If you have recently bought a new car or have been driving for some time, you might feel like accessorising it. The aftermarket offers thousands of car accessories promising better comfort, safety, and style. However, many of these accessories are not essential at all.
It is also important to remember that a new car loses about 20 percent of its value within the first year. Spending money on unnecessary accessories is often not a wise decision. Here are five car accessories you should avoid spending on to save money and avoid regret later.
Slip-on or Fur Steering Wheel Covers
Steering wheel covers are meant to provide a better grip. However, cheap slip-on or fur covers available in the market often have the opposite effect. They do not fit properly and can slip from your hands, making it difficult to control the car. This can be dangerous in emergency situations. Hence, it is better not to install such covers without necessity.
Fancy and Heavy Seat Covers
Most modern cars come with factory-fitted, good-quality seats. Despite this, many people install expensive, heavily designed seat covers just for looks. Although they may appear attractive, these covers do not add to comfort and can even reduce the original grip and feel of the seats.
Aftermarket TPMS Devices
Like dashcams, aftermarket tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) devices have become popular. However, cheap TPMS devices claiming to show real-time tyre pressure often provide inaccurate readings. Sensors fitted from outside may also fail quickly and give wrong information, which can cause harm.
Roof Carriers or Roof Racks
Roof carriers may add an adventurous look but are rarely used by many. They add extra weight to the vehicle, reducing mileage and increasing wind noise. In some cases, police or RTO may issue fines for unauthorised accessories like these.
LED Ambient Lighting Strips
Many people install excessive LED lights inside the cabin to make it look stylish. These lights serve only decorative purposes and do not improve safety or car performance. On the contrary, they put additional load on the car battery.
It is advisable to avoid spending on these unnecessary accessories and focus on what truly adds value to your vehicle.
(Udaipur Kiran)
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
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