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While it’s certainly true that the moment you drive your new car, it decreases in value, with a few tips and tricks and care and attention, this doesn’t have to be the case. Remember the show ‘Pimp my Ride’? Well, why not do this yourself and turn your car into something unique and something you’re proud to drive around. While you might have to spend some money on doing this, if you save on buying a car that needs some work anyway, then you should be able to increase your car’s value and upgrade it without having to go and buy a new one. 

Get The Latest Technology

All the new cars are kitted out with Apple Carplay, but you don’t need to buy a new car to get this; you simply need to buy the latest technology. You can get your car to connect to your phone, so you can talk hands-free, have your messages read out to you while you drive, listen to your music and your playlists and follow Google maps to make sure you’re going the quickest route. 

Give It A New Look

New cars look shiny, so if yours is looking a little dull, then why not work on the exterior. You can do more than just polishing and waxing; you could even choose a unique new colour for your car. You can do whatever you want with the exterior of your vehicle as long as you’re prepared to put the work in or to spend the money. Getting a paint job or giving it the best ceramic coating, either doing it yourself or getting it done professionally, is totally worth it and can make an old car look brand new again.

Don’t Forget About Tires

Worn out tires don’t look good, and they’re not safe either. They also require your car to work harder because if your tires aren’t up to scratch, then the car will need to use more power when braking or turning. Alloy wheel repair is a better option than replacing them if you want to keep your costs down, and this can really improve your car’s appearance. 

Get Comfy

No matter how long your journey is, it is important to be comfy while you drive, and this means comfy seats. There’s no point doing work to the exterior of your car and making this look brand new and then opening the door to a scruffy mess inside, so make sure your seats complement your exterior. You could even get some new heated seats, or if you want to keep costs down, then you could just get some seat covers to protect from any mess and general wear and tear. 

Light It UpBright lights on your vehicle make it look awesome, new, and will make your car stand out. If your front lights aren’t bright, then your car not only looks old, but it looks sad too. If you really want to pimp out the interior, then why not get some neon lights to make your car really special and unique?