Best Black Friday Car Deals: Auto Accessories, Gadgets & More Great Holiday Gift Ideas
Deck the dash with these auto accessories
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This post was updated on November 25, 2020 with new products and fresh deals.
Gearheads can be a hard crew to please. No, we aren’t ungrateful, nasty, or anything like that. It’s just hard to shop for someone whose Christmas wish list consists entirely of Mustangs, Raptors, and Harleys.
Thankfully, big retailers like Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon are loaded with plenty of gear and accessories to surprise your car-loving family and friends. With some deals offering savings at more than half off, these deals are must-see opportunities that won’t last long.
This year, Target has some amazing online deals on some serious automotive hardware. A Powerbuilt Heavy Triple Lift 3000 Pound Floor Jack (35 percent off) will easily raise that old Mustang up for an easy oil change or a difficult repair, and the Esco 3-Ton Adjustable Performance Shorty Style Jack Stand (29 percent off) will keep things stable until the job is finished. Whether your buddy needs a lift or your brother wants to take car care into his own hands, these deals and more are worth checking out before they’re all gone.
As always, Walmart has it all. This year, pick up deals on everything from the Autel AutoLink OBD2 Scanner to the Camco RV 30' 50-Amp Male and 50-Amp Female PowerGrip Extension Cord and save up to 45 percent off regular purchase prices. Whether the special someone on your list is a DIY mechanic or an RV camping enthusiast, Walmart has just about anything anyone could ever need and then some.
Best Buy is Gadget Heaven, the perfect place to buy the ultimate electronic accessory for that sheet metal-loving sibling (or sibling-in-law) who also can’t get enough of their car’s electronics. Help protect that new driver on your list with the ThinkWare X700 Front and Rear Camera Dash Cam and save $100 at the same time. For the more responsible car owner, set them up with the SiriusXM Onyx EZR Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit—it's half its regular price right now.
On Amazon, you can find always amazing deals on a variety of vanity items, car care products, and safety equipment. Want to add some flash to your dash? What about keeping your paint and rims looking top-notch? Check out some of those deals on Chemical Guys products, like the Chemical Guys Light Duty Carpet Brush with Drill Attachment (37 percent off), and other car care products. You can even save big on organizational items, such as the Homeve Foldable Trunk Storage Organizer (a 32 percent savings).
Whatever keeps you rolling, these retailers have it all and this year, you don’t have to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to get these deals. Start shopping now for your favorite car geek now, and use your savings to help spread some holiday cheer. (Editor’s Note: Prices were valid at press time, but prices change and deals expire.)
Get a leg up on gifts this year with the Powerbuilt 3 Ton All-in-One UniJack available on Target.com. Usually, this puppy goes for $83.99, but this year’s Black Friday deal will net you a 29 percent savings and a sale price of only $59.99. This single bottle jack and jack stand is the perfect combination tool to give to the automotives DIYer on your list. This invaluable tool is capable of lifting and holding up to three tons (that’s 6,000 pounds!), making it the ideal gift for someone with a pickup or an SUV, and it has a lift range of 11 to 21 inches. This beast is safe for use on both unibody and body-on-frame designs and either meets or exceeds ASME and PALD build standards.
Regular Price: $83.99
Sale Price: $59.99
You Save: $24
Leather seats, steering wheels, and shifter knobs need extra care. By giving some Leather Honey Leather Conditioner to the leather-lover on your Christmas list, you will put a smile on their face for years to come (assuming they don’t find other uses for it!). This leather conditioner usually goes for $27.95, but right now, you can grab a bottle for a mere $16.10, saving $11.85 or 42 percent off the regular label price. This all-natural conditioner works perfectly for keeping true leather products in soft, supple condition and is the perfect compliment to Leather Honey Leather Cleaner. This conditioner deeply penetrates leather to help rejuvenate and protect it, all without toxic and artificial ingredients like silicone or solvents, and it comes with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
Regular Price: $27.95
Sale Price: $16.10
You Save: $11.85
Help keep those nieces and nephews warm on the drive home this Christmas with the Stalwart Electric Car Blanket at Walmart. This blanket normally goes for $58.23, but this year, you can pick one up for only $19.95, a massive savings of 65 percent off the regular price! Simply plug this electric blanket in any vehicle’s 12-volt socket, and everyone will be nice and toasty warm no matter where the road winds or how low the temperatures plunge. The black and white checkered blanket is made with 100 percent polyester fleece in order to trap the most amount of heat possible with a minimal amount of bulk. It includes a 96-inch long power cord to reach that distant back seat, making this gift a hands-down winner.
Regular Price: $58.23
Sale Price: $19.95
You Save: $38.28
Keep your loved ones safe and secure on the road this Christmas season with the Bell Automotive Black Deer Warning Unit. Often available at a reasonable $11.66, this safety accessory package is now an easy stocking stuffer, going for a mere $6.36, a savings of almost 45 percent off the regular retail price. Virtually anywhere you go on the expansive North American continent, you’re almost guaranteed to end up in deer country. Sure, you’ve got your plan in place, but for that new driver on your Christmas list, these car-mounted deer whistles as sure to help minimize their distractions while they focus on mastering the basics. This pair of whistles use two different, distinct frequencies for maximum effect, yet they are easy to mount and easy to clean.
Regular Price: $11.66
Sale Price: $6.36
You Save: $5.30
Don’t let your buddy’s post-Christmas snowmobile trip get sidelined. Get him a Extreme Max PRO Series Steel Frame Maintenance Jack Stand so he’ll be ready to hit to trail right along with you. Normally priced at $117.99, this snowmobile jack stand is available right now for only $84.99, a full $33 lower than usual. This tool uses a forward angled design to help users lift the tracks on all sled styles up to 30 inches off the ground. The black steel frame is powder-coated for durability and rust resistance while the hardware is zinc-coated for similar performance. The bumper cradle is vinyl dipped, and the cushioned handle lends a little comfort. The specially-engineered lever lift handle maximizes the tool’s lifting power.
Regular Price: $117.99
Sale Price: $84.99
You Save: $33
Heat up the holiday for the cold-hating friend on your Christmas list with the Compustar 2-Way Remote Start System. Usually, you won’t find this system for anything less than its regular price of $449.99, but during this year’s Black Friday sale at Best Buy, you can pick one up for only $249.99, saving yourself a whopping $200 in the process! The 3000-foot range allows them to start their car from anywhere in the house, and both remotes include the cold and hot temperature start features, allowing the car to reach an ideal temperature before your friend ever ventures outside. The timed start, valet mode, and stop-and-go mode add extra flexibility, and while professional installation is recommended, this kit includes everything necessary to get rolling.
Regular Price: $449.99
Sale Price: $249.99
You Save: $200
This year, pick up these Camco Heavy Duty Leveling Blocks (10 pack) from Walmart for that someone on your list who believes it’s never too early to get ready for camping season. Normally, these leveling blocks go for $38.13, but you can get them for 35% off their regular price and spend $24.77 instead. On Thanksgiving, your brother-in-law couldn’t help showing off that new camper trailer he got this fall, and while he says he’s got everything, you know he sometimes overlooks some of the most basic things, like leveling blocks. Save him some pain with this set of 10 stacking blocks. They are incredibly intuitive, stacking like Lego bricks, and the included bag makes them incredibly easy to store just about anywhere.
Regular Price: $38.13
Sale Price: $24.77
You Save: $13.36
You’ve got a buddy who loves restoring vintage paint jobs, so this year, get him some Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Professional Diamond-Cut Compound 2.0 and save both him and you a little cash. Normally, Amazon offers this compound at $26.25, but right now, it’s available at 49 percent off, resulting in a Black Friday price tag of only $13.30. This compound is perfect for car restoration projects and is put out by one of the biggest names in the industry. It eliminates blemishes thanks to its fast-cutting formula yet produces minimal swirling for maximum results. The compound makes things even easier with its low-dusting, low splatter formula that makes cleanup a breeze. This stuff has even been tested in high solids production shops, giving it that mark of quality.
Regular Price: $26.25
Sale Price: $13.30
You Save: $12.95
Make navigation easier in tight spaces with the myGEKOgear Infiniview Lite Front and Rear Dash Cam, and save $100 in the process. Regularly priced at a penny shy of $280, this dashcam combo kit’s sale price of $179.99 is quite a steal. The camera display doubles as a wide-angle rearview mirror with a 170-degree viewing angle and a helpful night vision mode. The 9.7-inch touchscreen display has a full 1080 pixels for a high-definition view of everything behind the vehicle and includes a 16GB micro SD card. The device also comes with a built-in G-sensor which supports the backup of video files in an emergency. With these features and all the extras, you can give the gift of peace of mind.
Regular Price: $279.99
Sale Price: $179.99
You Save: $100
Make someone post-Christmas road trip a breeze with the Pentagon Tools 500-pound Hitch-Mount Cargo Luggage Rack. In addition to saving you more than 45 percent of the $116.75 regular price, you can make someone else’s trip over the river and through the woods a happier experience. Available now for only $60.95, this rack is ideal for holding a whole host of luggage items while preserving precious roof clearance and indoor storage space. The rack will even accommodate low-riding cars, thanks to perfectly-curved angles and contours designed to make every ride as smooth and snag-free as possible. Not only will this save some sanity on road trips, it can double as a rack for firewood, ice chests, and other rough cargo, making this the perfect dual-purpose gift.
Regular Price: $116.75
Sale Price: $60.95
You Save: $55.80
What car lover can’t use an air compressor? This year, the Porter-Cable C2002 0.8 HP 6 Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Air Compressor is available on Target’s website for 45 percent off its regular price of $199.99. Right now, you can pick one up for a mere $109.99 and save $90. This deal is sure to please the gearhead on your list, giving them the ability to care for their car in a wide variety of ways. In fact, this six-gallon compressor can even power small pneumatic tools, an extra bonus for the DIYer. The oil-free motor eliminates maintenance, and the pancake design is easy to move around thanks to the integrated handle, making this an absolutely amazing gift.
Regular Price: $199.99
Sale Price: $109.99
You Save: $90
It always pays to be prepared, and the Stanley Fatmax Camo Jump Starter with Compressor will be a gift the practical off-road enthusiast or road warrior on your list will particularly appreciate. Normally going for $73.99, you can save more than $10 off that price with a temporary price tag of $63.98, a 13 percent savings. This helpful power tool is designed to keep drivers safe and secure thanks to its ability to produce 350 amps at a moment’s notice, and after a few moments, it can produce double that power at its peak of 700 amps. It also includes an air compressor capable of producing 120 PSI for emergency tire care as well as an LED light and both USB and 12-volt charging ports.
Regular Price: $73.99
Sale Price: $63.98
You Save: $10.01
Car geeks are always looking for new ways to understand their vehicles, and the Autobrain Connected Car Assistant Adapter gives their car a way to talk to them. Regularly priced at $74.99, this car communicator is currently available for $59.99, a 20 percent savings. This device not only allows users to monitor their vehicle’s health and performance, this compact, GPS-equipped unit can be a parent’s best friend when it comes to caring for their newly-minted drivers. Any car equipped with the Autobrain can be tracked for child-monitoring purposes or should it be stolen. It has the ability to summon roadside assistance, notify emergency services following a serious accident, and even remind parents and pet-lovers not to forget the cuddly little bundle in the backseat.
Regular Price: $74.99
Sale Price: $59.99
You Save: $15
For the uber-practical person on your list that’s impossible to shop for, pick up some Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (5 Quart) and put a smile on their face this year. Sure, motor oil is far from an exciting gift, but for some people, it’s one of the best gifts they could possibly imagine. With savings hitting 69 percent off the regular $65.47 price tag, spending a mere $20.97 (a savings of $44.50!), what is there to lose? Not only will you put a surprised, happy smile on an overly-practical someone’s face, you’ll be giving them some of the best oil on the market today: a fully synthetic oil that can otherwise be quite expensive thanks to its top-tier performance.
Regular Price: $65.47
Sale Price: $20.97
You Save: $44.50
For the motorcycle and dirt bike enthusiasts in your family, pick up an Extreme Max 300-Pound Hydraulic Motorcycle Bike Lift Table and show them how well you know them. At over 25 percent off, this lift table is available now for only $198.79. Normally priced at $269.99, you can save over $71 picking up a gift that is guaranteed to earn some excitement. In addition to its 300-pound capacity, this table lifts bikes up to 34 inches off the ground to eliminate kneeling and stooping, and the locking bar securing bikes in place for peace of mind. The padded rubber top prevents damage to bikes, and with all the necessary hardware included, your loved one can start tinkering as soon as Christmas dinner is finished.
Regular Price: $269.99
Sale Price: $198.79
You Save: $71.20
