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Why I Started Building a Car Essentials Kit in My 30s

As I entered my 30s, I realized that I didn’t have the essentials I needed for my car in case of an emergency, or the basic items that everyone should carry in their vehicle. Some of the things that I found on Amazon were actually quite interesting, such as a car registration holder. I never in a million years thought of having something in there. I just have it loose in my glove box.

Windshield Cover for Icy Mornings

A windshield cover for those icy mornings is another item that I never even knew existed. I always saw people throw a trash bag, sheet, or old towel on their windshield, which is still effective, but this is much better and specifically made for the elements!

Portable Travel First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is essential for your car, especially if you have active children of any age. This small portable travel first aid kit is perfect to fit anywhere in your car without taking up any space!

All-in-One Car Emergency Kit

Everyone needs this car emergency kit because it is everything you will need in one zip-lock pouch! The kit includes jumper cables, an emergency poncho, utility gloves, an LED headlight, and so many more essentials. My favorite thing that comes with it is a pouch that will keep everything neat in your car.

To-Go Kleenex for Winter Season

At the time of this post, we are in the early days of the winter season, and to-go Kleenex is a necessity in your car. There have been too many times that I’ve jumped in my car for warmth, looking for a tissue, and could not find one! What I love about this deal is that you receive 8 packs of Kleenex that each of which has 10 tissues in the individual packs. You can’t go wrong with this find!

Trunk Organizer for Busy Parents

This trunk organizer is perfect for storing if you are a sports parent, a dance parent, or a busy parent! You can store all of your car essentials in this organizer and leave it in your trunk for easy access. This organizer has 2-compartment that you can use to separate your cleaning products and everyday essentials.

Seat Gap Filler to Stop Losing Everything

After you organize your trunk area, you need to order this seat gap filler because you may not have realized all that you have lost in between your seats. I’ve found money, glasses, hair scrunchies, and my ID. This is also very discreet, so no worries about it messing up your aesthetic you have going in your car.

Seat Hooks for Kids’ Bags

Calling all parents! These seat hooks are perfect for after-school pickups and long road trips that require access to their bags. Your kiddo would be able to still access their bags without taking up space in the back seat. A win-win for everyone!

Portable Air Compressor (A Hidden Car Essential)

I had no clue that there was such a thing as a portable air compressor! This is essential for your car and the perfect gift to give someone. When the temperature drops, everyone has to deal with that low air pressure sign coming on, and going to Sheetz to stand in line is annoying. Purchase this cool gadget, and you will never have to stand in another line again!

Mini Handheld Vacuum for a Clean Car

I’ve become a stickler on the cleanliness of my car. I need all the places that I spend the most time in to be as clean as possible. This small vacuum is powerful with a 14000Pa suction and small enough to store in your seat pockets or trunk organizer!

Armor All Cleaning Wipes for the Final Touch

After you vacuum out your car, you can grab these Armor All Protectant Glass AND Cleaning wipes to give the interior a final wipedown of all dust, stains, and dirt! You will receive one container of wipes for the glass, a container of wipes for cleaning, and a container for protectant. For $12.79 (at the time of posting), you can’t beat it!

3-in-1 Charger + Apple Watch Cord

For $8.49, you can order yourself a 3-in-1 charger that will handle all of your possible charging needs. It also comes with an adapter in case your car still has a USB port. My favorite thing about this charger is that it includes a cord for your Apple Watch!! There have been plenty of days when that would have come in handy on a day I forgot to charge my watch.

Clear Toiletry Bag for Glove Compartment Essentials

This next Amazon find is not a car essential, but I think it is necessary to keep in your glove compartment. It is a clear toiletry bag that is marketed for air travel, but it works perfectly in the car. You can still buy those travel-size deodorants, sanitizers, gum, perfume, etc, and keep them in your car. There’s no such thing as being overprepared!

Closing Thoughts: More Intentional Amazon Finds Coming

This is the end of our list, but not the end of our intentional TCR Amazon finds series. We will be covering realistic items that you can actually use in your day-to-day life that are of good quality and worthy of your money. Let’s discuss in the comments what essentials you keep in your car.