Top Car Accessories Every Automotive Enthusiast Needs in 2025

As you explore what the new year brings, take the opportunity to add something new to your environment, specifically the one in your car. This guide to the top car accessories for every automotive enthusiast puts you at the cutting edge of technological advances that make a trip even to the gas station a joy ride to remember. Don’t forget to set the mood with Drift’s lineup of exclusive car fresheners—the latest in car scenting technology. 

Portable Espresso Maker

Yes, you can make espresso while sitting in your car. While the features vary depending on the type of portable espresso maker you buy, the result is the same: a potent cup of coffee. If you plan on adding this to your cart, just remember to pull over to make and enjoy the espresso—don’t let it become another distraction. 

Cigarette Lighter Plug

If you’re lucky enough to still have a cigarette lighter in your car, these plugs make a great filler for what’s typically dead/unused space. Sure, the standard plug will suffice, but there are plenty of witty options to choose from. You can easily find a few cigarette lighter plugs with “fire missiles,” “eject,” or even “nitrous” written on them—it almost makes you feel like you’re part of a James Bond film. 

Precision Screwdriver

Your average screwdriver set can typically handle all the fasteners scattered around your vehicle, but a precision screwdriver gets into those hard-to-reach places where smaller screws love to hide. Cordless button-powered versions make great additions to your toolbox or a perfect birthday or Christmas gift, depending on the time of year. 

Car Cleaning Gel

It’s a car enthusiast’s annoyance and a detailer’s worst nightmare to clean all the nooks and crannies that exist in a vehicle’s interior. However, car cleaning gel makes it easy to remove debris from these hard-to-reach areas. Plus, it’s a minimal investment and easy to throw away if it gets too dirty. 

USB Star Night Light

Automotive enthusiasts dreaming of the Rolls-Royce starlight headliner in their vehicle can make their dreams a reality with a USB star night light. Designed to be used in your car or at home, these night lights project hundreds of pinpricks onto your vehicle’s headliner. Many come with adjustable colors you can use to set the mood. 

Sauce Dipping Clip

You don’t have to spill an open packet of sauce in your car to know that they’re not made for in-car use—until now. The sauce dipping clip originally appeared on the hit show Shark Tank and has been delighting car owners ever since. Pick up a sauce dipping clip to see what the hype is all about. 

Garage Parking Sensor

Not everyone has a spacious garage that makes it easy to pull your car in at night. Even then, knowing how close you are to the garage wall can be challenging. With the garage parking sensor, you can turn a mundane task into an interactive light show. 

The garage parking sensor works off the concept of proximity by using a laser. As you back up, the sensor stays green to indicate you have plenty of room to back up. As it turns yellow and then red, this means you’ve reached your desired position and can put your vehicle in park. 

Luxury Car Freshener 

Drift’s new Metal car freshener is the epitome of style. Its sleek bronze cover effortlessly conceals a premium-scented insert. The rubber-tipped clip easily installs on the car freshener body and slips onto your car’s vent blades without a scratch. A small lever on the bottom allows you to adjust the scent intensity. 

Cupholder Trash Cans

Have you ever known an auto enthusiast who tolerates trash in their vehicle? For the tidy car owner, there are cupholder trash cans of various styles and capacities. These portable miniature trash cans sometimes fit in door pockets as well. 

Rear Window Sign

If you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ve probably seen the rear window signs that make some funny—and some not-so-nice—gestures out the back of many vehicles. However you choose to express yourself, these signs make an entertaining addition to your car. 

LED Flashlight Gloves

Lack of light can turn any car repair into a nightmare, which is where LED flashlight gloves come in. These gloves incorporate LEDs to direct light right where it needs to go—at your fingertips. They can also come in handy if you have to take your pet out on a bathroom break in the middle of the night. 

Custom License Plate Frames

Vanity license plates can be expensive, but you don’t have to pay a lot to get personalized license plate frames. A quick internet search reveals numerous options, from glitz-and-glam designs to lightweight carbon styles. 

Car Polisher

Maintaining your vehicle’s shine requires the right tools, including a car polisher. Automotive enthusiasts who know how to correct paint can buff away scratches with these tools, which also come in handy when it's time for waxing. 

Magnetic Windshield Cleaner

Cleaning the inside of your windshield can feel like a never-ending game of chasing streaks. However, the magnetic windshield cleaner pairs a cleaning cloth on the inside with an external cloth to cut your windshield cleaning time in half. 

Car Door Logo Projector

Many luxury vehicles have already adopted the technology behind projecting a manufacturer’s logo onto the ground when you open the door. However, your car may not be equipped with that same feature—until now. Select from several major automotive brands or create your own text to shine on the ground. 

Push Button Cover

The start/stop button you probably push without thinking doesn’t have to blend into your car’s interior. Instead, you can customize the area around the button or the button itself with various accessories. Popular examples include a joystick or decorative ring that encircles the button. 

Chamois

Drying your vehicle off with air can help you avoid unsightly scratches and make quick work of what can be a tedious job. However, it’s always good to have a soft, clean chamois in a pinch. This innovative material quickly soaks up water and can easily be wrung out to increase its absorbency. 

Upgrade Your Ride With Drift’s Aromatic Car Accessories

The best car accessories enhance your experience behind the wheel. Explore the selection of luxurious Drift car fresheners available to elevate your ride, including the latest metal car freshener. Sign up for our mailing list to receive notifications of new releases, and don’t forget to order your Drift car freshener today!