Found a steal on a car vacuum - worth it?

Was browsing Amazon and saw this cordless car vacuum for $25 (normally $60). It's a no-name brand but has decent reviews. I'm tempted but skeptical, anyone tried something similar? Is it worth the money or should I save up for a shop vac?

I'd be careful with those no-name brands. Check if it has any safety certifications. A cheap vacuum might overheat or have a crappy battery that could swell. I've seen too many fires from knock-off tools. For $25, maybe it's okay for light dust, but if you want reliability, stick with a known brand like DeWalt or Milwaukee.

Agree with Will. A car vacuum needs good suction and battery life. My DeWalt cordless vac has a hepa filter and runs forever on a 5Ah battery. It's not $25 though. But you get what you pay for. If you're just cleaning crumbs, that cheap one might do. Just check the amp draw and if it has a brushless motor. I'd rather spend a few more bucks on a tool I'll have for years.

Yeah, that's true. I'm a weekend warrior, so I don't want to drop $150 on a vacuum. But maybe I'll wait for a sale on a decent one. Actually, I saw a Ridgid 3-gal shop vac for $40, could that work in a car? It's corded, but I can run a long extension cord.

Ridgid is solid, and you can register it for a lifetime warranty. Corded gives more power, but it's a pain to drag around. If you have an outlet nearby, it's a good budget option. Just make sure you don't leave it running unattended. I've seen sparks from worn brushes in cheap motors.