Just like we do up the interiors of our homes, we should also do up our car interiors. Here is how...
New cars may be rolling on to the roads today, but not many would like to shell out big bucks with their dipping bank balance during the on going recession. In such times, you can still 'own a new car'; all you need to do is give your car a much-needed makeover with interior car accessories.
The interior of a car is often the most overlooked area, when it comes to customizing or redoing a car. However, people fail to realise that it's the interior of the car that you see more often than the exterior.
So, dress up your 'old' car to make it a 'new' one. Pick one or all of the car accessories that will help dress up your car, after all, when you are driving in your 'new' car, you'll feel better too!
Replace old seat covers
Since seats make up a large part of the car interior, changing their colours can make a big difference in how the car looks and feels. With time while leather seats get scratched, fabric seats show stains and tears. Replace old seat covers with new ones to help cover up those stains and scratches and give your car a 'renewed life'. Car seat covers are easy to install, and cost much less than it would to replace leather seats.
Change floor mats
Rubber floor mats will not only cover up worn out spots on your car's floor, but will also give it a cleaner look. Everyday, mud, sand, slush, and debris are tracked into your vehicle and mats protect the car carpet from these. Easier to maintain, these can be washed from time to time with just water. You can also customize the floor mats to perfectly fit the model of your car.
Place sun films
The installation of these films on front windshield, back windshield or side windows helps combat ultraviolet rays. It helps cut annoying glare on your windshield reducing intense bright spots on sunny days and blinding headlights at night. These films also make your air conditioner functioning more effective.
Cover the steer
Leather steering wheel covers are easily available and slip onto your steering wheel, giving it a new sporty look. The contoured ribs in the steering wheel cover help your hands relax while you drive.
Seat cushions
Jazz up your car interior with colourful seat cushions. Not only will this add to the accessories, if you buy a massage car cushion or heated cushion, you can have a comfortable ride home from work.
Music to soothe your ears
Replace the old audio cassette music system in your car with a high teach MP3 music. This will not only allow you to increase your choice of music, but will eliminate the tedious work of changing cassettes. And for all the tech savvy people, get a USB slot installed in your car to plug in your ipod to it. To experience better sound, you could get amplifiers and woofers installed too.
Install SatNav guides
SatNavs not only save you from getting lost, but also eliminate the task of asking people for direction. The technology however is still at a nascent stage in the country. The GPS technology and digital mapping keep you on the move with easy-to-follow directions, through simple and clear voice prompt and visual directions. All you have to do is enter the street name that is located closest to where you would like to go. And the guide will calculate the best route for you.
Get the sporty look
Many car enthusiasts add sporty pedals and gear knobs, antilock brakes, to their vehicles in an effort to reduce weight and increase foot traction. You could also install tachometer, ideally meant for speedsters, to know engine RPM (revolutions per minute). It merely tells you that how fast your engine's crank-shaft is rotating and has nothing to do with fuel efficiency.
BDST: 1624 HRS, FEB 16, 2015
