GloveBox

What's in the box: A curated assortment of five to seven car care products such as cleaners, protectants, trim treatments and microfiber towels, often from well known detailing brands.

GloveBox is a monthly car care subscription for people who like to wash and detail their own vehicles. Each box is a curated mix of five to seven detailing products. The main appeal is discovery: you get to try brands you might not buy on your own. Recent boxes have included products from Koch Chemie and Adam's Polishes, and some months are themed boxes where a single brand takes over. The plan runs month to month and you can cancel anytime. The site says the first box ships within one to two days of signing up. GloveBox also has a store that sells past boxes, gifts, apparel and a GLOVEBOXRx refill variety pack, which helps if you want more of a product you liked. Store reviews average 4.8 out of 5 across several hundred ratings, but those include merchandise as well as the subscription itself. As with any mystery box, you can't choose what arrives. A month built around one brand, or full of products you already own, may feel less exciting. Some items are sample sizes, so how long a box lasts depends on what's inside. For hobbyists who enjoy testing new chemicals and towels, it's a low-commitment way to build out a detailing kit.