Although many car owners have started indulging in harmful car upgrades, there are still various types of car upgrades that enhance the look and vibe of a vehicle and do not cause any form of harm to the vehicle.
These upgrades are subtle and are worth all the amount spent on them. In this article, we look at the top 10 car upgrades that enhance the look of any car and are worth the cost in Nigeria today.
- Upgrade to All-Season Performance Tires
When it comes to tires, they directly impact everything from fuel economy to handling and your ability to stop; you generally get what you pay for. Ultra-high-performance all-season tires can be expensive, but the average driver will never drive fast enough or corner tightly enough to reap the benefits.
Getting low-budget versions of them will give you functional tires and a break on the price. In between are performance all-season tires, which will cost you but will give you an undeniably superior driving experience.
- Upgrade Your Vehicle’s Shock Absorbers and Springs
Upgrading your springs and shock absorbers is expensive for the front and rear suspension. Since they’re out of sight, suspension components are often out of mind, but few systems directly impact your driving experience.
Shock absorbers do exactly what their name suggests when you hit bumps or a rough road. They absorb shock, keeping your tires glued to the ground and reducing the up-and-down motion of regular driving. Getting a new set and lower, stiffer springs make for a noticeably more stable, well-cushioned ride.
- Upgrade Your Suspension Bushings
Bushings are rubber components scattered throughout your suspension that reduce vibration and noise. When you upgrade to bushings built for performance, or even if you replace worn-out bushings that came with your car, you’ll enjoy much crisper, tighter steering and handling. Bushings are like cartilage for the bones of your car and can be expensive to replace but are worth it.
- Upgrade to High-Quality Seat Covers
Plenty of cheap seat covers are for sale, many of which can be yours. But if you can get highly-rated, well-built seat covers, you’ll enjoy protection against water, mud, and even oil, quality craftsmanship, a sleek look, cushion backing, airbag tearaways, and storage pockets.
- Upgrade to Enjoy Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Depending on your OS, an investment in Apple CarPlay or Android Auto can give even the most boring cars an instant boost of tech, automation, and connectivity. Voice commands offer distraction-free driving, and both systems provide enhanced navigation, hands-free calling and messaging, direct access to your personalized music library, and mobile connectivity, all projected through a user-friendly interface.
- Upgrade to High-Quality Car Speakers
If you upgrade your vehicle to include Apple CarPlay or Andriod Auto, you can also upgrade your speakers to high-quality car speakers for better sounds. High-quality car speakers will give you rich, true sound even with the top down at full speed on the highway.
- Get an AI Security Car Camera
Regular car cameras offer peace of mind in case of an accident or a police encounter, and plenty of decent ones are on the market. But when you incorporate artificial intelligence with high-end features such as anti-theft beacons, crash assistance, GPS location, and parked/off AI surveillance, you get much greater peace of mind even when you’re not in your car.
- Upgrade Your Car’s Aluminum Wheels
Many automakers offer aluminium wheels on high-end trim packages for one simple reason. They’re more expensive than their steel counterparts. There’s also a reason for that. Aluminum is a superior metal in this particular application.
Aluminium wheels are much lighter, meaning cars with them get better gas mileage. They also exert less inactivity when they spin, making it easier to stop and putting less strain on your braking system. Although they’re more expensive upfront, aluminium wheels can offer lower ownership costs over the vehicle’s life.
- Include Backup Cameras in Your Car
Cameras are now fairly common in cars but hardly standard for most models. That doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade to the technology that gives you eyes in the back of your head or at least sensors and a camera in the back of your car to guide you in reverse and help you park without unnecessary bumps in the back.
- Upgrade to Adjustable Anti-Roll Bar
Anti-roll bars connect both sides of your suspension and keep the car’s body from leaning and rolling during tight turns by distributing the car’s weight more evenly across the suspension.
Their benefits are especially noticeable on trucks, SUVs, and other big vehicles, which can corner like a sports car when a sway bar is installed. They can be adjusted for your preferred level of stiffness and are worth the money spent on them.
Conclusion
Car upgrades are still beneficial to cars. However, it’s important to ensure the ones you are considering doing will not harm the electrical configuration of the vehicle to avoid harm or danger.
