Here are a variety of other quality auto accessories, tools, and other products that I have available at the best prices that you'll find anywhere on or off the Net.

Everything offered is top-of-the-line - all products that I've used and been impressed with to the extent that I've specifically sought out and made arrangements with the manufacturers and distributors to offer them here. I encourage you to shop around and compare. You won't find better products of the same type and you won't find them for less.

Typical pricing: $19.99 - $24.99

My price: $14.99

The Trudeau "Drive Time" Mug was named “Best Travel Mug” by the Wall Street Journal. Holds 18 ounces and the double-wall insulated design keeps coffee, tea, or other drinks nice and hot (or cold) for a long time (in the WSJ test, coffee was still at 125 degrees after 3 hours). Like the Ultimate Cupholders™, these are virtually spill proof. Employs a screw-type lid that's easy to operate and seals very securely. The flared lip is easy to drink and pour from. All in a nice brushed stainless package (other colors also available).

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Typical pricing: $19.99 - $24.99

My price: $17.99

Very nice stainless, vacuum-sealed 14 ounce cup. Leak-proof with three silicone seals to insure no spills. Easy push-button open/close mechanism - just click to open/seal with a simple button located in the center of the cap. Very convenient and easy to operate one-handed while driving. The double-walled stainless interior and vacuum insulation is rated to keep things hot or cold for up to seven hours. Soft, non-slip grip. Very comfortable to hold and drink from. Fits most standard sized car cup holders.

My favorite cup!

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Typical pricing: $29.99 - $36.95

My price: $24.99

A nice vehicle umbrella/holder made in Germany by Fischer Automotive Systems, a major supplier to OE vehicle manufacturers around the world. You may have seen it in automotive specialty catalogs and web sites such as Griots Garage, Sharper Image, BMPD, etc.

Includes high-quality, one-touch umbrella and holder (holder also available alone). An ideal storage solution to keep an umbrella where you need it in the car and in the car where you need it. Holder mounts to rear/side of seats using provided mounting straps, in the trunk, along console/floor areas using the supplied Velcro strips, or simply slip it under the seat.

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Typical pricing: $16.99 - $24.99

My price: $14.99

If you have a vehicle (or a second vehicle) that's not addressed by the Ultimate Cupholders™, you may want to take a look at these. They're about the best universal cupholders that I've found. Made in Germany by Fischer Automotive Systems, a major supplier to vehicle manufacturers around the world. Fischer makes many of the small boxes, CD and cassette holders, cup holders, and other storage compartments found in German and other higher-end cars (e.g., the storage compartment with the "roll-top" lid in the center console of the BMW E39 5 Series, in-dash CD holders in the Porsche and Mercedes, all are Fischer products). The cupholders shown here are used as line-fitment, for example, in the Mercedes E Class.

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Typical pricing: $32.95 - $37.99

My price: $27.99

The best ratchets available. If you're not familiar with FACOM, they're one of the world's largest tool manufacturers and regarded as a premium tool-maker in Europe at the same level as Snap-On is in the US. They've recently acquired SK in the US. FACOM is the exclusive supplier to the Ferrari Formula One team.

The FACOM 161 line of ratchets have an extremely fine 72-tooth head design providing precise movement and requiring only a short 5° stroke for use in tight areas. Curved pawl and 17-tooth engagement at all times provide for improved distribution of load and torque capacity (over 200 ft. lbs.). "Palm Control System" permits pressure to be applied to steady the ratchet over fasteners in a comfortable manner and without interfering with the reversing mechanism. Provides a natural, effective thumb-placement for greater one-handed control. Nice balance and ergonomic design feels great in your hand. Offered in several lengths - standard (6.98" overall), long-reach (9.85"), and short-reach (4.33"), and also in 1/4" and 1/2" sizes. Lifetime warranty.

I have available the full line of FACOM and SK tools. If there are other products that you're interested in, please let me know and I'll work to get the best possible price.

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Typical pricing: $20 - $25

My price: $16.50

Black and mirror-polished available. Just a simple little thing, but more useful than it might seem. There's no easy way to close the trunk of some cars other than to put your hand on the trunk and push it down. Obviously, this works, but leaves hand marks on your trunk lid, rings can scratch, etc. Clearly, an unacceptable solution.

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