Ready for Road Tripping? The Best Memorial Day Deals on Auto Parts, Tools, Gear, and Accessories

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This article was updated with new products and info in May 2024.

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and that means it's finally, officially summertime. Just in time for those summer road trips and adventures, massive sales and deals on car gear, automotive equipment, and everything else you need to hit the road in style are going on right now—many items marked down more than 50%!

Right now, in addition to gear and accessories you can save big bucks at Walmart on essential items like tires and our favorite wiper blades. Our friends at TireRack are also offering an assortment of deals on tires, such as up to $100 off on sets from Bridgestone, Pirelli, and Goodyear. Naturally, Amazon is in on the Memorial Day action too, with sales on everything from car and truck parts and accessories—and a huge selection of car camping equipment.

Ready to hit the road this summer? Not before you check out some of these phenomenal deals on essential automotive parts, gear, and accessories for cars, trucks, and SUVs at some of our favorite retailers.

The Best Automotive Memorial Day Sales of 2024

Thule 614 Pulse Rooftop Cargo Carrier

Amazon is offering 20 percent off all Thule products right now, including this rooftop cargo carrier. Normally $600, pick it up this weekend for less than $500.

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Avid Power Cordless Tire Inflator / Air Compressor

This product won Best Overall in our test of portable tire inflators. Sure, it's an off-brand, but the quality and performance of the Avid Power, combined with its supreme affordability, made it impossible for even the pricier brand names to beat. Save 22 percent through Memorial Day weekend.

Nexpow Front and Rear HD Dash Cam

A reliable and versatile choice for drivers looking to enhance their safety and security on the road. The compact design, coupled with a 3-inch LCD screen, ensures minimal distraction while driving. Dual wide-angle cameras capture high-quality video, with the front camera recording in FHD 1080p and the rear camera in HD 720p. Best of all, this weekend only it's an astonishing 63 percent off—that's $70 less than retail.

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Apple MFi Certified Car Charger, 2 Pack

Equipped with 30W power delivery USB-C charger and 18W quick-charge charger, this handy device can charge 2 prevailing phones and devices simultaneously. Even if you already haven one of these in your car, tech changes so fast that, at this price, you can't afford not to pick this one up. Cables included.

Vonaural Portable Tire Inflator Air Compressor 150psi

This glovebox-handy car tire inflator claims a maximum pressure of 150psi—enough for most full-size trucks—and inflates to a claimed precision of ±0.14psi. It can quickly refill a standard car tire (195/60/R15) from 29 to 36psi in just two minutes. Right now, it's nearly 70% off.

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Rooftop Cargo Carrier Bag

Made with heavy-duty 840D abrasion-resistant PVC fabric, this ultra-durable car roof cargo carrier is a lifesaver on road trips. It features a waterproof zipper wrapped with 6-inch wide, hook-and-loop zipper flaps to keep the rain out. Adding about 21 cubic feet of cargo space, it measures ‎52 x 40 x 18 inches and is ideal for cars and SUVs.

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Everlit Emergency Roadside Safety Kit

This roadside emergency kit contains accessories such as cable ties, bungee cords, electrical tape, space blanket, rain poncho, reflective warning triangle, glass breaker, seatbelt cutter, safety gloves, tow rope, and more to get your vehicle back on the road and continue your travel.

Napier Backroadz Truck Tent

Available in five sizes for compact short beds (5') up to full-size long beds (8.2'), this top-rated truck bed tent is one of the best deals out there. It's comfortable for two adults and sets up and breaks down in about ten minutes. It claims to be waterproof too—at least, the material is. Take car when setting it up to seal out the elements and creatures, and pick up a truck bed camping mattress while you're at it.

Weize 2-inch Hitch Cargo Carrier

This is an undeniable deal on a cargo carrier that adds about 7 square feet of storage space to your vehicle. Constructed with heavy-duty steel, it can haul up to 500 lbs. of cargo, gear, and equipment. It features an industry-standard 2 in. x 2 in. shank and attaches and detaches quickly. It’s designed for vehicles with a Class III or IV 2-inch hitch receiver, including trucks, SUVs, and cars.

Rain-X Latitude Water Repellency Wiper Blades

We've also tested windshield wipers, and Rain-X Latitude 2-in-1 Water Repellency wiper blades were deemed Best Overall in that review. Several sizes are marked down at Walmart this weekend, including 20- and 14-inch versions.

Allen Sports Deluxe 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack

Allen Sports has made a name in the industry by offering good quality bike racks and offering them at a decent price. This two-bike carrier fits sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and SUVs (make sure to confirm the specific vehicle fit with the manufacturer). It sets up quickly and will safely transport your bicycles around town or cross-country. You might get better quality, but you'd pay a LOT more.

Pirelli P Zero All Season 215/55R17 Performance Tire

We don't normally recommend buying tires from Amazon, but Pirelli has a storefront on the site, which means the legendary Italian company endorses the sale of its products at the online retail giant. Not all P Zero sizes are on sale, but this one—marked down nearly half off!—fits many smaller cars and CUVs such as Mini Cooper (plus Countryman), Chevy Malibu, Subaru Legacy, Mercedes-Benz E350, BMW 528i, Acura TLX, and Mazda 6.

Better still, Amazon's In-Store Installation Service means you can now have tires (plus batteries, brakes, and more) shipped straight to your local shop for professional installation.

GXT Dog Back Seat Cover/Protector

This hammock-style back seat protector comes in five colors. It provides a nonslip, waterproof, easily cleanable cover to keep paw scratches, slobber, and other gross stuff from tarnishing the interior. It features a top layer of heavy-duty 600D and a mid-layer of sturdy 210D oxford canvas, padded and cozy. The universal size (53W x 57L inches) should fit most standard cars, SUVs, and small trucks.

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Lusso Gear Spill-Proof Car Trash Can

This 2.5-gallon soft-sided car trash can is essential for keeping the cabin clean for summer road trips. Made of waterproof oxford, it can be cleaned with ease and is surprisingly durable. The flip-top lid conceals trash and keeps odors contained, and the removable leak-proof liner lets you contain any spills before they happen. It comes in four colors.

Helteko Backseat Car Organizer

Parents know how crucial it is to keep the kids entertained and happy in order to make any progress at all. Having their stuff handy so they can reach it themselves goes a long way toward achieving that goal. This pair of organizers double as kick-mats too, keeping your seatbacks (relatively) clean. They come in two colors and with adjustable straps, so they'll fit most vehicles.

Coverado Seat Covers, Full Set

This full set of seat covers comes in multiple sizes to fit dozens of vehicles. They also come in eight colors to suit any interior.they feature breathable woven seat pads and backs for comfort. Each size is engineered around the vehicle, maintaining full seat function and control such as airbag, seatbelts, armrests, and adjustments.

Castrol GTX Full Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil, 5 Quarts

Castrol's GTX and Edge motor oils are all on sale at Amazon right now, so no matter what car you drive there's a weight that's right for you.

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Cooper Discoverer A/T3 4S All Terrain 245/70R17 110T Light Truck Tire

43 bucks off this popular light truck/SUV tire is no joke! The Discoverer AT3 4S delivers off-road performance for light trucks and SUVs without giving up ride comfort, low noise, and road manners on the pavement. It features a silica-enriched tread with two steel belts, polyester cord plies, and a nylon reinforcement layer. Where the rubber meets the road, you'll find an open five-rib all-terrain tread pattern with Aqua Vac channels to resist hydroplaning, micro-gauge zigzag sipes, and sawtooth block edges for traction in slush and snow. Backed by a 65,000-mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Discoverer AT3 4S is Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, for use in moderate to severe winter weather conditions.

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Avapow Car Jump Starter 4000A

With 4000 peak amps, this jump starter should be enough for any dead battery in all kinds of vehicles up to 10.0-liter diesel engines. If you're not already carrying one of these in your vehicle, it's time to toss those ancient jumper cables and get with the program. Right now you can save 92 bucks!

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