Car gear that pairs with AXLY

Start here: an OBD2 adapter

AXLY talks to your car through a Bluetooth LE OBD2 adapter — it's the one piece of hardware you actually need. Everything else on this page is optional.

Then: the AXLY dashboard kit

A phone mount and a fast charger are all you need to turn your phone + AXLY into a free dash cam, a live digital dashboard, and a drag-strip track timer.

Interior & Comfort

• Best Car Air Fresheners & Odor Eliminators (2025)

  The best car air fresheners and odor eliminators neutralize unwanted odors at the source rather than just masking them, using activated charcoal, enzymatic formulas, or long-lasting vent clips. Top picks include the Chemical Guys New Car Smell spray, Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag, Febreze Car Vent Clip, and Little Trees Black Ice hanging freshener..

• Best All-Weather Car Floor Mats to Protect Your Interior

  The best car floor mats are WeatherTech FloorLiners for custom laser-measured fit, Husky Liners X-act Contour for soft-touch protection, Motor Trend FlexTough for budget all-weather coverage, and 3D MAXpider Kagu for premium tiered protection..

• Best Car Seat Covers for Comfort and Protection

  For most drivers, the FH Group Neoprene Universal Seat Covers offer the best balance of waterproof protection, comfort, and easy installation, while Covercraft Carhartt SeatSavers are the top pick for heavy-duty work-truck use..

Power & Battery

• Best Car Battery Terminal Cleaners & Protectors for 2024

  The best car battery terminal cleaners dissolve corrosion and mineral buildup quickly, restoring strong electrical connections that protect your starter, alternator, and every system your car relies on. Pairing a terminal cleaner with a protective spray or anti-corrosion pad prevents future buildup and keeps voltage readings steady when you check your battery health with AXLY..

• Best Car Battery Testers (2024): Keep Your Vehicle Starting Every Time

  The best car battery testers use conductance or load-test technology to tell you instantly whether your battery, alternator, and starter are healthy.

• Best Portable Jump Starters for a Dead Car Battery

  The best portable jump starter for most cars is a lithium pack rated around 1000–2000 peak amps with a USB output to recharge devices.

• Best Portable Tire Inflators for Cars

  The best portable tire inflator for most drivers is a compact 12V or cordless unit with an accurate digital gauge and auto-shutoff.

• Best Car Battery Chargers & Maintainers

  The best car battery maintainer is a smart microprocessor charger (about 1–5 amps) that you leave connected.

Exterior & Protection

• Best Windshield Sun Shades to Keep Your Car Cool

  The EcoNour Foldable Car Windshield Sun Shade is the best all-around pick for blocking heat and UV in most vehicles, while WeatherTech SunShades offer the best custom fit for premium protection..

• Best Windshield Wiper Blades for Clear Visibility

  For most drivers, Bosch ICON beam-style wiper blades deliver the best all-around performance with quiet, streak-free wipes in rain, snow, and sleet. Rain-X Latitude and Michelin Stealth Ultra are excellent alternatives at a lower price..

Tools & Detailing

• Best Ceramic Coatings & Paint Sealants for Cars (2025)

  The best ceramic coatings and paint sealants bond to your car's clear coat to create a hydrophobic, UV-resistant shield that keeps paint looking glossy and protected for months or even years. Top picks include Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating, Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating, Chemical Guys HydroSlick, and Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax..

• Best Microfiber Towels for Cars

  The best microfiber towels for cars are plush, high-GSM, edgeless cloths like the Chemical Guys Happy Ending Edgeless Towel and The Rag Company Eagle Edgeless 500, which lift dirt and polish paint without leaving swirl marks..

• Best Automotive Tool Kits for DIY Car Repair

  The best automotive tool kit for most DIYers is a 150–230-piece mechanic’s set with both SAE and metric sockets in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drives, quality ratchets, and a blow-molded case.

• Best Multimeters for Car Electrical Diagnosis

  The best multimeter for car electrical work is an auto-ranging digital meter that reads DC voltage accurately and ideally measures frequency/duty cycle.

• Best Car Vacuums for a Clean Interior

  The best car vacuum for most people is a cordless handheld with strong suction, a washable filter, and a crevice tool.

• Best Car Detailing Kits for At-Home Cleaning

  The best car detailing kit for most people is an all-in-one bucket set that bundles a pH-balanced wash soap, microfiber towels and applicators, an interior cleaner, and a wax or sealant.

• Best LED Headlight Bulbs for Brighter Night Driving

  The best LED headlight bulb upgrade is one that matches your factory bulb size (e.g. H11, 9005, H7), produces a clean white 6000K beam, and uses a compact heat-sink design that fits behind the dust cap.

Emergency & Safety

• Best Emergency Roadside Kits for Your Car

  The AAA 76-Piece Severe Weather Road Assistance Kit is the best all-around emergency roadside kit for most drivers, combining jumper cables, first aid supplies, and cold-weather essentials in one bag. For minimalists, the Lifeline AAA 42-piece kit is a solid lighter option..

Engine Repair Parts

• Best Engine Air Filters for Better Performance and MPG

  The best engine air filters.

• Best Engine Coolant & Antifreeze for Cars (2025)

  The best engine coolant for your car is one that matches your manufacturer's specification.

• Best Throttle Body Cleaners for a Smooth Idle

  The best throttle body cleaners are CRC Throttle Body & Air-Intake Cleaner, Berryman B-12 Chemtool, Gumout Jet Spray, and Sea Foam Top Engine Cleaner.

• Best Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils to Fix a Misfire

  The best fix for a misfire code (P0300–P0312) usually starts with a fresh set of iridium spark plugs in the manufacturer-specified heat range, plus replacing any weak ignition coil.

• Best Catalytic Converter Cleaners for a P0420 Code

  The best catalytic converter cleaner is a fuel-system additive (such as Cataclean) that you pour into a low tank and drive.

• Best Fuel Injector Cleaners for Rough Idle & Lean Codes

  The best fuel injector cleaner is a concentrated PEA (polyether amine) additive such as Chevron Techron or Red Line SI-1.

• Best MAF Sensor Cleaners for P0101 & Lean Codes

  The best MAF sensor cleaner is a dedicated mass-air-flow cleaner spray (such as CRC MAF Sensor Cleaner) that flash-evaporates with no residue.

• Best Oxygen (O2) Sensors for P0130–P0167 Codes

  The best replacement oxygen sensor is a direct-fit OE-grade unit from the original supplier for your engine (often Bosch, Denso, NTK, or NGK).

• Best Gas Caps for EVAP Codes (P0440 / P0455)

  The best fix for an EVAP leak code (P0440/P0442/P0455) or a "check gas cap" message is often a new properly-sealing gas cap.

Lighting

• Best LED Interior Car Lights (2024): Brighten and Customize Your Cabin

  The best LED interior car lights deliver noticeably brighter, longer-lasting illumination than factory incandescent bulbs and are available as direct drop-in replacements or peel-and-stick strip kits that anyone can install in minutes. Upgrading your dome, map, and footwell lights reduces eye strain, makes your cabin feel more modern, and draws less power from your charging system..

Tires & Wheels

• Best Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for 2024

  The best tire pressure monitoring systems provide real-time pressure and temperature readings for all four tires, alerting you before a low-tire situation causes a blowout or uneven wear. Aftermarket TPMS kits are a smart complement to AXLY's live dashboard, giving you dedicated tire data at a glance..

Towing & Hauling

• Best Trailer Hitch Locks

  The best trailer hitch locks are heavy-duty, weather-sealed pin locks like the Master Lock 377DAT Receiver Lock and the CURT 23086 Coupler Lock, which prevent thieves from unhitching your trailer or stealing your hitch-mounted accessories..

AXLY Dashboard Kit

• Best Phone Mounts for Using Your Phone as a Car Dashboard

  The best phone mount for running your phone as a car dashboard is a rigid vent, suction, or MagSafe mount with a secure cradle that holds the phone at eye level without blocking your view.

• Best Car Phone Chargers to Keep Your Dashboard App Powered

  The best car charger for running your phone as a dashboard is a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) charger of at least 30W per port.

Fix the right thing — diagnose first with AXLY

AXLY.pro reads your codes and live data free, so you buy the part you actually need. Pair it with any Bluetooth OBD2 adapter.