Next
to your home, your car is the biggest investment you have. Besides the usual
upkeep of rotating the tires, getting the oil changed and the occasional
vacuuming there are other ways to keep up the look of your favorite auto. It's
an extension of yourself and with a little TLC you can add on to it and make
your car go a long way.
- Tire and Rims. Stuck with the same old stock tires that you got when you first purchased your vehicle? Kick it up a notch the next time your reach 25,000 miles. Yeah, that about how long you should ride them. Pick up some performance tires and grip the road. You'll be amazed at how much better you'll drive but you'll also save on fuel.
- Taillights and Headlamps. Equip your car with the least technology so that you can see and others can see you. Headlamps have come a long way and now with the newest LEDs. Aftermarket part stores offer headlamps for all makes and models. They are very easy to install and you'll be seeing farther at night and in bad weather in a snap. Also, new headlamps (and taillights) give your car that new look that is very appealing. Well worth the money if you drive at night a lot.
- Boot Shifters. If you drive a Manual transmission then you know just how easy it is for your boot around your stick to wear out. That's because auto manufactures ship low quality boot shifters to lower the cost of the vehicle. This is one of the most popular parts to be replaced. Higher quality leather and reinforced stitching is used. Also, in most cases, the consumer can choose between a variety of colors to better suit the vehicle.
- Brakes. Probably the most important part on you car is the brakes, Just think about how many times and at what pressure you apply your brakes in a given ride to the grocery store. But you probably didn't know that brake shoes and pads come in a variety of choices to customize your car. This is important because every car is different. When it comes to replacing your brakes after 30,000 miles go to an aftermarket supplier and get the right ones that will suit your needs. Remember you get what you pay for - cheap brakes are cheap brakes. And when you are driving in the rain with a van full of kids you'll want peace of mind knowing that you'll be able to stop when you need to.
- Ignition Systems. In this day and age of technology it only makes sense that you should be able to warm up you car in the cold winter before you get in it. Having a remote start is becoming more and more common these days. Even companies like Verizon Wireless are getting into this type of tech. With their remote system you can start you car from your smartphone. And it doesn't stop there; remember that you can use it to cool down your car by starting the A/C on those hot summer days.
Simple solutions to keep you car running a looking good year round. Now go out and enjoy the open road!
