Car subwoofers don't need it if the box is properly designed, it makes the subs react as if the box is 10~15% larger so if the box is already too big then it'll lower the tuning frequency even more and your bass will get sloppy.
They're useful if your box is too small for your subs, leave a clear airway from your sub to the port if you have one. But then again you can just spend some $$$ and have the right box built.