No matter what stage you’re at in life, keeping your vehicle well-maintained and equipped with top-of-the-line accessories is essential to making sure you’re making the most out of this crucial, life-altering investment. Whether you’re a college student moving across the country with your meager belongings in your backseat, a high-level executive looking to get across town quickly for your next meeting, or a parent picking up your four kids from elementary school, your car does (and will do) a lot of heavy lifting in your life. Without it, the chances are that in today’s society, you won’t be getting far. How fair is it, then, that you do everything you can to make sure that your car stays at the height of its game, guaranteeing it both the longest potential lifespan and the best potential for servicing your needs?
That being said, while everyone loves the look and feel of luxury cars (or adding luxury automotive parts to their vehicles), you don’t want to go broke while upgrading your car. As such, it’s important to shop wisely, getting a good look at the various options offered by the market and selecting what will work best for your particular vehicle. Even with how hard the automotive market was hit by COVID-19, the market still offers plenty of options for the discerning customer who wants to take their car to the next level.
Whether you’re looking to take an older model of automobile to the next level, or elevate your luxury car to provide you the best possible service, these recommended upgrades will likely increase your quality of life all around and make your next drive as pleasant as can be.
Invest in New Speakers
Making sure we have access to music in our vehicles is equivalent to making sure a lifeline is readily available whenever anything goes wrong in our lives. Ever been stressed out and went for a drive, music blaring loudly? Or been stuck in a traffic jam, and the only thing that kept you from losing your mind was your music lulling you to a less emotional place? You are likely already aware of the importance of having access to your music on drives and are likewise aware that the speakers your car came with are not the highest quality. The chances are that your speakers will decrease in quality over time, eventually fizzling out altogether.
Investing in new speakers can significantly increase your overall quality of life while driving, with some speakers providing such clarity of sound that you can parse out each instrument and vocal melody without even trying. However, you’ll want to make sure that when considering a specific model for purchase, it is actually compatible with your car, as failing to do the proper research before buying the shiniest set of speakers on the market can cause you headaches later.
Dip Into Premium Oil
Premium oil is an investment for people who are serious about making sure their vehicle lasts till the end of its projected lifespan. While it costs a bit more on average than regular motor oil, synthetic oil tends to move more quickly through your engine’s components, lubricating them more thoroughly, preventing the accumulation of sludge that can sometimes happen with regular oil, and increasing your car’s overall lifespan. While premium oil isn’t the kind of upgrade you can show off to your friends, you may find that making an investment of a subtler nature will help keep your car around longer.
Bring Your Car Into the 21st Century
If your vehicle doesn’t already have compatibility with Bluetooth devices, you may want to consider replacing your car’s receiver. Modern luxury cars have touchscreen receivers with built-in connectivity to Bluetooth, letting you play music from your favorite streaming service while driving, call and talk to others hands-free, and access services like SiriusXM radio. You can always just get a small adapter if you’re interested in only adding Bluetooth functionality, but if you’re interested in making sure your car stays top-of-the-line and functional as time goes on, you may want to invest in something bigger.
Cars aren’t designed to last forever, and there may come a day where Ol’ Faithful draws its last breath, passing on to that great big junkyard in the sky (or more accurately, down the street). But with the right improvements, you can put that day off as long as possible, as well as keep your car current and competitive with modern models.