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11 Best New Harbor Freight Garage Finds Worth Buying

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These are automotive maintenance must-haves, from home car wash materials to tool storage solutions.
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When it comes to getting your garage in working order, it’s hard to think of a better store than Harbor Freight.  The value hardware and tool retailer has an impressive set of automotive-focused items that make maintenance, upkeep, cleaning, and more that much easier. This week, we’ve found a ton of new items we’re planning on taking home, including new ways to wash our ride, tool storage options, and plenty of products that make working on vehicles much easier. There’s even a great gearhead gift idea or two! Here are the best new Harbor Freight garage finds that are totally worth buying.

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Maddox High-Performance Inflator

Maddox High-Performance Inflator
Harbor Freight

No matter how well you maintain your vehicles, the possibility of a flat or underinflated tire is always there. That’s why we’ll always have this Maddox High-Performance Inflator ($149.99) in our garage and ready to use. This relatively heavy-duty unit can fill a car tire (including SUVs) from 10 to 30 PSI in just two minutes!

Even beyond performances, many Harbor Freight customers have gone as far as to call this product a bona fide dupe. One reviewer even wrote: “Works as well as higher-priced pumps and looks suspiciously similar to many other higher-priced brands.”

2
Grant’s Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 12-Pack

Grant's Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 12-Pack
Harbor Freight

Car maintenance doesn’t always involve wrenches and jacks! This Grant’s Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 12-Pack ($5.99) is perfect for keeping your ride squeaky clean both inside and out.

Not surprisingly, their effectiveness goes even further than the garage. “I’ve used this product for years for car polishing, wood staining projects, and cleaning around the house. It has a great quality material which handles the stress of any job I’ve done, like absorbing water spills, clearing the wax off my cars, and applying wood stains. I would highly recommend this product,” writes one.

3
Viking Lithium-Ion Jump Starter and Power Bank

Viking Lithium-Ion Jump Starter and Power Bank
Harbor Freight

Sometimes, the best garage tools are the ones you can take with you. This Viking Lithium-Ion Jump Starter and Power Bank ($139.99) is a must-have for all motorists, let alone home mechanics. A single charge can provide up to 50 jumps to get you back on the road, while also acting as a power bank for your devices. And if you ask us, it’s a perfect gift item anyone can use!

4
U.S. General 42″ x 22″ Roll Cab, Series 3

U.S. General 42" x 22" Roll Cab, Series 3
Harbor Freight

When you buy as many tools as we do, there comes a point where investing in a proper tool chest becomes the only viable option. This U.S. General 42″ x 22″ Roll Cab, Series 3 ($599.99) can hold up to 2,600 pounds of tools in its 16,700 square inches of storage space while still being portable around the garage.

“This rolling chest is durable, heavyweight, and pure quality at less than a quarter of the price of the others. Even if I were a full-time mechanic, I would probably turn to this box,” writes one happy customer.

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5
Braun Portable Folding LED Work Light

Braun Portable Folding LED Work Light
Harbor Freight

It can be hard to get the light shining exactly where you need it when working on cars. That’s why we’re huge fans of this Braun Portable Folding LED Work Light ($7.99), which has a magnetic kickstand that makes it easy to affix or setup in even the tighest spaces.

“This is my all-time favorite work light,” gushes one happy customer. “I have several at home and use them regularly. I even strapped one to my router to aid in my woodworking. I hope Harbor Freight never stops selling them.”

6
Bauer Cordless Portable Power Cleaner

Bauer Cordless Portable Power Cleaner
Harbor Freight

While we’ve never been against grabbing the hose and a bucket for a homestyle car wash, it’s also nice to have a little extra firepower. This Bauer Cordless Portable Power Cleaner ($52.99) has been a true game-changer, providing 320 PSI of pressure and making it possible to clean wherever we’re parked!

“This battery pressure washer was exactly what I needed,” writes one 5-star reviewer. “Easy to use, lightweight, and with the ability to use different water sources. Based on what it’s supposed to be used for, this power washer is perfect.”

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Premium Wide-Mouth Pressure Washer Foam Cannon

Premium Wide-Mouth Pressure Washer Foam Cannon
Harbor Freight

Speaking of ways to upgrade your home car wash game, this Premium Wide-Mouth Pressure Washer Foam Cannon ($29.99) can make the process even easier! By attaching the right to the nozzle, it applies cleaning products directly to your vehicle faster than ever.

In this case, Harbor Freight shoppers have noted they love this product because of the thick foam it produces that actually sticks to surfaces. They also appreciate how this unit is a fraction of the price of higher-end models while still being just as effective.

8
Haul-Master Convertible Aluminum Loading Ramp

Haul-Master Convertible Aluminum Loading Ramp
Harbor Freight

Getting your gear to and fro becomes a lot easier with this Haul-Master Convertible Aluminum Loading Ramp ($199.99). With a weight capacity up to 1,200 pounds, it can function as a single ramp for dirtbikes or motorcycles, or split into two separate ramps for ATVs and more.

“Sturdy, reliable, and flexible as a mobile ramp, this unit meets the moment,” writes one reviewer. “This ramp makes loading and unloading anything exponentially easier! Paired with an electric wench, this ramp is unstoppable!”

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9
Pittsburgh 3 Ton Floor Jack

Pittsburgh 3 Ton Floor Jack
Harbor Freight

Unless you’re one of the very rare few who have a lift installed at home, getting your vehicle in a position where you can actually work on it requires some special hardware. This Pittsburgh 3 Ton Floor Jack ($149.99) can get your ride raised in as few as three and a half pumps, thanks to its Rapid Pump technology.

Maybe the biggest vote of confidence for this product is that professional mechanics in the reviews say they use this at home. “I went with this jack, and it’s pretty nice for the money,” writes one such pro. “Works well each time, no issues with the wheels coming off or leaks. I would recommend it.”

10
Toolbox BIG GRIP Bucket Blue Shop Towels

Toolbox BIG GRIP Bucket Blue Shop Towels
Harbor Freight

A clean and organized garage is a happy garage! This Toolbox BIG GRIP Bucket Blue Shop Towels ($16.99) is the heavy-duty paper towel upgrade you need for those heavy-duty messes that happen around your workspace.

The best part? This specific tub comes with a mounting device that makes it easy to stash within reach.

“The price in quality of these paper towels is great,” writes one happy customer. “I love the container that they come in. It helps keep them together in one place. Very easy to use, and the quality is very durable. I would recommend this to anyone.”

11
Pittsburgh Mechanics Roller Seat

Pittsburgh Mechanics Roller Seat
Harbor Freight

If auto work is a DIY passion of yours, you owe it to yourself to get comfortable. This Pittsburgh Mechanics Roller Seat ($31.99) makes it much easier to get and stay low, while also providing a place to stash tools, parts, and hardware within reach.

Zachary Mack
Zach is a freelance writer specializing in beer, wine, food, spirits, and travel. He is based in Manhattan. Read more
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