what to add on to a new car (cosmetic or practical)

[vini]

ok, firstly apologies if this subject appears elsewhere already, especially if it was me who raised it

I'm thinking of what things I could perhaps add on to the car whenever I get it, and wondered if anyone could suggest anything I may have missed

mud flaps (its a thing with me, I need them)
dashcam (never had one yet but considering)
sill protection
puddle lights (my Old Ford puma had a gorgeous puma shaped puddle light)
Service plan
GAP insurance
boot mat
Reversing camera (could be integrated with the dashcam), unless you're going for a Trophy
Interior car mats
Some form of paint and interior protection by your local detailer.
Either a type 2 or granny charger depending what comes with the car
Screen protector for the infotainment screen
V2L cable or adapter
30cm USB cables


ii thought my list might be longer but I seem to have dried up - any others?

 

[siteguru]

Reversing camera (could be integrated with the dashcam), unless you're going for a Trophy
Interior car mats

 

[Ian Key]

Some form of paint and interior protection by your local detailer.
Either a type 2 or granny charger depending what comes with the car
Screen protector for the infotainment screen

 

[jon0881]

V2L cable or adapter
30cm USB cables

 

[vini]

I've added the (great) suggestions to my original post so the fullest list is there

 

[siteguru]

I've added the (great) suggestions to my original post so the fullest list is there

You have? Or you will? (Your OP is currently unchanged).

 

[vini]

You have? Or you will? (Your OP is currently unchanged).

hmmm thought I did, thanks for letting me know, I'll try again

 

[Smendon]

The SE doesn’t have pockets on the back of the front seats, so I’m getting some covers from Amazon with them in to attach (will also protect the seats from my kids grimy feet)

 

[siteguru]

The mudflaps I ordered from Aliexpress also came with a coat hook that fixes round a headrest spindle. (Handy for hanging stuff in the back since there are no grab handles).

 

[tsedge]

The mudflaps I ordered from Aliexpress also came with a coat hook that fixes round a headrest spindle. (Handy for hanging stuff in the back since there are no grab handles).

Lol! I was picturing a coathook on the top of the mud flap! ?

 

[skynett]

Any suggestions for and front and rear dash cam

 

[jon0881]

Next base have a sale on right now

 

[mokey]

I bought some rechargeable LED lights as no light over rear seats , they come with magnet pads to place where you like.

 

[jon0881]

I bought some rechargeable LED lights as no light over rear seats , they come with magnet pads to place where you like.

Could you share a pic?

 

[SnovaK]

I got these

5.9￡ 35% OFF|2pcs Led Interior Car Light Wireless Interior Lights Car Led Touch Lights Auto Roof Ceiling Lamp Usb Charging Reading Lamps - Signal Lamp - AliExpress

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[dave99]

Has anyone used an add-on rear armrest? My kids will be annoyed at the loss of the cupholders in the armrest I have in my current car Wondering about something like this?

AliExpress armrest

 

[vini]

Has anyone used an add-on rear armrest? My kids will be annoyed at the loss of the cupholders in the armrest I have in my current car Wondering about something like this?

AliExpress armrest

I never knew anything like that existed, which is partly why I started the post.

I'm interested by it and may get one

 

[dave99]

I never knew anything like that existed, which is partly why I started the post.

I'm interested by it and may get one

everything exists by now, you just have to find it

 

[siteguru]

Here's the GBP link for the same thing.

18.67￡ 30% OFF|JHO Second Row Rear Central Armrest Box w/ Cup Holder Arm Rest for Ford Explorer 2011 2018 2013 2014 15 16 17 18 Car Accessories|Armrests| - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

 

[Ian Key]

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