Your phone is the one thing you carry everywhere. Pocket, desk, dashboard, hand. It's also the one thing most car guys completely overlook when it comes to repping their ride. Car phone cases fix that. Instead of a plain black case or some generic pattern, you pull out your phone and there's your car. A Mustang. A Supra. A Raptor. Whatever you're about.
But not all car phone cases are created equal. Here's what to look for and the best picks across every car culture.
Why Car Phone Cases Hit Different
Stickers fade. T-shirts stay in the closet. But a phone case? You use it literally every single day. Set it on the table at lunch and someone says "is that a Hellcat?" Instant conversation starter. It's the most low-key way to rep your car without being obnoxious about it.
It's also the most affordable entry point into car merch. Under $30 for something you'll use more than anything else you own. The value is hard to beat.
What to Look for in a Car Phone Case
Before you grab the first one you see on Amazon, consider what separates a good car phone case from the ones that end up in a junk drawer after two months.
Print quality
UV-protected prints are non-negotiable. Cheap cases use basic ink that fades within weeks of sun exposure. Your phone sits in sunlight on your dash, on your desk near a window, in your hand outside. If the print isn't UV-resistant, it'll look washed out fast.
Case durability
Impact-resistant polycarbonate (Lexan) is the gold standard for snap-on cases. It's the same material used in safety glasses and bulletproof panels. It protects without adding bulk. Silicone cases feel nice but they attract lint and pocket debris like magnets.
Art accuracy
This is where most car phone cases fall apart. Generic silhouettes that could be any car. Clip art that looks like it was traced in Paint. If you're going to put your car on your phone, the art should actually look like your car. Specific body lines, correct proportions, recognizable details. Not a vague outline of "some kind of coupe."
American Muscle Picks
If your garage has a V8 in it, these are for you.
Ford Mustang GT (S650). The new generation looks aggressive on a case. Clean front-end lines that are immediately recognizable. Check Ford designs.
Dodge Challenger Hellcat. That wide body and hood scoop translate perfectly to phone case art. Arguably the most iconic silhouette in modern muscle.
Chevy Camaro ZL1. The aggressive front splitter and rear wing make this one stand out even in a small format. See Chevrolet collection.
Dodge Charger R/T. Both the classic '68-70 and modern Charger look great. The classic is an all-timer. Browse Dodge designs.
JDM Picks
For the import crowd who knows what a 2JZ sounds like at 3 AM.
Toyota Supra MK4. Might be the single most iconic JDM car to put on a case. That rear wing and those curves are unmistakable. See Toyota designs.
Subaru WRX STI. The rally legend. Hood scoop, gold wheels (you know the look), aggressive stance. Perfect case art for the Subie crowd. Browse Subaru.
Toyota AE86. Initial D made this car a legend. Clean, classic lines that look timeless on a phone case.
Mazda Miata NA. Pop-ups. That's it. That's the pitch. The NA Miata with pop-up headlights is one of the most loved car designs ever. Check Mazda collection.
Truck and SUV Picks
Trucks and SUVs have some of the best front-end designs for phone case art because of how bold and wide they are.
Ford Raptor (Gen 3). That massive grille with FORD stamped across it. Looks incredible on a case. Shop Ford.
Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. The overlanding crowd loves this one. Aggressive stance with that signature front end.
Ford Bronco. The new Bronco has one of the cleanest modern SUV designs. Round headlights and that flat front translate perfectly to artwork.
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. Built to go anywhere. The front-end design on a phone case gives off serious adventure vibes. Browse Toyota.
Euro Picks
For those with refined taste and opinions about driving dynamics.
Porsche 911 (964). The classic 911 shape is one of the most recognizable silhouettes in automotive history. A 964 on your phone is a statement. See Porsche designs.
BMW E46 M3. Peak BMW design according to most enthusiasts. The angel eyes and aggressive front bumper make for clean phone case art. Browse BMW.
Why Fan Art Beats Logo Cases
You can buy an official Ford or BMW logo phone case from their corporate merch stores. It'll have a logo on it. That's about it.
Fan art cases are different. They feature the actual car. The specific model. The details that make each vehicle unique. An official Ford case says "I like Ford." A Mustang GT S650 fan art case says "that's my car." There's a big difference.
Original artwork also means you're getting something nobody else has. These aren't mass-produced generic designs pulled from a stock photo library. They're original art pieces that happen to fit on your phone.
Find Your Car
Printed Haus phone cases feature original fan art of specific vehicle models across Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, Toyota, Subaru, Porsche, BMW, Nissan, Mazda, and Honda. Impact-resistant Lexan polycarbonate with UV-protected prints that won't fade. New models added weekly.
Browse all car phone cases and find yours.