Making Your New Car Just Right

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From Essentials To Top Gadgets – Making Your New Car Just Right

After a house, a car is the most expensive investment you are ever likely to make, with the average American household spending almost $10,000 per year on their beloved automobiles and associated costs. Clearly, choosing a new car that will meet your family’s practical needs is important, but when you are spending so much money, you need to let the heart have a little say, as well as the head. Here, we take a look at the essentials and some fun extras to make every road trip one to remember.

The basic essentials

There are some things that you really can’t do without. Before you even drive away from the car dealership, you’ll have to make sure to protect your rights as a car owner  by getting the right level of auto insurance in place. Look closely at the different types of cover available, and remember, you typically get what you pay for.

Another essential is ensuring everyone is riding safely. If you have youngsters, that means ensuring they have an appropriate car seat or booster that is suitable for their age and height. Don’t even think about setting out without one – the consequences could be catastrophic.

Make the car your own

With the essentials in place, you can set about making your new wheels just right for you, by adding some personal touches with the latest gadgets. These have been the most popular in the first quarter of 2018:

• USB charger – we live our lives around our electronics, and a family road trip can easily descend into a fight over those charging ports. A multi-port USB charger will put an end to the arguments once and for all. It could be the best $15 you ever spend!

• Dash Cam – we’ve all seen the YouTube videos, but a dash cam could save you a whole heap of trouble down the line in the event of an accident. The growing number of crash for cash incidents makes a dash cam a worthwhile investment.

• Rear camera – many new cars offer rear cameras as an option. But if yours doesn’t there are plenty of aftermarket possibilities out there that are quick to install and will simply send the images by Bluetooth to your smartphone. You will never dread squeezing into a parking spot again!

Make the most of your new car

These are just a few of the gizmos that are out there to make your driving experience safe, and enjoyable for all the family. A car is a major investment – so why not include a few small extras to make it absolutely perfect?