Aftermarket extras: What we’re buying today

Treat yourself to the very best car gear.

Autobrite Direct Magiseal on a blue backdrop

by Ryan Gilmore |
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In between looking at dangerously cheap sports cars and browsing YouTube clips of burnouts, here at CAR we spend a fair amount of time researching the best products to help make you a smarter shopper.

Not all of these excellent products will have a natural home within one of our informative articles, but they're simply too good to ignore. That's why we have Aftermarket extras, a place to showcase these amazing products, updated daily.

These are products we'd happily spend our own cash on, and quite often do. From simple car cleaning equipment right through to premium automotive memorabilia there's a huge variety of products on offer. So go ahead and treat yourself to something handpicked by the product experts at CAR.

Aftermarket extras: Our favourite products

Applied via a foam lance, get eight weeks of ceramic paint protection and a nice deep gloss in minutes with Magiseal.

Wera Tool-Check Plus Mini Bit Ratchet, Socket, Screwdriver & Bit Set
Price: $78.19
Alternative retailers
Walmart$96.17View offer
Newegg$123.98View offer

This palm-sized tool is packed with sockets, screwdriver bits and a tiny ratchet. It'll also have bank vault build quality and outlast us all.

The recent cold snap has us reaching for the best ice scraper known to man and designed for properly baltic winters.

ESR HaloLock Wireless Car Charger with CryoBoost
Price: $29.99

Magnetically holds and wirelessly charges your mobile in the car, now with even quicker charging.

LARQ Bottle PureVis
Price: $99.00
Alternative retailers
Best Buy$99.00View offer
REVOLVE$99.00View offer
Saks Fifth Avenue$99.00View offer

Perfect for any commute, this bottle will sterilise water and prevent any nasty smell from forming. It's also insulated to keep drinks cool for 24 hours or hot for 12.

The coolest Jaguar of all time, now immortalised on your feet.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Rrp: $249.00

Price: $192.14
Alternative retailers
B&H Photo Video$199.00View offer
Neiman Marcus$249.00View offer
Saks Fifth Avenue$249.00View offer

Bang & Olufsen speakers are found in Aston Martins, posh Audis and err, Fords. Take that amazing sound quality anywhere with this stylish portable speaker.

Travel back to the '90s on your Xbox with this enjoyable arcade racer.

Peugeot Bistro Manual Salt and Pepper Mill Set

Rrp: $75.00

Price: $63.23
Alternative retailers
Walmart$74.95View offer
Overstock$74.95View offer
Wayfair$75.00View offer
Sur La Table$75.00View offer

Peugeot made excellent spice mills before turning its hand to cars. This set will add a Parisian chic to any kitchen.

This retro-inspired instant classic will be the perfect fit for capturing any modern classic.

Playmobil Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
Price: $46.51
Alternative retailers
Walmart$49.99View offer

A model of the pinnacle 911 that won't spend its life locked in a cabinet.

PlayStation Classic
Price: $131.65
Alternative retailers
GameStop, Inc.$49.99View offer
StockX$95.00View offer
Walmart$99.00View offer

Enjoy a slice of '90s nostalgia with R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 on the PlayStation Classic.

Wear the best Group A homologation special with this stylish sweatshirt.

Wera Joker Combination Double Open-Ended Wrench Set
Price: $149.88
Alternative retailers
Newegg$145.99View offer
Walmart$182.06View offer

Wera make legendarily good tools, these wrenches are built to last and are beautifully machined.

This powerful yet unassuming keyring torch will be a handy addition for the dark winter months.

Start the new year by adding a quick layer of gloss to your car's paintwork with this effective quick detailer.

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