| New cars are our everlasting addiction. We never can | | | | car. |
| seem to get enough of them. We work hard and save | | | | Interiors. Air-bag, sound and entertainment system, |
| up money just so we can buy a new car, in the | | | | colour instrument dials, silver or colour stitched leather |
| mistaken hope that it is a wise investment. Actually, | | | | gear knobs, sports pedals, spoilers, body kits, engine |
| new cars are never an investment; they lose value the | | | | covers, interior upgrades in many styles and materials, |
| moment you drive off away from the car dealer shop. | | | | even in wood grain and of course, custom seats, grille |
| Cars can only be investments if 1. You use them for | | | | guards, window tinting. |
| your business, for transporting products perhaps. Or 2. | | | | Wheels. Most good shops have a selection of quality |
| If you're entering your custom car in a car show and | | | | tyre brands from which to choose, and can be |
| win a price, then that's an investment. Otherwise, if | | | | complimented with any number of attention-grabbing |
| you're just buying a new car to have something to | | | | styles of genuine alloy wheels. Think about what your |
| drive to work or show around, then you're just wasting | | | | car would look like with a new set of wheels and |
| your money. And you're better off just sticking with | | | | tyres |
| your old car. | | | | Body. You may opt for part to full restoration or just |
| Re-evaluate your wants and wishes and consider | | | | standard to custom repairs and resprays to all stages. |
| repairing and upgrading what you already have. You | | | | Full or part custom or standard panel and paint service. |
| can add and stamp your own personality to your basic | | | | Maybe you would like clear tail-lights or euro style |
| car, by just investing in a few fresh innovative ideas. | | | | headlights in chrome or black. You could invest in a |
| How to Spruce Up Your Old Car | | | | Body kit, air bag and lowered springs suspension. But, |
| First, go online. Car classified sites let you know the | | | | whatever you do make sure you buy exactly what |
| latest in car customisation and some wonderful | | | | you want and not what the sales person wants to sell |
| examples of car 'makeovers'. You might like to have a | | | | to you. |
| look at au where you can join the forum, ask | | | | Here's a few others that might spur you on: |
| questions, and learn a lot about refurbishing your car. | | | | Air dams and spoilers |
| Checking out what is online will also help you keep | | | | Anti-theft devices |
| updated in car prices, car models, and car trends. | | | | Bug deflectors |
| OzFreeOnline for instance has a comprehensive used | | | | Carrier racks |
| car section, where all you have to do is register, log in, | | | | Instrumentation |
| and search by category. You will find thousands of | | | | Keyless entry systems |
| used cars for sale, car articles and information on | | | | Personal breath alcohol testers |
| Australian and European cars. You can even check | | | | RV and towing accessories |
| out motorcycle classifieds. | | | | Special shock absorbers |
| Visit Your Favorite Car Repair Shop/Mechanic and | | | | Stereo systems |
| Car Dealer | | | | Striping and/or decals |
| The vehicle enhancement options available are vast. | | | | Sunroofs |
| Anything goes these days. | | | | Vehicle navigation systems |
| New products on the automotive accessory and | | | | So if you're considering trading-in your present car, do |
| customising market at present are not only functional | | | | your sums first. You might find you would be just as |
| but also can be a cosmetic improvement. You might | | | | pleased, and a lot richer, with a few particular |
| even consider overall vehicle design, total vehicle | | | | improvements and spruce up your present car to |
| enhancement. | | | | make it part of your personality and stand out from |
| The cost of equipments and trappings ranges from a | | | | the crowd. |
| few dollars to a small fortune. However you can have | | | | Of course, don't get too caught up with just a |
| them installed for much less than the price of a new | | | | gorgeous car. Make sure it performs well too, and that |
| car. | | | | safety standards are also met. You're not just after |
| The cost of equipments and trappings ranges from a | | | | driving on the road in good taste. You also want to get |
| few dollars to a small fortune. However you can have | | | | there safe and sound. Have a good time customising |
| them installed for much less than the price of a new | | | | your 'new' car. |