Hearst Autos Gear Team
The Hearst Autos Gear Team is dedicated to bringing you the very best in automotive tools, parts, and accessories, based on the expertise of the editors of Car and Driver, Road & Track, and Autoweek.
Stuck in the Car? Essential Items for Your Car’s Winter Survival Kit
Hundreds of motorists get stranded in white-out conditions every winter; here's how to be prepared if it happens to you.
10 Top-Rated Oils and Additives for High-Mileage Vehicles
Keep these oils and fuel treatments flowing through your engine to make it last.
8 Accessories to Get Your Car in the Halloween Spirit
Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with this gear for your car.
Prime Day 2.0? Score Amazing Deals Before Black Friday on Auto Parts, Gear, Tools, Tires, and More
Beat the crowds and save big bucks at Amazon's new fall Prime Early Access Sale, coming October 11 & 12.
7 Hot Aftermarket Wheels to Buy Now
A starting point for contemporary and classic wheel styles from trusted manufacturers.
Made in America Automotive Gear, Just in Time for 4th of July
Proud to be made in the US of A.
Car Gear We Use: Garage Space Savers, Battery Boosters, and a Must-Have Tool
A regular roundup of the best in automotive gear and products, chosen and put to work by the staff of Hearst Autos.
Last-Minute Father's Day Shopping for Car Dads
You've still got time to pick up these awesome gifts for Dad.
Car Gear We Use: Packard Perks, Angle Grinders, and Handy Pet-Fur Gloves
A regular roundup of the best in automotive gear and products, chosen and put to work by the staff of Hearst Autos.
Car Gear We Use: Garage Hacks, Great Shades, and a Game Controller for Your Phone
A regular roundup of the best in automotive gear and products, chosen and put to work by the staff of Hearst Autos.
Our Picks for the Top Headlight Restoration Kits
Clean and restore your fading, foggy headlights with one of these great products.
The Car Gear We Use: Fuel Treatment, a HANS Alternative, and Tools We Can't Live Without
A regular roundup of the best in automotive gear and products, chosen and put to work by the staff of Hearst Autos.
About the Hearst Autos Gear Team
With a combined 200-plus years of automotive publishing know-how to back us up, the Hearst Autos Gear Team will tell it like it is. Always.
Top-Rated Dash Cams to Record Your Every Move—And Then Some
We’ve got the skinny on dash cams at a variety of price points with a range of features that can document your vehicle's every move in traffic. Just in case.
Headed to the Rolex 24 at Daytona? Here's What You'll Need to Endure an Endurance Race
Being a spectator for 24 hours is a feat of endurance in itself.
Deal Alert: Huge Sumitomo Tire Sale at Walmart Right Now
The massive sale includes tires that are nearly 50 percent off!
Garage Upgrade 101: How to Fix Up Your Garage with New Gear and Tech
Upgrading your garage can be daunting—but it doesn't need to be. By fixing up your garage in stages, you'll see results and improvements as they happen.
Our Driving Glove Choices to Keep You Warm, Stylish, and Safe
These are our picks for the top driving gloves, with a few suggestions from the experts at Autoweek, Road & Track, and Car and Driver.
5 Great Automotive Deals at Walmart to Save Big This Week
Beat the winter blues with some hot deals at Walmart.
Deal Alert: Rain-X Latitude Windshield Wipers over 40% Off at Walmart
Usually upwards of $30, right now most Rain-X Latitude windshield wipers are just $16.97.
Deal Alert: This Complete Mechanics Tool Set Is over 50% Off at Lowe's Today
Craftsman's 268-piece standard (SAE) & metric tool set costs less now than it did on Black Friday.
Here Are the Tools You Need to Get Your Car Unstuck from the Snow
If you can't wait it out, dig out your car or truck after a snowstorm with help from these handy tools.
Great Deals on Great Dash Cams
If you've been thinking about pulling the trigger on a dash cam, we've got some prime choices for you.
Spend Those Holiday Gift Cards on the Car Gear You Really Want
Use your credits and spend those gift cards wisely. Here are our suggestions for the automotive gear you wished you found under the tree this year.
Score Great Deals on Tools, Tires, and More at Walmart's Post-Holiday Clearance Sale
Walmart's annual post-holiday clearance sale has a ton of great deals just right for the auto enthusiast.
7 Top-Rated Pocket Flashlights to Illuminate Anything, Anywhere
Little light, big bright.
Turn Your Car or Truck into a Mobile Office with These Essentials
Stay productive and connected no matter where the job site is with these must-have office supplies for your car.
20 Essentials for Your Next Winter Road Trip
Before you drive over the river and through the woods this winter, make sure to pick up some key must-haves.
Pop a Wheelie with These Motorcycle Toys for All Ages
From Legos and replicas to models and RCs, our favorite motorcycle toys for riders of all ages.
Last-Chance Car Gifts on Sale for the Holidays
These car gifts are discounted on Amazon, so get them while you can!
Supercool Last-Minute Gifts for the Truck Lover
No matter what kind of pickup truck your giftee drives, we found some gifts perfect for them.
8 Fluids to Keep Your Vehicle Healthy on the Road
Store a quart in your garage or trunk to keep your car happy.