long road trips. This is because we use our cell phones for almost everything, from maps to making calls, and are pretty much dependent on them throughout the trip.

This boAt charger is designed to work with all popular phones, tablets, and even some photography gear, Bluetooth speakers, and headphones. By the way, this is one of the top-selling car accessories in India.

It is compact and has a minimalistic design that makes it ideal to be a part of your car for the long haul. Also, the two ports allow you to charge two devices at the same time.

Pros:

  • Recharges devices four times faster than other chargers
  • Comes with protection for over-current, over-charging and over-heating

Cons:

  • Slightly more expensive than the rest
  • Can fit loose in some cars (still works)

Microfiber cloth

SOFTSPUN Microfiber Cloth 

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While cleaning the outside of your car is a more prominent and regular fix, the inside of the car also collects dust but is rarely cleaned. Having a microfiber cloth can be beneficial in many ways.

They are great for polishing the windows and glasses – without having to wet the cloth at all. Unlike cotton cloths, they do not leave behind any lint or scratch any surface.

Softspun Microfiber cloth is a blend of 80% Polyester & 20% Polyamide with very thin fibers which can collect even minute dust particles and bacteria.

Pros:

  • Lasts for over 500 washes
  • Can absorb 3-4 times their own weight
  • Wrinkle-free and easy to wash
  • Odourless

Cons:

  • Slightly smaller than specified
  • Could be softer

Mini Trash can

Mini Car Trash Bin Can Holder Dustbin

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This is particularly a great buy if you have children, or travel long distances often. Having a designated place to throw your trash, especially food wrappers can save you a lot of cleaning later since they tend to accumulate pretty fast over a road trip.

There are broadly two ways to hold trash in your car – a bag, or a can. This particular option is a compact can that can be kept comfortably in the cup holder or door of any car.

You can easily remove and dispose of the trash when it gets full and place it back without any trouble. 

Pros:

  • Comes with a cover, to prevent any spillage
  • Has a circular Velcro to keep it in place
  • Easy to empty out
  • Compatible with all cars

Cons:

  • May make some rattling noise when driving over potholes/speed breakers
  • The spring mechanism can make it hard to open with one hand

Tire rim scrubber

Tire Cleaning Brush for Cleaning Car Wheel, Tire, Rim

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More than the body of the car, the tires tend to get dirtier after driving through muddy slush in the rain. This dirt collects and hardens – making it harder to wash off which subsequently lowers the quality of the tire.

Purchasing a tire scrubber is the first step towards having clean and spotless tires – that you do not have to waste tons of water to clean. Deep cleaning the tires.

In addition to making them look shiny, it will also make them last longer.

Pros:

  • Durable Nylon and PP Silk bristles 
  • Compact and easily portable
  • Ergonomically designed handles

Cons:

  • Can bend after repeated usage
  • The bristles cannot be replaced once worn out

Cool car accessories

Although these may not be the accessories you need, they are definitely the ones you want! If you are looking to make your car cooler on the inside, this list makes it simple to get started.

These not only look sophisticated, but their function can give you the extra convenience you need to make a good car trip, great.

Travel-sized Kettle

Wosta 12V Car Charging Electric Kettle

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Having a handy kettle while driving around can be more useful than you imagine.

In addition to utility, who can say no to a hot cup of coffee or tea on the go?

Made in travel size, this kettle doubles as a coffee mug that you can heat, brew and drink – all from the same container

All you need to do is plug it into the 12V lighter plug and place it in your cup holder until it heats up. It is compact and can fit easily, and even comes with a lid to prevent your drink from spilling even on bumpy roads.

Pros:

  • Keeps your drink hot
  • Can comfortably fit into any cup holder
  • Has a special Anti-Corrosion coating
  • Anti-slip sponge on the bottom

Cons:

  • The lid could’ve been metal like the body
  • Takes a little longer than expected to boil water/milk

Car Dash Camera

70mai Smart Dash Cam Pro Plus A500

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A dash camera is useful for more than one purpose – ranging from safety to fun.

The 70mai smart dash camera can do so much more than record videos of the road, or you and your family as you go on long trips together. It also comes with a built-in driver assistance system.

The recording from either when you are driving or parked is of great use to show the law enforcement in case of an accident. The camera also automatically saves the video and prevents it from being overwritten in case of any collision or sudden shake.

Pros:

  • Small size, so it will not block any view
  • 1944 P video resolution
  • No heating issues even after prolonged usage

Cons:

  • Starts recording and locking videos even due to potholes that are common on the road
  • May have to calibrate more than once

Also read: Best Car Audio Systems In India [Car Stereo]


Phone Holder

Car Phone Holder for Rear View Mirror

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This is a great buy for long-term usage, for a multitude of purposes. Whether it is to use the GPS system while you are driving, or watching a movie when in the passenger seat – this phone holder is sturdy and has a great grip on your phone.

Since it fits onto the rear-view mirror and supports a 360-degree rotation – it is easy to view without getting distracted from the road. Since the grip does not obstruct any part of the phone, it also allows you to play music without hindrance.

Pros:

  • Vibration-free due to gooseneck design
  • Any angle is possible owing to the 360-degree head and 270-degree swivel
  • Easy to install and remove without leaving any mark

Cons:

  • Only made for phones/tablets between 40mm to 80 mm
  • Can only be installed in some cars, not fit for all models

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Inflatable mattress

Inflatable Car Bed Mattress with Two Air Pillows, Car Air Pump & Repair Kit 

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Made mainly for SUVs and sedans, this mattress can add extra comfort to your long road trip by turning the back seat into a bed.

It can hold weight up to 300 kgs, and can even function as an overnight bed.

Additionally, this is a great option if you have kids to create some extra comfortable space for them over long distances journeys. This is a great buy especially if you go on camping trips with your friends or family.

Pros:

  • Blocks internal noise and vibration
  • Comes with 2 air pillows for added comfort
  • Made of soft, but durable fleece like material

Cons:

  • Some air leakage after long time usage
  • Too large to comfortably fit in some cars

Must-have utilities

Car cover

AmazonBasics Car Cover

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If you do not have a garage or a covered car park – it is very common that you have to clean your car every single morning.

This may be due to the accumulation of dust, dew, or bird excreta.

Investing in a car cover can save you quite a lot of time on cleaning, as it keeps your car safe from any external filth.

Not only is this useful on an every-night basis, but it is also great for when you park the car for prolonged periods of time even in a closed space to prevent any build-up of dirt.

Making sure to purchase a cover that does not scratch your paint, but also holds down securely is very important. 

Pros:

  • Waterproof material
  • Elasticized hem, as well as a small rope to tie down the ends, allows a secure and comfortable fit
  • Comes with a sack to place it in when not in use

Cons:

  • Recommended to upsize depending on your car size
  • Slightly on the expensive end of the market

Puncture repair kit

amiciAuto Tubeless Tyre Puncture Repair Tools Kit

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Incurring a flat tire, or a puncture could leave you stranded, and while you may have a spare to change into – keeping a puncture repair tool handy can save you quite a lot of effort and money.

Since almost all cars come with tubeless tires, fixing the puncture is so much easier if you have the right tools to do so.

On Indian roads especially, there are often nails or screws that may stick into your tire and cause a puncture. So in addition to being vigilant while driving, it is smart to be prepared to deal with the situation if and when it comes your way.

Pros:

  • Includes the complete set of tools required
  • Comes with easy-to-follow instructions
  • Has 15 strips in the packet

Cons:

  • Not great for bike usage since the tools are thicker than most motorcycles
  • Applying too much pressure may bend the inserter tool

Pressure Gauge and Inflator

Heavy Duty Premium Tyre Pressure Gauge

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Pros:

  • The smaller scale range gives a more accurate reading
  • Compact and can easily be held in the glove box
  • Equipped with a bleeder function, that can remove air from the tire if required
  • No air leakage while taking the reading

Cons:

  • The length of the pressure gauge pipe is slightly small

MICHELIN High Power Rapid Tyre Inflator

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Pros:

  • Has a pre-set feature that allows you to set the pressure prior to starting
  • The compact design makes it easy to store 
  • The meter can be switched between psi, bar and kPa

Cons:

  • More expensive than some other inflators on the market
  • Calibration errors need to be manually fixed

Over time the air pressure inside your tire may drop due to use on bumpy roads, potholes and speed breakers.

Having a pressure gauge in hand is the easiest and fastest way to keep a check on the pressure in your tires and prevent a flat tire from occurring when you are driving.

You can also consider investing in an inflator to refill the air in your tire as and when you require it. Having these tools ready to use can save you the hassle of getting your tires pumped at the shop.

Monitoring and maintaining your tire at optimum pressure levels will also help extend its life by minimizing wear and tear.

Final Words

All the specifications and car gadgets mentioned in this article are subject to change with time, availability, and the introduction of new technology in the market.

But if you are looking for inspiration to spice up your old car, or to level up your new car – they should give you an idea of what to start with.

Always be sure to consider the utility, price, and rating of any product you invest in.

Other ideas are air fresheners, anti-slip pads, or even mats and seat covers – which can all make your car not only feel more comfortable but look better too!

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Subhasish Adhikary

I'm constantly in search of the latest gadgets & technology news that I can share with you. In my meantime, I blog on topics ranging from digital marketing, online business, startups to tech gadgets.

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