Cheap and Fun Auto Accessories

Cars, cars, cars, what more is there to say? Everyone loves cars! It’s more than just a vehicle for traveling; it’s a status symbol and a reflection of the owner’s personality. Straight out of the manufacturer, your basic car looks like every other car of the same model. That’s why you might want to jazz it up or pimp it out with cheap and fun auto accessories.

The average employee is said to spend around 233 hours a year inside his vehicle. For some people, their vehicle is almost like a second home and people want to have a second home that showcases their interests.

Nowadays you can buy pretty much everything and anything you want from floor mats, seat covers, wheel covers, license plate frames, CD organizers, sunshades, tire covers, custom decals, car charms, fuzzy dice, mirror covers, bobble heads, etc.

Seat covers are both functional and fun. It’s easy to change the look of you car by changing seat covers and choosing different colors. They are also available with prints of your favorite things or characters. If you want cheap seat covers, you can also make your own using any comfortable fabric. Wrap it around the seat and sew or safety pin the fabric to itself.

Going in and out of your car with dirt, mud, grass and who knows what on your shoes can be very messy so many car owners opt to add a floor mat to their car to protect the interior and keep it clean. Simple rubber floor mats can help keep your car floor dirt free, especially if you like to go outdoors.

Sun shades are fun auto accessories that protect your car from the sun’s heat. They are simple foldable panels that go over the windshield or rear windows and are a veritable must for car owners who live in sunny states.

They are very practical and save money and fuel since using sun shades makes the car interior cooler than it would normally be without them. This makes it easier for the car air conditioner to cool the car’s interior which saves on fuel consumption for a relatively cheap price. Not to mention avoiding the unpleasantness of sitting on an extremely hot car seat that has been left out under the sun for the whole day.

Car covers, on the other hand, fully cover the top and sides of the car. These car covers protect it from the elements. For cars that are stored outdoors, a waterproof car cover protects the car from sun, rain, snow, heat, and keeps its paint and chrome looking brand new. Even cars that are stored indoors can use car covers to keep them immaculate if they are not used for a long period of time.

Seat belt should pads, on the other hand, add padding and comfort for seat belt wearers. These come in many designs and materials though softer fabrics are preferred. Animal prints are especially popular as well as those that match the seat covers.

Another fun car accessory for those who can afford it is the headrest monitor. These go on the top of your car seats for those in the back to enjoy watching their favorite TV shows or play DVDs. They typically come with remote controls and earphones.

Organizers are all the rage among car owners who like to keep their CDs and other personal items tidy. Car litter baskets are essential for those who spend a lot of time on the road or have children to take care of. These can be attached to the car seat’s headrest posts and most can be kept closed when not in use.

Decals are cheap and come in many different designs. These are easy to attach and are quite fun. Another popular car decoration is the bumper sticker. Bumper stickers are meant to be placed on the car’s bumper so that the drivers behind it can read the message on the sticker.

Symbols commonly seen on bumper stickers are the Ichthys or fish symbol that represents Christianity. Many parodies of it have spawned like the Darwin fish, which is the “evolved” Ichthys fish symbol with arms and legs with the word Darwin written inside. There are also Viking fish, Yoda fish, Trek fish and other variants.