‘Tested & Trusted’ Expert Picks on Sale Now for Amazon Prime Day

‘Tested & Trusted’ Expert Picks on Sale Now for Amazon Prime Day
‘Tested & Trusted’ Expert Picks on Sale Now for Amazon Prime Day

Tested & Trusted

How does the average car enthusiast know what products and gear to buy? We ask the experts. The Gear Team has spent the last year doing hands-on tests of dozens of popular products in a variety of categories, pitting popular, bestselling, and even brand-new products against the competition in real-world testing and letting our readers know which ones are the best, which ones will get the job done, and which ones to avoid.

We’ve tested everything from tools and shop gear to car-cleaning products and compiled the winners and top performers from each test on our Tested & Trusted page, where readers can find all our Overall Best winners and top gear picks in one place.

With Prime Day coming up, a ton of these Tested & Trusted winners are on sale. Check out these great deals below on products, gear, and tools we’ve tested, trusted, and recommend.

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Best Overall EV Charger

JuiceBox JuiceBox 40 Smart EV Charging Station

JuiceBox 40 Smart EV Charging Station

Best Overall EV Charger

JuiceBox JuiceBox 40 Smart EV Charging Station

Now 14% off

Credit: Michael Simari

Home EV chargers are still extremely pricey, so any savings are welcome. Our Dave VanderWerp named the JuiceBox 40 the Best Overall EV Charger last year. An update of that test is currently underway—but until another charger can dethrone our top pick, the JuiceBox 40 is still the champ. And it’s on sale for Prime Day.

Best Overall Tire Inflator

Avid Power 20V Cordless Tire Inflator

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20V Cordless Tire Inflator

Best Overall Tire Inflator

Avid Power 20V Cordless Tire Inflator

Now 22% off

Credit: Michael Simari

If we were shopping for a portable tire inflator to keep in our car, we’d choose the Avid Power Cordless. With a faster inflation time than the competition, plus the battery’s USB port for charging phones and such, our choice for Best Overall Tire Inflator turned out to be a pretty easy call.

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Best All-In-One Child Car Seat

Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat

4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat

Best All-In-One Child Car Seat

Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat

Credits: Amazon

For our roundup of the Best Child Car Seatswe turned to our colleagues at Good Housekeeping for theirrecommendations. In their testing, the Good Housekeeping Institute named this Graco 4Ever DLX car seat its “Best All-In-One” car seat, noting that it “might be the only child car seat you’ll ever need.”

Best Overall Portable Jump Starter

Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNC325 Jump Starter

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Jump-N-Carry JNC325 Jump Starter

Best Overall Portable Jump Starter

Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNC325 Jump Starter

Now 31% off

Credit: Michael Simari

With seemingly hundreds of portable jump starters on the market, it can be tempting to just grab one of the cheapest and hope for the best. Instead, the Gear Team chose the Clore Jump-N-Carry as ours Best Overall Portable Jump Starter. In our testing, the American-made jumper boasts enough power to start just about any vehicle, is compact enough to store in your trunk, and features the specs you need to jump a vehicle anywhere, anytime.

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Best Sim Racing Wheel

Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals

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G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals

Best Sim Racing Wheel

Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals

Now 25% off

Credits: Amazon

While we didn’t put a bunch of sim racing setups head to head (yet), this wheel-and-pedal combo from Logitech is highly recommended for both beginners and experienced racers. At $100 off, this is a marvelous deal (and it might go even lower come Prime Day).

Best Bluetooth OBD-II Scanners

BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBD-II Scanner

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Bluetooth Pro OBD-II Scanner

Best Bluetooth OBD-II Scanners

BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBD-II Scanner

Now 17% off

Credits: Amazon

While techs and mechanics need a fully functional, plug-in diagnostic tool, the average car lover can get by with an affordable Bluetooth scanner. When we set out to find the Best OBD-II Scannersthe Gear Team chose the BlueDriver as our Best Overall, noting its tile-style interface was exceptionally easy to use, and we had no issues finding codes, tests, and other data.

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Best Overall Car Vacuum

Black+Decker Dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum

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Dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Best Overall Car Vacuum

Black+Decker Dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Now 17% off

Credits: Amazon

We chose the Dustbuster as ours Best Overall Car Vacuum for its successful blend of price, performance, and household versatility. For big, chunky messes, this is the car vacuum you’ll want.

Best overall wiper blade

Rain-X Latitude 2-in-1 Water Repellent Wiper Blades

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Latitude 2-in-1 Water Repellent Wiper Blades

Best overall wiper blade

Rain-X Latitude 2-in-1 Water Repellent Wiper Blades

Now 11% off

Credits: Amazon

We tried a bunch of ’em, and the Rain-X Latitude Water Repellency was our pick for the Best Wiper Blades. The hydrophobic coating on the blades works very well and improves visibility immediately, and it was quiet and left no streaks. Plus, the price point is attractive—especially on Prime Day.

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Best Driving Sunglasses

Prada 0PS 02XS Rubber Frame Polarized Sunglasses

0PS 02XS Rubber Frame Polarized Sunglasses

Best Driving Sunglasses

Prada 0PS 02XS Rubber Frame Polarized Sunglasses

Now 49% off

Credits: Amazon

Who would’ve thought a pair of Prada sunglasses would make it to us Favorite Driving Sunglasses list? We were pleasantly surprised by the performance and comfort of these shades, and it was one of our most-worn pairs during testing.

Best Waterless Car Wash

Aero Cosmetics Wash Wax All

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Wash Wax All

Best Waterless Car Wash

Aero Cosmetics Wash Wax All

Now 10% off

Credits: Amazon

our favorite Waterless Car Wash product not only cleans efficiently but leaves a smooth, shiny, just-waxed look. The scent is pleasant as well. This 32-ounce bottle should go a long way on your car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle, side-by-side, et al.

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Best Car Ramps for Trucks & SUVs

FloTool RhinoRamp MAX

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RhinoRamp MAX

Best Car Ramps for Trucks & SUVs

FloTool RhinoRamp MAX

Now 21% off

Credit: Gannon Burgett

When we tested the Best Car Ramps for 2023, we chose the RhinoRamp Max as the best for trucks thanks to the sturdy material, supreme grip, and 17-inch-wide base. The ramps nest and stack out of the way too.

Best Folding Creeper

Omega Lift Equipment Z-Creeper

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Z-Creeper

Best Folding Creeper

Omega Lift Equipment Z-Creeper

Now 16% off

Credit: Gannon Burgett

When we tested a slew of mechanic’s creepers, we found the versatility of the Z-Creeper to be unmatched, and its comfort was up there with the best. It also transforms into both an upright chair and a stool—meaning you’ll have mobility working under or alongside any vehicle.

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Recommended by Editors

MaxxHaul Adjustable Wall-Mount Tire Rack

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Adjustable Wall-Mount Tire Rack

Recommended by Editors

MaxxHaul Adjustable Wall-Mount Tire Rack

Now 15% off

Credits: Scott Olman

Our Scott Olman says if you’re still stacking your extra tires on the garage floor, you’re nuts. Get them off the ground and out of the way with one of these adjustable racks. They’re perfect for storing sets of winter or performance tires when you’re not using them.

Best Car Book for Kids

Road & Track Crew Big & Fast Cars

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Big & Fast Cars

Best Car Book for Kids

Road & Track Crew Big & Fast Cars

Now 14% off

Credits: Amazon

Call us biased, but we gotta plug this kids’ book from the Road & Track Crew. It’s a veritable encyclopedia of automobile knowledge aimed at car-loving kids, and at this price, you may as well start your Christmas shopping early.

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Jon Langston is an avid motorcyclist and gear collector whose work has appeared in Men’s Journal, Cycle World, The Drive, Rider, Iron & Air, Motorcyclist, and more.

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