Who doesn’t like to have the most up to date automotive electronics available? Now that your car is a couple of years old, it’s time for you to update too. While buying a new car may be out of the question, upgrading your used car is easier than you think.
Don’t allow yourself to become overwhelmed by the abundance of aftermarket electronics available. Start with the greatest improvements you can make with the least amount of expense. The top five easy aftermarket vehicle upgrades are:
- Rear/backup Cameras;
- Upgrading your head unit;
- Utilizing your smart phone;
- Universal Head Up Display; and
- A black box for your car.
Rear/backup cameras can be added to any vehicle and is the first upgrade I recommend. Upgrading your backup camera benefits you, as the vehicle owner, but also the safety of those around you.
Head Unit. The Head Unit is the brain for your car’s audio system. Many new head include added features, such as: GPS, bluetooth for hands-free talking, rear cameras, satellite radio and audio streaming from your phone. Some models even offer voice recognition features. Replacing the Head Unit will also improve the sound quality of your car stereo.
We all know that our smart phones can control almost anything. Now we can add our car to this list too! Consider upgrades that would allow you to remotely start your car with your phone, roll your windows up or down, and receive alerts from your car alarm.
The few seconds you look down to check your speedometer could cost you reaction time in an emergency situation. One way to reduce this margin for error would be to install a Universal Head Up Display. Universal Head Up Display projects a holographic image onto your windshield that shows you to monitor speed and vitals without having to look away from the road.
If you have ever been in a auto accident, you know that there is always the risk of “your word against there’s”. Having a black box like what is included inside of an airplane would be great in this situation. A black box for your car can record everything from how fast you were going, to where you were by GPS on the map. Some will even record video and audio.
As you can see with only a few upgrades, your car can have some of the same features that you love on the latest high-end vehicles.
What upgrade do you need to make to your car right now?
