The Best Car Window Breakers (Review) in 2023 | Autance

The thought of using a tool to break a car window can seem daunting, but with the Resqme car escape tool you’ll be surprised by the simplicity and how easy it is to use. Resqme (pronounced as “rescue me”) specializes in creating innovative solutions that can help save lives in a matter of seconds. Its products are affordable and effective and none more so than the Car Escape Tool, which comes with two main functions:  cutting through seatbelts with little-to-no effort and breaking car windows safely and quickly. The “rescue me” tool really does do what it says on the box, saving you and your family without paying an exorbitant price for the peace of mind that comes with owning these emergency window breakers.

This is a compact window breaking tool that comes with a built-in seat cutter. The two of these combined makes for a quick escape when you need it most, and it even comes in a quick and easy-to-use format. Just attach the emergency window breaker to your car keys, which keeps them freely available when they’re needed and, when you find yourself needing them, just pull on the tool to release it. After this, you can swipe the sharp blade across your seatbelt for a clean, quick cut and press the glass breaker against your nearest window to allow the steel spike to exit the protected covering and shatter the window.

The biggest selling point of this car escape tool is it’s quick-release along with its ability to be easily located when you need it most. Unlike its competitors, this is a device that will always be near when disaster strikes, which is why so many professionals (including firefighters) carry it with them. It also requires very little effort to use, which makes it ideal for those who aren’t accustomed to needing a window breaker in their day-to-day lives.

This offering from BlueSkyBos is another dual-featured glass breaker tool that comes with a seatbelt cutter. Although this comes in a slightly larger size and isn’t as easy to reach as the first item on our list, it’s still a great, lightweight and effective car window breaker that includes a seatbelt cutter. This is an emergency tool for your car that fits into your glove box, door pocket or central console, ready to be whipped out and used to help you escape your car when you need it. There’s also the option of screwing this device to your car dashboard, although it’s recommended that this is done by a trained professional.

Despite it’s tough look, this emergency hammer is actually very lightweight, coming in at below five ounces, so if you’re using multiple cars through the day or just want to carry it with you, it will slip into your bag, easily. Customers love the fact this this is so easy to use and effective in carrying out its window breaking abilities, although they’ve mentioned that the hammer can easily come away from the mount, which can make searching for it during life-changing accidents a likely possibility. As such, we recommend that this hammer stay in a confined but easy-to-reach space for when you need it most.

As probably the most hardcore-looking option on our list, the INGEAR AutoXscape provides three features in one and comes ready and waiting for the worst to happen. This is a seatbelt cutter, window breaker and flashlight in a heavy-duty package. This car window breaker keeps working to save your life, even after you have escaped your vehicle. The outer shell is impact-resistant and created with military-grade aluminium, while the light comes with three modes, including an SOS mode that  helps you call for help should you be unable to use your voice.

The seatbelt cutter has a hardened carbon steel blade that cuts through fabric as though it’s butter, while the emergency window breaker is sharpened tungsten steel to make short work of your escape. Yet, the real cherry on top is the customer service provided by INGEAR. It states that its lifetime guarantee truly does mean a lifetime guarantee. If at any point your item fails to stop working (and you can and should test it regularly) it will repair or replace the item with no question. While this escape tool is one of the most expensive options, you can easily see why. This is quality and craftsmanship taken seriously so you have a handy tool you can use to save your own life.

Featuring some striking similarities to our top choice with a few unique differences, the Ztylus Stinger is an emergency car window breaking tool that is both easy to reach while remaining accessible, even when it’s not being used for its primary purpose. The Stinger plugs in to your cigarette lighter and is a handy USB adaptor for your electronic devices. This simple added functionality means that the likelihood of the window breaker being within your reach during an escalating situation is much higher than some of the other options available.

This is an emergency tool for your car that works in the same way as the Resqme in that you simply slice your car seatbelt open and press the hammer against the window, allowing it to do the work for you. Naturally, this comes with a slightly higher price tag. That said, if you’re looking to get yourself a USB charger for your car why not spend a little bit more and grab this multi-functional tool that can literally save your life?

At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking this is more of a Stanley knife than a car window breaker. But it’s not. The reason for the strange shape of this particular car safety tool is that it actually has up to seven uses when it comes to survival. This is more of a pocket knife that happens to include some great window breaking features versus an emergency window breaker. So, what are these abilities?

First, there is a USB socket as the tool actually works as a power bank. Second, this power bank is charged via the use of a hand crank, which is attached, and can recharge itself via kinetic energy should you need to charge your extra charging station (you can never be too careful). Then, of course, you have a seatbelt cutter and window breaker, closely followed by a flashlight and a red LED indicator with an SOS setting. Finally, there’s a magnet at the base of the tool, so you can pop your window breaker anywhere outside your car once you’ve escaped, and it will aid in calling for help without you needing to be near the car at the time.

Unfortunately, the product isn’t waterproof, and the more complex nature of this tool can mean that the effectiveness of each feature is lowered a little when compared to other options on this list. It can also be a little more complicated to use, so valuable seconds could be wasted when trying to escape your car. Of course, if you spend some time getting used to this car window breaker first you shouldn’t have too much of an issue, so it’s still a highly valuable kit that can be used in dire situations.

Here is another life hammer on our list with a simple yet effective way of cutting you free from your seatbelt and getting you to safety with a good swing. The IPOW is small and classic window breaker. There are no bells and whistles here, but it’s a great addition to any vehicle in case of an emergency.

This is an affordable alternative to some of the fancier models we’ve included on our list, and it’s great for anyone who wants to add this to their car survival kit.

The FutureSky is a 6-in-1 tool that gives you all the essentials you need in an emergency situation. Not only does it contain the window breaker and seatbelt cutter you can find in all of the items on our list, but it also has a magnet and LED light combination and a whistle to help you call for help.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t have some of the extra benefits that the clear alternative has, so it ranks lower in our list. That said, this is still a mighty life-saving device in it’s own right, so it’s only fair that it deserves a spot in our buying guide.

You might be wondering what a tire gauge is doing on this list,  but this is no ordinary tire gauge. The PSI measurement tool is a great addition to your arsenal when it comes to avoiding accidents, since poor tire pressure can lead to an onslaught of issues with both motorcycles and cars.

This tool tops it all off with multiple other uses, including (you guessed it) a window breaker and seatbelt cutter. Not only that, but the Lantoo includes a flashlight, so you can have visibility should an accident happen.

This is a great car window breaker to have in your car as it covers even minor accidents such as a tire blowout. Not to mention prevention is better than a cure, and this tool does just that.

The StatGear auto escape tool is a great addition to your car, despite its unassuming look and small size. This is a great simple design. The tool sits in your window visor and is accessible at all times yet out of the way for day-to-day activities, so there’s no chance of your kids grabbing it and playing around without you noticing.

The emergency window breaker is a little less obvious. It’s at the tip of the seatbelt cutter, but this doesn’t make it any less effective. The only downside is that you are more likely to cut yourself using this item than you would be with some of the others on our list. That is because you need to exert a decent amount of force in order to break the window, and the layout of this tool means you’re likely to keep moving once the glass has shattered and catch yourself. Of course, the simplest way to avoid this is to cover your hands either with gloves or some other fabric.

The OWL car window breaker is unique in its design, and you’d easily be forgiven for thinking this is more of a credit card than a piece of lifesaving equipment. There’s a built-in seatbelt cutter (naturally), but the window breaker itself operates in a totally different manner to the others on our list. In order to utilize this item, you need to slowly push the card against the window to shatter the glass.

Again, while this is a great tool for use in emergencies, you need to cover your hands before using this as you’ll be putting your hands and wrists in harm’s way during use. But that’s preferable to being trapped in the car and good enough for us to include on this list.