Gear & Gadgets
Defeat on-the-go clutter with Truck Office and clean your car's nooks and crannies
Office space For high-end clutter control, check out the Truck Office, a system of latching compartments and roomy drawers designed for contractors and others who work out of their...
All you need to fix a flat tire and a truck bed cover with strength and good looks
Flat repair The Slime Powerspair is a 48-piece kit that includes everything you need to fix a flat tire, including a heavy-duty 12-volt compressor that will inflate most tires...
Add space and privacy to your vehicle and peruse mini replicas of classic racers
Extra space Add a little private space to your van or SUV with the Add-A-Cabana, a partial enclosure that fits over an open tailgate or lift gate. The nylon...
Seat covers adapt with the times and outboard strongbox holds a spare set of keys
Clean seats Side-impact airbags and child seats have put the kibosh on traditional seat covers. So when you want to slip a protective layer between you and the seat,...
Save loose change from between-the-seats oblivion and catch a car-building TV show
Loss blocker Stop loose change, fries and cell phones from getting lost between seats with the Drop Stop kit, which includes perfectly shaped neoprene blockers that snugly fit over...
Art that looks good coming or going and a better tool for cleaning your windshield
Wall hanging Put that hood to good use with California Car Cover Company's 3-D Hanging Shelves -- scaled-down versions of your favorite vehicle's front- or rear-end. Models include the...
Take a souped-up mouse for a spin around your desk and expand your rearview vision
Fast mouse Even while stuck in the office you can feel a little open-road freedom with a Road Mice mouse. There are models from General Motors, Ford, Lamborghini, Nissan,...
Road-trip navigation goes high-tech and cuff links sport an automotive theme
Mapping update Serious road trippers should check out the new version of Microsoft Streets & Trips, which now allows users to share trip details with friends and family, and...
DVDs offer an archive of televised car history and wrench design makes work easier
Cars on DVD Take a look back at classic car commercials, vintage racing films and historic TV programs via the DVDs offered by Historic Video Archives. Choose from options...
Web site lets you customize your Mustang and gadget gives you polishing power
Custom Mustang If the 9,224 possible accessory combinations on the 2010 Ford Mustang are a little overwhelming, check out Ford's online customizer. Up to four people can work on...
Give your garage floor a racetrack look and read up on Henry Ford and his empire
Custom flooring Spruce up your garage with RaceDeck's snap-together plastic and metal flooring. Patterns are customizable and there's no surface preparation needed before you lay it down. Design a...
Thirsty microfiber towel won't scratch and foam cushions protect doors from dings
Super towel Meguiar's supersoft Water Magnet drying towel is made from an exclusive microfiber-in-a-waffle-weave pattern and has three times the absorbency of a regular terry-cloth towel. The microfiber and...
Touch up scratches with a portable paint shop and add desk space to your vehicle
Paint pens Touch up scratches more easily with AutoSharp Paint Pens by Auto Visuals. Each marker-style pen is filled to exactly match your vehicle's paint code. And the high-quality...
Take a mini classic dash for a spin and install a subtler stopper in the garage
Dashboard mini Get behind the wheel of classics like the '65 Mustang or '67 Corvette for a lot less with California Car Cover's one-sixth-scale dashboard replicas. They come with...
Clever accessory is a tailgate triumph and leather cleaners restore your seats
Tailgate add-on Get ready for football season with the Tailgate Cargo Box, an aluminum storage box that can carry up to 500 pounds off a standard hitch receiver. Once...
A practical grill travels with you and comedian Adam Carolla podcasts about cars
Grill box Practical and clever, the Tool Box Grill comes in coal and propane versions with two cooking surface sizes. The larger grill (shown) has a center-opening lid that...
A stylish, lightweight camper trailer and utensils for the mechanic in your life
RV light If you're looking for a camper trailer you can tow with a light truck or SUV, check out the T@B trailer, by Thor Industries. Made from aluminum...
Build a simpler model car with Paper Toys and keep your little one's car seat cool
Car cutouts Download and print a foldable DeLorean or Ferrari -- or maybe a school bus or London taxi -- for free from Paper Toys. All of the folds,...
Customize a model car or truck and spruce up for summer with a shiny new grille
Custom model Build your own scale-model custom car or truck at Ridemakerz' design center. The choices are nearly limitless, with assorted bodies, graphics, wheels, electronic engine sounds and light...
Become the Rembrandt of rides with painting DVDs and clip on sun protection
DIY DVDs Learn to do advanced vehicle-maintenance projects yourself with the PaintUcation series of instructional DVDs. The series covers topics such as color sanding, rust repair, detailing and body-panel...
Try out car restoration on a small scale and upgrade to superbright LED lights
Remodel game Thinking of getting into the restoration game? Try playing American Muscle Challenge first. It's a board game that challenges players to build and restore a classic vehicle....
Ford and Ferrari clash in a speed read and car lovers get their own coffee blends
Fast read A.J. Baime's new book, "Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans," centers around the quest by Henry Ford II...
Knee Blades aid weekend mechanics and artist gives new life to worn-out auto parts
Knee pads Save your knees with Knee Blades, pads that cushion and support you with injection-molded soft gel material. Three swiveling wheels aid speedy movement around your ride. About...
Cover up quickly, improve your car's acoustics and boost your tie-down capability
Half-slip The compact, easy-to-manage iCover is a great alternative to full-size car covers for short-term protection. It shields the interior from direct sunlight, keeping it cool, and hides valuables...
Sleek driving shoes, a digital gauge for old-school rides and Insight's bright ad
Racing shoe Even if you're not a racer, you can still appreciate the anti-skid thin sole that provides great pedal "feel" when driving, as well as the out-of-the-car styling...
Flashlight makes a compact emergency kit and third brake light fills your hitch
Security kit Life Gear's wind-up flashlight not only provides up to an hour of light from one minute of cranking, its four power options can also be used to...
Charge your mobile devices on the go and splash out on a thoroughly modern classic
iPod extender Extend the life of your iPhone or mp3 player on the road with the Duracell USB Charger, a USB charging port that plugs right into the car's...
New products from TAG Heuer and Scrublades improve your vision on the road
Night vision The low-light lenses in the Night Vision Driving Glasses from TAG Heuer were developed for professional racers competing in the French 24 Hours of Le Mans, but...
The perfect grill for tailgate parties and a car towel that protects your hands
Car grill The ultimate tailgate accessory has to be The Barbecue 'Vette, a grill that looks just like the rear end of the Chevrolet sports car, complete with exhaust...
Have a seat while washing the car and stay cozy when you're on the road
Back saver Save your back with the Step2 Company's Rugged Roll Work Seat, a durable stool and tool caddy that can support up to 250 pounds, rolls on large...
Outfit your ride for spring with a Jeep roll-back canopy and taillight shades
Drop top Celebrate spring with Bestop, Inc.'s Trektop, made for several Jeep Wrangler models. The soft top has a roll-back canopy that provides an open-air experience, exposing the front...
Keep stainless-steel parts looking new and prop up your hood with hydraulic struts
Steel shine Keep your stainless-steel parts looking brand new with Borla's cleaner/restorer/polish that cuts through layers of dulling oxides to restore finish and protect against tarnish. $20, borla.com Hood...
The smart design of all-terrain floor liners keeps your Jeep tidy
Dirt protection The grippy, deep-treads and high perimeter walls of Omix-Ada's All-Terrain Floor Liners (made especially for Jeep Wranglers) helps contain and channel away the goop that's part of...
McQueen's Bullitt car gets cut down to size and Cargo Sock has your back
Speeding Bullitt If the nine-minute chase scene in the Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" is one of your all-time favorites, lay on the gas and order your own die-cast, 7.75-inch-long...
Purify your car's air while you drive and think pink with Garmin's GPS
Cleaner car air Clean your car's air with Filter Stream Products' Auto AirTamer, a filterless air purifier that plugs into a 12-volt power socket and uses the car's air...
A space-saving utility trailer, a rolling light show and a quick end to pet hair
Spare room When a utility trailer is not in use transporting classic, racing or off-road vehicles, it can take up a lot of space. Kendon Industries solves that problem...
The right muffler, tricked-out strollers and a foolproof tire pressure gauge
Muffle it Corsa db series mufflers are precision pieces made for specific makes, models and even years. You'll never buy a generic muffler again after you hear -- or...
Fuel efficiency tracking, chocolate chassis and armrests for windows-down weather
Fuel-obsessed When you plug the Ecometer from Auto Meter Products into your car, a compact gauge lets you know how fuel efficient your driving is in real-time. Stay in...
Make your horn sing, convert to Lambo style doors and ride on energy-saving tires
New tune Customize your honk with the Horntones FX-550, which accepts and plays mp3 sound clips through its loudspeaker that installs under the hood of the vehicle. About $300,...
Hot hoods, online repair advice and help corralling the junk in your trunk
Pop top Even if your Mustang isn't top of the line, your hood can be. APM Automotive's fiberglass hoods are ready to be painted or can be ordered prepainted...
Auto-audio amplifiers, CarChip data collection and cool tool storage
Speak up Celebrity car designer Chip Foose has applied his styling magic to the "FD Series by Arc Audio," a selection of auto-audio amplifiers and speakers designed to integrate...
