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Mother’s Day gift idea for the Mom who loves her car

ggbailey floor mats

Car-related gifts aren’t just for Dads these days!  Moms like their cars, too, and they want to keep them looking nice.  This Mother’s Day, you can help Mom spiff up her car with new custom-fit floor mats.  GGBAILEY, a Certified Women’s Business founded by women who are passionate about driving and car design, offers premium

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Baseus Wireless Charging Gravity Car Mount review

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Mounting your phone where you can see it while driving has become the norm. Whether you’re using it for a GPS system or entertainment, everyone wants their phone easy to get to, or at least within their visual field. I was recently sent a one-hand air vent clip from Baseus in black to test. Note:

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This dashcam protects your car around the clock

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Thieves don’t like cameras. That’s what Owl is counting on with their new entry into the ever-crowded dashcam market. Owl is an always-on, multipurpose “Car Cam” which records video when you’re driving and protects your car when you’re elsewhere. This small but powerful device leverages a touchscreen, front and rear-facing cameras, a lot more tech,

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This wireless parking sensor prevents bumps when parking your car

bump avoiding parking sensor

All our cars have rear-view cameras that help with parking, but sometimes you still need a bit more information than the camera can give you.  Two of our cars also have built-in proximity sensors that warn you when you’re getting too close to an obstacle with either the front or rear bumpers, but our daughter’s

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Add power to the front AND back seat of your car with one car charger

rapidx x5

The X5 car charger from RapidX is a charging adapter for your car that plugs into 12V-24V vehicle outlets and cigarette lighters. We’ve all seen USB car chargers before, so don’t click the back button on your browser just yet. What sets the RapidX X5 charger apart from many others on the market is that

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Keep your drink at the correct temperature longer for car trips

auto hot or cold cup holder

There are lots of travel mugs that promise to keep your drink hot or cold for hours, but they only work if you have them with you.  The Auto Hot or Cold Cup Holder at Sharper Image is safe for any 12-20 ounce paper, foam, or plastic disposable cup and metal cans; images at Sharper

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