I don’t know about you, but I love gadgets anything that has the potential to make my life less stressful and more fun is always something that gets my attention and when it comes to cars, it’s no exception I want the cool stuff, too.

Check out these rockin’ gadgets, available for less than it costs to fill up your gas tank:

Closed-Hood Car Jump Starter:  $19.99

This is a nifty way to jump start a dead battery without even opening your hood.  It promises to start your battery by using nothing more than the cigarette lighter in your car, waiting about 10 minutes and when the indicator light turns green, you’re good to go. 

• Connects via the cigarette lighter outlets and allows you to jump start your car without opening the hood
• Charge time is approximately 10 minutes
• Green indicator light signals the vehicle is ready to start
• 18 foot cord

Auto LED:  $19.99

This little high tech rechargeable light is awesome and makes me glad vehicles haven’t done away with the cigarette lighter all together.

You insert the small light into the lighter and it emits a soft blue glow.  Whenever you need light anywhere, you simply remove it, give it a twist and you’ve got enough light to read a map, find your cell phone or dig out that grocery list. Unfortunately for Prius owners, this is one gadget that won’t work (it won’t fit into to lighter area).

BodyGard 5-In-1 Emergency Tool:  $19.95

The BodyGard 5-in-1 Emergency Tool has everything I could want rolled into one handy gadget. It comes with a glass breaker, sonic alarm, flashing red light for emergencies, safety-blade seat belt cutter and an LED flashlight.

• Attaches to almost key ring
• Comes with a replaceable battery
• Limited lifetime warranty

Scrolling LED License Plate Frame:  $35.00

I think this is a fun gadget and I’m considering buying one for my son because I know he would get a kick out of it. The frame is rust-proof and programmable with up to five different 120 character messages you can switch out by using the remote control, which is included. Messages scroll using an LED display on the bottom of the frame.  Wiring instructions are provided.

MagnoGrip:  $12.99 to $15.99 (also available in pink)

The first thing I thought of when I saw this was how well it would work when changing tires or when small metal parts need a safe place to stay for a minute or two.

The MagnoGrip is simply a magnetic wristband which will hold screws, nails, fasteners and almost anything else that could use a secure magnetic grip so you don’t have to worry about them getting lost, rolling off the work bench or table or down the drain. The Magnogrip is made of durable canvas, Velcro and magnets that are even strong enough to hold tools!

• Perfect for DIY projects and weekend mechanics�
• Dimensions:  3.5″ wide x 14″ long
• Max circumference:  12″

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