What is the best aftermarket car accessory?

Posted by DevilishRogue@reddit | cars | View on Reddit | 17 comments

Most cars don't come with everything you need and as a result you need to buy after market products in addition to the vehicle itself. This can include everything from car mats to an ice scraper. What has been the most invaluable product you've purchased that you'd recommend to others?

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Severe-Belt-5666@reddit

Window tint ain't no one like a fish bowl

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jeremyyc@reddit

IMO window tint is highly dependent on where you live and what car you have. Southern states that are hot as fuck and you need some extra UV protection year round? Yeah for sure. PNW or anyone in a northern climate where your winter commute in the morning and evening are in the dark? The UV part doesn't apply. Sports cars? I think the fish bowl is the way to go... I want other drivers to clearly see what my intentions are. As I've gotten older, I've grown to dislike tint more and more because any increase in difficulty in trying to read what other drivers are doing is a detriment in my book. Lastly, Chris Harris hates tint, and his word is gospel.

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saraphilipp@reddit

Ceramic tint. You can use a light/clear tint and all the benefits of heat deflection.

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lowstrife@reddit

I think it also highly depends on what tint level you go with. Fuck the limo stuff, and fuck tinting your windshield at all. But there is a pretty big difference between "mostly legal" 16% and "reasonable-ish" 38% or thereabouts where it's just dark, but perception is still possible.

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Shmokesshweed@reddit

>Lastly, Chris Harris hates tint, and his word is gospel. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm actually watching one of his latest videos on the M5 V10. Harris is a certified gearhead and fantastic journalist.

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Bombaysbreakfastclub@reddit

Small garbage with a lid I keep it in my driver’s side door. It’s great to have a spot to toss receipts, straw wrappers, whatever

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Various-Ducks@reddit

If ice scraper counts then it's obviously an ice scraper if you live anywhere that gets snow. You literally wouldnt be able to drive without one a lot of days unless you let the car idle for several hours

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BlueWingedTiger@reddit

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CabSauce@reddit

Fire suit.

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chikn2d@reddit

All-weather mats.

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WingerRules@reddit

Turbonator Real though, tire pump & ice scraper.

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hehechibby@reddit

Sunshades Tire compressor / Jump start combo things Car cup holder that goes into the cup holders that let you fit bigger bottles into it Nice microfiber to clean up any spills quickly etc

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IWantToPlayGame@reddit

Older car: New in-dash touchscreen stereo. Newer car: Dash Camera

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Ok_Plate_6961@reddit

Infotainment system

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GeneralCommand4459@reddit

A good microfibre cloth to clean the piano black plastic and screens

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Aromatic_Shop9033@reddit

Pine tree air freshner.

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DriverDenali@reddit

A real car jack that fits compactly in the trunk area, and a full size spare.