While you should never let a phone distract you from driving, a well-placed phone holder can make it much easier to play music or operate the navigation app from behind the wheel. There are hundreds of mounts to choose from, but we picked this CHGeek model because it doubles as a wireless charger.

With both a regular household plug and a 12-volt adapter, this handy little mini fridge is a great item that can be used on the desk or in their car to keep beverages and snacks cool during road trips or during all-night study sessions.

Dashcams have risen in popularity lately with their ability to capture wild moments and also establish your innocence in case of an accident you didn’t cause. Why not consider providing your teenager with the latest in car-cam technology: the Ring Car Cam. The Ring Car Cam records both the view in front of the car and inside the cabin. This way your teenager has a record of the roads they’ve driven, as well as plenty of footage of all those silly times with their friends inside. As a bonus for parents, you can also access a live feed from in the cabin.

Keeping tire pressures set correctly is the first step in a safe drive, so make sure your teen has a tire pressure gauge like this one from AstroAI in their glovebox. It’s affordable and compact, so it’d make a great stocking stuffer.

These rechargeable LED cup holder lights can transform any ordinary water bottle into a jug of neon-green nuclear waste in a matter of seconds. The discs are charged via USB cable and have up to eight hours of battery life while emitting one of seven colors.

Ideal for kids who get hand-me-down cars, this affordable adapter can transform your music-listening experience. Simply charge it (or connect it to the car’s power outlet), plug it into your aux port, and pair your phone. Not only is the adapter good for high-quality audio streaming, it can also be used for phone calls using its built-in microphone. Who needs a fancy, expensive, Bluetooth-enabled radio?

Teenagers and video games—a classic combination, right? Well, here’s something that takes it up a notch. The Logitech Driving Force provides an exhilarating gaming experience, helping to pave the way for your teenager’s dream of becoming a race-car driver.

The system—compatible with PS4, PS5, PCs, and Macs—immerses players in a realistic driving simulation, complete with precision steering and pressure-sensitive pedals. The racing wheel even offers feedback to replicate the genuine feel of being behind the wheel of a real car. Trust us; this is bound to be a hit with your teenager and their friends.

No trunk is complete without a set of jumper cables or an emergency jump pack like this great piece from Noco. The Noco GB40 Boost Plus is capable of jump-starting engines as large as 6.0 liters in displacement and can also be used to charge smart devices in an emergency.

If you’ve ever lost something in the abyss between your front seats and the center console—and who hasn’t—you’ve likely thought, “Why doesn’t someone do something about this?” The folks at Drop Stop have. The Seat Gap Filler’s name says exactly what it does. This inventive product promises to prevent many future hand contortions—as well as the occasional skinned knuckle—due to lost change, pens, phones, keys, or anything else prone to falling into the no man’s land between the seat and center console. Ideal for teenagers since, ya know, teenagers.

Getting into a hot car after sitting in the sun all day is awful—that steering wheel can feel like it’s fresh out of the oven. A sunshade is a great way to avoid this, like this one from Autoamerics; they have a plethora of American flag–style choices. Use the handy chart in the image gallery to see which size fits your vehicle.

These handy and highly visible magnets will help alert other drivers that your teen is new to driving and encourages motorists to forgive mistakes. Plus, since they are magnets and not stickers, they can easily be removed when parents take the wheel.

As a teenager, you’ve got a lot going on, and sometimes whoopsie moments can occur. If your teenager’s car is equipped with a tow bar, why not equip them with a product that can help in that accidental locked-out-of-the-car situation. It’s all about being prepared, and if the situation arises, they’ll be able to solve the problem themselves. Win-win!

We wouldn’t be surprised if your car-obsessed teen is also a total neat freak about his or her car. A lot of Car and Driver editors are too. We’d recommend starting them out with this package of car detailing essentials from Meguiar’s, which includes everything they need to shine up their ride.