55 weird-as-hell things for car that are actually life-changing — & wow, they're cheap

Keep a lip balm or your favorite shade of lipstick holstered and ready to use in this car lip balm holder so you can grab and swipe at a stoplight without having to hunt through a crowded bag first. The sparkle personalizes your car’s interior while making it easy to arrive at your destination primped.

When you say, “Excuse me!” and whip out this side mirror squeegee to clean the passenger-side mirror, the person riding shotgun will think they are traveling with the original Bond — or his gadget master Q. It’s effective, though, and makes driving in inclement weather much safer. This is a pack of two, available in a selection of snazzy colors.

When you glance in your rearview mirror, are you getting the whole picture? This panoramic rearview mirror shows you everything that’s happening back there. The convex shape and expanded length capture it all. “The wider viewing angle makes a huge difference,” wrote one reviewer. “Super easy to install and fits securely over my existing mirror.” It even comes in some cute, blingy options.

Turn your vehicle's interior into a cathedral by turning the sunroof into stained glass. This window film applies easily with nothing but water and the power of static cling, and it cools the sun beating down on your head while creating stunning beauty. “I was honestly blown away by how gorgeous this stained glass sunroof window film looks in my car!” wrote one reviewer. “It completely transformed the interior.”

Coral all the daily clutter of getting from point A to point B into this dashboard mat. Your sunglasses will be ready and waiting. Your phone and wallet won’t fly around the car when you accelerate. And you can glance to make sure you have everything with you when you exit the vehicle. It comes with plenty of double-sided adhesive tape to stick it firmly.

Driving into the glaring sun can temporarily blind you and cause a dangerous situation. It can also lead to headaches and eye strain. This sun visor extender cuts the glare by sliding a sun shade between your eyes and the sun's rays. The shade is movable, too, so you can place it right where you need it. Choose from several colors.

Give your vehicle some personality by sticking these 3D decal stickers to the side mirrors. The adorable accents create just the right amount of expression. Just peel and stick them in place. “These are so cute,” wrote one reviewer. “They were easy to put on and stay on well.” They make it easy to find your car in a parking lot, too.

These mini car succulent ornaments add a bit of cute greenery to your ride without adding another chore to your to-do list. They require no water or care and are so small you can sneak them into corners and surfaces to create subtle decor. Stick them to computers, mirrors, or anywhere.

Have you identified how you got that pain in your elbow yet? It’s from resting it on the console while you drive. That’s a hard habit to break, but these elbow pads are a quick fix. Set it on that hard surface and carry on. Your elbow pain will go away. They are nice and soft and fit most vehicles.

Add a bit of humor — and a surprise — to your visor mirror with this mirror decal. This is two pieces, so you can do both visors. You will know your joke landed when your passenger starts to giggle while checking their hair. It gives every road trip a purpose. You can also stick it to the rearview mirror.

This clever cell phone holder gives you much-needed storage right where you need it by clipping to one of your air vents and putting several pockets front and center. Keep your phone, spare sunnies, some toll money, a hair clip, and whatever else you need to reach for when driving. “This little pocket is in use full time,” wrote one reviewer. “It's just plain handy.”

If you are a fan of turning obscure, rarely seen, but ubiquitous parts of life into moments of whimsy, you will love these duck tire valve caps that glow in the dark. “Cute AF,” wrote one reviewer. “They are adorable and just the right size.” Choose from lots of cute colors, too.

Make every arrival an entrance by installing this car door projector into your vehicle. When you open the door, it will throw a pool of light for you to step into. That pool can have the logo of the sports team of your choice, too, so make a statement every time you get in or out of the car. “So fun every time we open the car door!” wrote one reviewer.

Filling your vehicle with stuffed animals to keep you company is always tempting. But this cute creature is there to do a job. It is a tissue box cover that hangs from the headrest so you can position a box of tissues where you need it. Provide for the back seat or keep tissues handy for the driver. It moves easily, and there are so many cute animals to choose from.

Opening a sun shade into the windshield of your car is smart. It prevents the beating sun from using the greenhouse effect to turn the interior into an oven. But turning that act of prevention into a sight gag is even smarter. This does both. From the outside, it looks like your car is hilariously occupied, ready for the paparazzi to catch the moment. “Funny, functional, and fabulous,” wrote one reviewer.

If drive-by fries are a part of your road trip magic, this French fry holder is a must-have accessory. Drop it into a cup holder and your fries are safe — and so is your lap. No fryer oil soaking into your slacks! “Keeps all your fries in one place,” wrote one reviewer. “Fewer fries in between the seats.”

Expand your road awareness while adding some bling to your vehicle by sticking these blind spot mirrors to your side mirrors. The cute hearts adjust to take in more of the road, so that a glance will show you when something is lurking in your blind spot. Choose from several shapes.

If your seat belt digs into your shoulder, you can turn that irritation into humor by adding these Mario and Luigi seat belt covers to your rig. They prevent rashes and make driving or riding in the car more comfortable. “The most adorable things,” wrote one reviewer. “Slide up and down the seat belt without any issue and are very comfortable and well-made.”

If your car is always a mess, there is a fast and simple solution that will prevent that. Hang a disposable car trash bag from the headrest. Whenever you have an empty food container, drink cup, or wrapper, put it in the bag instead of tossing it on the floor. Now, all you have to do to clean the car is throw the full bag in the trash and hang a replacement.

When your car is where you are working, you will love that you have this steering wheel tray tucked under the seat. It transforms the driver's seat into an office in seconds. Use it, too, to make meals on the road more civilized. It snaps around the steering wheel to create a stable surface, complete with a cup holder.

Give your car’s interior lighting an upgrade with these LED car lights that illuminate in many colors. Plug the power into the lighter, run the lights along the floor, and use your phone to pick a mood. You can choose from 16 million colors, set it to keep the beat with your music, or enjoy whatever personalized lighting effect you can dream up.

Fill your car with flowers, and you will always be happy to drive. These air vent clips are fun, colorful, and easy to install. Each one has a compartment where you can drop some essential oil or scent, so they make your car smell fresh, too. This is a pack of six.

Strike fear into the hearts of other drivers by attaching these 3D devil horns to your car. When you pull up behind another vehicle, they won’t know if you are driving a sedan, a Jeep, or a demon. “My car looked so evil and so cool at the same time,” wrote one reviewer. Choose from several colors.

Driving with your little dog in your lap isn’t really safe for you or the dog. Indulge your pet’s desire to ride shotgun with this console dog car seat, so you both stay safe. “My dog absolutely loves this car seat!” wrote one reviewer. “It keeps her comfortable and secure during car rides, and she settles right in as soon as we get in the car.”

Bring the botanical vibe to your vehicle’s interior by hanging this crochet car air freshener from the rearview mirror. It comes with a bottled scent diffuser to insert into the center. Or you can use your own perfume or essential oils. There are several plants to choose from.

Let your car go over to the dark side! This push to start button cover looks like Darth Vader is controlling the power to your vehicle. It’s a small upgrade, but it makes a surprisingly effective statement. There are other looks to choose from, too. But imagine yourself intoning, “I am your father!” every time you start the car.

Add some decor while boosting the convenience in your car with these cute headrest hooks with big bows on them. The simple addition of a hook gives you a place to hang your purse, backpack, groceries, and shopping bags so nothing rolls around or spills. This is two hooks, and there are lots of colors and patterns to choose from.

Hopefully, you will never need to use this safety hammer. But if an emergency happens and you are trapped in your car or in your seat belt, you will be glad you have it. You’ll be able to find it, too, because it glows in the dark. It contains a hammer to break through tough vehicle glass and a blade that’s designed to cut through webbing. This is a set of two.

Everything is perfect about that huge water bottle you carry everywhere to stay hydrated, except it won’t fit in your car’s cup holder. Don’t change the water bottle. Change the cup holder by installing this cup holder expander. It’s easy. Drop it into the cup holder you have. Its grippy, springy feet hold firmly while you drop your favorite flask into it. There are several size options.

Plug this colorful car light bulb into a USB port in your car and tap it to turn the light on and off. It instantly lights the interior in a delicious ambient glow. You can adjust the brightness to set the perfect mood for your drive. This is a pack of four in four different colors.

Instead of risking your expensive sunglasses in the chaos of your interior, give them a safe place to ride. This bat wing-shaped sunglasses holder not only keeps them safe, but it also turns your interior into a spooky, personalized bat mobile.

Why not put your motivational sayings where they have the biggest effect? You will see this car mirror sticker every time you look in the rearview mirror. That means it will offer a mood boost when you are on your way out into the world and need it. This is a set of four, and there are lots of sayings to choose from.

Get cozy on your next drive and make sure your vehicle is in the mood, too, by dressing it in this gear shift hoodie. It protects your hands from heat and cold and gives the interior some attitude. “Super cute and does a great job of keeping my shifter warm in the winter,” wrote one reviewer. It comes in lots of cute colors.

When it's your turn to rest, do it right by wearing this eye mask that has a built-in travel pillow. You will be ready to drive when it's your shift because it creates a comfortable place for you to tune out completely. The 3D contoured eye bed completely blocks light without putting pressure on your eyes, while the pillow cushions your head and holds it steady by grabbing onto the headrest.

Hang these car handle straps from the handles in your car or from the grab bar, rearview mirror, or even the bumper. They look cute and glow at night, so you can see your car, identify it in a parking lot, or just for added pizzazz. There are lots of colors and heart styles to choose from.

Don’t arrive wrinkled. If your road trip or move will involve many outfit changes, this car clothes hanger rod lets you turn the back seat into a closet. The length adjusts from 35 to 63 inches, so it's easy to fit it into your vehicle, and it attaches right to the grab handles or garment hooks.

Subtle color is the way to punch up the look of your interior without going too far. And this knob cover trim set is the easy way to add little pops of color that are at once bright and understated. The rings fit over the start button and other dials in your car so perfectly that it looks like you purchased a custom trim model when all you did was drop $20.

Make the cup holders easy to use and clean while also making them part of your anti-car-mess messaging campaign with this bling car cup holder coaster two-pack that effectively delivers your message. “I always hear a chuckle or two out of anyone who rides in my car,” wrote one reviewer. “They're super durable and easy to drop right into your cup holder.” Choose from many color options.

Wouldn’t it be nice to drive without any whining, begging, or complaining from the back seat? This tablet holder is the hack you need. It turns any tablet or phone into an in-car entertainment system that keeps your back-seat drivers quiet, happy, and occupied. “Lifesaver for those long trips and grouchy backseat passengers,” wrote one reviewer.

If you love bling, this car accessories set will not ask you to hold back. In a few minutes, your interior will be ready to disco. There is a wheel cover, phone holder, license plate frame, vent trim, dual USB charger, cup holder coasters, headrest hooks, glasses holder, and more. And it is all tricked out in shiny. Choose from lots of colors and go nuts.

These cute sprite car hooks are the perfect place to hang your bag when you are driving solo. They can handle your purse and some groceries without dropping everything all over the floor. And when you have an impatient, fussy back-seat passenger, you can drop your phone into it, turn on some in-vehicle entertainment, and drive in peace. There are several sprites to choose from.

When you are rolling down the road and a snack mood hits, pull into the drive-through and get yourself some fries or nuggets. And don’t hold back on the sauce packets because you have the Saucemoto dip clip deployed and ready. Drop the ketchup packet in and dip while you drive. No mess. No pulling over to enjoy your meal. Genius.

Show your car some love by mounting this adorable heart car start button. Evoking a cartoonish beating heart every time you start your car, it adds a glimpse of humor and color to your interior. It sticks easily and makes it easy to find the start button.

A few small touches turn the factory-boring interior of your car into a place that expresses your vibe. These car door handle covers are so easy to install. Wrap them around the grab bar or door handles, and they give the space a bit of glam. They also protect the permanent parts of your interior, helping the car hold its value as you live your life. Choose from several colors.

Rein in the chaos that’s unfolding in the back of your vehicle with this clever car trunk organizer that gets all the essentials you keep on hand off the floor and into pockets. You can see into the big mesh pockets, so anyone can find the emergency tools. Meanwhile, fabric pockets keep your personal gear stashed but handy. It attaches securely to the headrests. Choose from several colors.

If you run into cold weather, you will be glad you have this heated car blanket stashed in your car. Whether you are stranded or just looking for some coziness on a road trip, it taps into the power of your car battery for warmth. “If you have a passenger that is always cranking the heat up,” wrote one reviewer. “I strongly recommend this.”

Bring your car up to speed on your tech needs by plugging this retractable car charger into the lighter. You will never have to hunt for charging cords again. Just pull out the USB-C or Lightning cords built into it and plug in. There are also two USB ports — one USB-C and one USB-A — so you can power anything with it.

Want to ramp up the superhero mood if your vehicle? Hang this amazing Deadpool hanging pendant from the rearview. “It looks great in my car!” wrote one reviewer. “Every time I get in, it brings a smile to my face. It's a fun, unique piece that perfectly captures Deadpool's irreverent humor.”

You might feel helpless against the incursion of water and debris into your garage. But there is a very simple fix for that. This garage door threshold seal is it. It is, essentially, a weatherproofing strip for that big entryway. Lay it in the entry, and it prevents everything from rain to leaves and bugs from getting in. You can drive right over it, and it comes in several colors and lengths.

You do not have to haul your cleaning kit to the car to keep the interior clean. This cleaning gel is so easy to deploy that you can grab it and dust while you are waiting in your car. And it does a better job than cloths and sprays. Press it into those hard-to-clean crevices, and it grabs dirt and dust and holds onto it. When it’s too dirty to use, throw it away.

Ever wished the back seat of your car had a tray table like the ones on airplanes? Meet the solution! This back-seat organizer clips onto the front-seat headrest and gives passengers a cup holder and compartments to hold snacks, phones, and toys. It even has hooks to hold your bags when no one is in the back seat.

Just because you don’t want to declare your beliefs or family size in the window of your car doesn’t mean you don’t want decor. Add some botanical bling to the windows with this pretty, removable wildflowers car window decal. It’s shaped to fit into a window corner and doesn’t proclaim anything except that nature is beautiful.

Embrace the absurd by giving your car a tail. This wagging tail is fuzzy, adorable, ridiculous, and animated! How can you — or anyone — resist it? It’s easy to attach to your car and it will help you imagine a world where your vehicle is a trusty transport animal. It comes in several colors.

You don’t have to suffer from back pain while driving. Place this car seat cushion on your seat, and it softens your car seat, creates a safe place for your coccyx, and makes the drive much more comfortable. The wedge shape promotes healthy posture, and the tailbone cutaway eliminates all pressure on that sensitive area. “Welcome relief,” wrote one reviewer.

These cute car headrest pillows add a pop of color to your car’s interior and make it more comfortable. They strap onto the headrest so they won’t create car clutter, and the strawberry pattern is adorable. If you prefer cats, pandas, or rabbits, or other flavors of cuteness, there is an option for you, too.