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15 bestselling car accessories on Amazon to shop right now

Car gadgets like smartphone mounts, organizers and memory foam seat cushions are easy ways to enhance your driving experience.
These top-rated car accessories from Amazon will keep you and your passengers comfortable and carefree, whether on a short trek or a weeklong road trip.
These top-rated car accessories from Amazon will keep you and your passengers comfortable and carefree, whether on a short trek or a weeklong road trip.Amazon

You’re not alone if you sometimes feel like you live in your car. According to car insurance comparison site The Zebra, Americans drive an average of 14,263 miles yearly. It makes sense to want to make your car as comfortable and functional as possible, says  Andrew Blazina, general manager at All American Mobile Detailing. To that end, there area several car accessories on Amazon to help you do just that. 

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These days, you don’t have to look far for cool car accessories. Amazon features gadgets that hold your food, organize your stuff, catch your change, keep you safe, warm you up. We’ve sorted through hundreds of items to find bestsellers that will keep you happy and carefree on the open road, including organizers that slip over your headrest, memory foam seat cushions and food trays that insert into your cup holders.

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How we picked the best car accessories on Amazon

We chose the below car accessories based on their high ratings. We also looked for a variety of items to fit various needs. We even included some accessories that help kids in the car. 

Bestselling car accessories in 2024

Below is a list of some of the biggest sellers on Amazon we think you should know about. These top-rated items will enhance your driving experience, whether on a short trek or a weeklong road trip and keep you organized and comfortable as you take to the open road. We also included a section of some of the bestselling car accessories to make car rides more fun or safe for kids.

Bestselling car accessories in 2024

Below is a list of some of the biggest sellers on Amazon we think you should know about. These top-rated items will enhance your driving experience, whether on a short trek or a weeklong road trip and keep you organized and comfortable as you take to the open road. We also included a section of some of the bestselling car accessories to make car rides more fun or safe for kids.

ComfiLife Gel Enhanced Seat Cushion

  • 4.4-star average rating from nearly 99,000 Amazon reviews

This gel memory foam cushion is ergonomically designed to relieve pressure on your tailbone, says the brand. It has a machine-washable velour cover and a non-slip rubber bottom, so you don’t have to worry about sliding on leather seats. It also has a built-in handle for easy transport.

Macally Cup Holder Tray for Car

  • 4.1-star average rating from more than 3,400 Amazon reviews

We’ve all had to eat our lunch or dinner in the car at one time or another. With this tray, you no longer have to juggle a sandwich on your lap. The universal mount slips into most cup holders between 3 and 4.1 inches wide and has rubber mounts to avoid scratching. The tray’s surface area is 9 inches wide and has a place to lay your smartphone. It also swivels 360 degrees so you can share meals with your passengers.

Suaden French Fry Holder 

  • 4.6-star average rating from over 1,110 Amazon reviews

Are you not interested in an entire meal tray? This find fits in your cup holder and holds a container of fries—plus it has room for dipping sauce. It fits any size cup holder, and the sauce attachment prevents you from getting sticky globs on your middle console, says Blazina, who adds that it is great for long roadtrips. When not in use, you can store things like keys, glasses, and more in the container.

Drop Stop Car Seat Gap Filler

  • 4.6-star average rating from more than 64,900 Amazon reviews

As seen on Shark Tank, the Drop Stop Gap Filler fits snugly between the front seat and the console to catch anything that may fall, such as smartphones, change, credit cards and snacks. These gap fillers come two in a pack — one for the driver and one for the passenger — and adjust to most size vehicles.

Lebogner Gap Filler Organizer

  • 4.0-star average rating from more than 1,600 Amazon reviews

With this gap-filler organizer, you go one step further: It is similarly designed to sit within the gap between the front seats and the console but will also hold all your necessities, such as your sunglasses, credit cards, smartphone and wallet. It is designed to fit most cars, and the adhesive-backed foam pads keep the fillers securely in place.

Laicomein Bluetooth Aux Receiver

  • 4.4-star average rating from more than 8,300 Amazon reviews

If your car is older than 2001, this Bluetooth Aux receiver will be a game changer. Compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers, the Aux receiver lets you play music or make and receive calls hands-free without a wired connection. It can also connect two devices at the same time. The brand says the built-in battery lasts for 16 hours when fully charged.

Blau Grun Car Dashboard Anti-Slip Rubber Pad

  • 4.4-star average rating from more than 1,900 reviews on Amazon

“Great for phones, books, keys and tablets, this mat allows you to quickly set things on your dashboard without worry about them getting thrown around the car as you drive,” says Blazina. The anti-slip pad is made from PVC and silicone and it measures 10.6 inches by 5.9 inches. To use, you just have to place it on your dashboard — no adhesive is required. 

iOttie Easy One-Touch 5 Dashboard & Windshield Universal Phone Holder

  • 4.4-star average rating from more than 132,430 Amazon reviews

This universal smartphone car mount is engineered to let you quickly lock and release smartphones with an easy one-handed motion, says the brand. It fits standard and large smartphones and has a telescopic arm that pivots 260 degrees.

OHLPRO MagSafe Car Mount Charger

  • 4.4-star average rating from more than 7,220 Amazon reviews

“This dual phone charger and magsafe mount frees up space and avoids needing to have cords hanging loose,” says Blazina. It works with iPhone 12 models and later and can be installed two ways — either clipped to an air vent or mounted on the dashboard using the included adhesive sticker.

EPAuto Waterproof Car Trash Can

  • 4.6-star average rating from more than 68,300 Amazon reviews

This trash can will keep your car free of clutter and comes in eight colors, including black, dark grey camouflage, green, and camouflage blue. It has a 2-gallon capacity and comes with 10 trash bags. Its lid has an elastic opening and can be fastened close so trash remains out of sight. Fasteners on the bottom keep the bin from moving around.

Best car accessories for kids in 2024

Helteko Backseat Car Organizer

  • 4.5-star average rating from more than 11,100 Amazon reviews

This backseat organizer has nine pockets to fit bottles, tablets and other essentials so that stuff stays organized. The organizer is easy to install, and Its straps are adjustable and reinforced with buckles, says the brand.

Macally Car Headrest Mount Holder

4.2-star average rating from more than 18,100 reviews

Skip the high cost of built-in entertainment systems and mount your tablet to this headrest holder. No tools are required; just twist the knobs to attach and detach the mount. According to the brand, the mount is designed to keep tablets stable and big and little passengers entertained.

Shynerk Baby Car Seat Mirror

  • 4.7-star average rating from more than 28,150 reviews

Infants must be buckled in facing the rear, so your eyes can’t be on them if you are driving or sitting in the front seat. With the Shynerk car seat mirror, you can keep your baby in sight. It straps to the backseat headrest of most cars, trucks and SUVs and has an extra-wide viewing angle and a 360 rotation. It’s made of shatterproof acrylic glass and safety-certified and crash tested, says the brand.

High Road CarHop Car Seat Organizer

  • 4.5-star average rating from more than 1,670 reviews

The High Road CarHop keeps trip essentials all in one place for easy access. The part cooler and part organizer, the CarHop, has an insulted interior with a movable divider so you can store both food and other items. It also has cup holders and pockets, and its side and top panels keep the organizer open and upright. A seatbelt strap secures it to the seat, and its booster seat height makes it reachable for kids of all ages.

Kinder Fluff Car Window Shade 

  • 4.3-star average rating from more than 30,400 Amazon reviews

It’s not uncommon for kids, especially infants, to take naps while in the car. But if the sun is shining in their eyes, it can make it hard for them to rest. These shades have a sticky back and can be placed right on the inside of your backseat windows. They also provide UVA and UVB protection, according to the brand.

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