Best RC Cars & Trucks: Our Top Picks

How We Pick the Best RC Cars

Every model on this page earned its spot. Our staff drives what we sell, works on these vehicles in our repair shop, and hears every day from customers about what holds up and what does not. The best RC cars and trucks here are the ones we recommend most often across the counter in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.

What We Look For

Durability comes first: a great RC car survives jumps, crashes, and beginner mistakes. Next is parts support, because a car you cannot fix is not a bargain, and we stock the common parts for every featured model. Then we look at value for the money, how easy it is to drive, and how much fun it is to run again and again.

Something for Every Driver

You will find a mix of sizes and styles: compact trucks for kids and small yards, 1/10 scale bashers that are the heart of the hobby, crawlers for slow technical trails, drift cars for our indoor track, and big brushless trucks for experienced drivers. Brands include Traxxas, Arrma, Axial, Losi, Kyosho, and more.

Still Deciding?

Our Beginner’s Buying Guide walks you through choosing by terrain, size, and budget, and our guides to RC cars, RC trucks, and RC crawlers explain each type in plain words.

Buy Online or In Store

Order online and we ship nationwide, free on orders over $200, or visit our hobby shop at 2305 Garry Rd in Cinnaminson to see our top picks in person. We update this list as new favorites arrive, so check back for the latest best RC cars in stock.