Gannon Burgett

We pored over pixels, sought the opinions of Car and Driver editors, and ran our Eclipse through an obstacle course to see which rearview camera is the best.

When half the country is under winter weather advisories, a portable jump starter is a must-have in your car. The pocket-size Jump-N-Carry makes dead batteries a minor inconvenience instead of a crisis.

If you're needing other plug options for using gadgets on the go, a power inverter is essential. We tested a few of them to find the best.

A 20-year-old farm van was the perfect vehicle for the Gear Team to test some of the top car steam cleaners on the market. Here are the best you can buy.

If your giftee prefers to tackle projects on their own, these gifts for mechanics will be a helpful addition to anyone's toolbox.

We simulated a cloudburst to test the top wiper blades on the market. Here's what we found—and which wipers surprised us.

Is your car an easy target? A steering-wheel lock will make thieves think twice about stealing your ride. We tested a handful to see if they really work.

Garage shelving can go a long way toward making even the most disastrous garages look organized. We've put a few different styles to the test to see how they stack up.

Be travel ready with our guide on essential items for your car emergency kit. Ensure you're never caught unprepared should you ever find yourself stuck on the side of the road.

Check out the best garage toolboxes to keep your tools organized and easily accessible. Maximize space and efficiency with our top picks for every garage setup.

From soccer parents to city dwellers, everyone can benefit from a well-sorted cargo area. We tested some of the most popular trunk organizers available so you can properly declutter your car.

From compact 512-Wh units to massive 2048-Wh ones with optional expansion batteries large enough to power your home, we've rounded up the best portable power stations on the market.

From cargo carriers to compact flashlights, the Gear Team put hundreds of products through the wringer in 2025. Here is the gear we actually use.

Last-minute shopping? Make someone's holiday this year and get them the gift they really want. Order today to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.

We installed a collection of bestselling convertible car seats in various vehicles to find out which ones are easiest to secure, adjust, and clean. Our results may surprise you.

We've rounded up a collection of the best tire pressure gauges available to help you keep tabs on your tire pressures. Analog, digital, pen style—we've got them all!

Snow problems? S'no problem! Make sure your view is clear before hitting the road with these snow and ice removal tools.

Stationary? Combination? Portable? Get your garage in gear with the best workbenches for every workspace.

These car battery chargers and maintainers are the antidote to the dreaded click of a lifeless ignition.

The roads were icy, but our butts were toasty. If your car doesn't have heated seats, we tested five of the most popular heated seat covers to find the best one for you.

Essential driving tool or noisy extravagance? We used six of the top radar detectors on the market to see if they really work—and how well.

Adding a portable CarPlay unit to your vehicle can upgrade your driving experience with smarter, safer access to maps, music, and more. Most work with Android Auto, too.

We installed five of the most popular custom-fitted floor mats in long-term test cars to determine which ones were the best.

In some places, they're illegal; in others, they're mandatory. What's the deal with tire chains? We tested a few different types to get the scoop on tire chains and tire-chain alternatives.

Skip the Apple Store gift cards. We found the lowest prices of the year on iPads, AirTags, and AirPods.

From trusted tools to road-trip essentials, we rounded up the toughest gear made in the United States for the car people in your life.

The BlueDriver Pro, a favorite Bluetooth OBD-II scanner of ours, is down to just $70—its all-time low price. It offers pro-level diagnostics, live data, and a great app.

Our "Best Overall" roof box is rugged, holds four carry-ons, and practically doubles the cargo space of my small hatchback.

Skip the hardwiring and dead batteries. The Baseus VD1 Pro uses solar power for parking surveillance, and it's down to its lowest price ever for Black Friday.

We've tested Vantrue dash cams for years, and this Black Friday, we're highlighting the best deals on top-ranked models including the N4S, the E1 Pro, and the N5S.

They’re fast, fun, and everywhere. But are electric scooters really worth the hype? We put eight of the most talked-about models to the test to see which ones deliver.

From simple wipe-on fixes to drill-powered kits, here's what really works to bring back that factory-fresh appearance.