Accessories for Your Car

After testing 70 bike racks—including hitch, trunk, and roof models—we recommend the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 hitch rack as the best way to carry your bikes on a car.

The Hopkins SubZero 80037 is the best ice scraper we’ve found.

After 120 hours of research and 1,500 miles behind the wheel, we’ve singled out the gear that’s absolutely essential for your next journey on the open road.

We’ve tested the best car chargers, and we have recommendations for affordable, reliable options that can fast-charge any device while you’re on the road.

After researching hundreds of car phone mounts and testing more than 50 models on the road, we’ve made the iOttie iTap Magnetic 2 our top pick.

After over 60 hours of research and talking with safety experts and mechanics, here are the items we recommend you keep in your car for a roadside emergency.

If you’d like the peace of mind of having a dash cam record as you drive, we think the Vantrue X4 is the best overall choice for most people.

If you need a clean out your car, the Black+Decker Max Lithium and Bissell Multi Auto 19851 are both great great vacuum options.

We spent 100 hours researching and testing to find the best methods and supplies for washing and detailing your car to maintain its looks and resale value.

Everything you need to know about cleaning and renewing your vehicle inside and out.

After testing 30 Qi certified wireless phone-charging car mounts, we’ve found the fastest and most reliable for most drivers. Here’s what we recommend.

After 50 hours of research and crash-testing, we found that the Chicco KeyFit 30 is the best infant car seat for most families.

We researched 40 booster car seats and crash-tested six, and found that the Diono Monterey XT performed the best and is comfortable and convenient to use.

Here are the essential—and nonessential—items to carry in your car during winter driving to ensure you get to your destination.

Here’s what you should know when driving in wintry conditions, to reduce the risk of your car getting stuck, sliding off the road, or suffering other problems.

After researching more than 100 portable air compressors and testing 36, here are the five models that we recommend for different people.

When the Wirecutter outdoor team goes car camping—as opposed to backpacking and carrying gear into the wilderness—this is the gear they bring.

The Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX is the best car stereo for people who want to add Apple CarPlay or Android Auto so they can use their smartphones in their vehicles.

After 100 hours of research, talking with experts, and testing 23 sets, we recommend the WeatherTech FloorLiners as the best floor mats for most drivers.

The Besign BK01 is the best way to add Bluetooth audio to your car via an aux-in jack, but we also have picks for FM transmitters and speakerphones.

After researching more than 75 models and testing about 30, we recommend the Garmin DriveSmart 55 as the best car GPS device for most people.

The best windshield wiper is the one that fits your car best. We’ve found that the Bosch Icon is a good choice for most people.

After researching about 80 backup cameras and displays and testing 15 contenders, we recommend the Accele RVCLPMBS as the best backup camera for most drivers.

After researching 30 car seats, using nine over five months, and lab testing the top six, we’re confident that the Britax Marathon ClickTight is the one to get.

After researching 40 portable jump starters and testing 12, we recommend the Weego 22s as the best for most drivers to keep in their car for emergency starts.