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Great auto-themed products you should splurge on

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Tire storage

The simpler and tidier alternative to leaving your extra set of tires piled up in the garage is to store them overhead and out of the way using the Heavy-Duty TireLoft Multi-Tire Storage Unit. This steel assembly’s support bars can be adjusted for widths ranging from 34 to 58 inches (86 to 147 centimetres), while supporting up to 400 pounds (180 kilograms), with proper wall mounting. The three telescoping bars can also be relocated on the side frames for tire heights up to 28.5 inches (72 centimetres). Order one for $169 (U.S.) from knapeandvogt.com.

Heated mug

Most people keep at least one travel mug handy for that much needed shot of java on the road. The Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug has a modern-day barista-style espresso handle, as well as a temperature gauge that actually indicates how hot or cold your beverage is. The eight-ouncecapacity (240 millilitres) mug has a nonskid rubber base and plugs in to your vehicle’s 12-volt DC outlet using the included adapter. A power indicator lets you know when it’s working. Purchase the Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug in candy apple red, or midnight glossy black for $25 (U.S.) from thinkgeek.com, summitracing.com or other auto-related websites.

Inflation check

Are you still using a sliding-scale pocket tire gauge? Consider a 21st-century upgrade with the Tekton 5941 Digital Tire Gauge. The ergonomically designed unit has a LED readout designed to be easily viewed in little to no light. The nozzle has a built-in light, which should make it easier for you to attach to the valve stem of the wheel. Both lights automatically shut off after 30 seconds to prolong the life of the lithium coin-cell battery. Lastly, the softtouch surface is designed to make it easy to grasp the Tekton. Purchase for about $15 from amazon.ca.

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