Even though vehicles are just a mode of transportation, individuals around the world seem to have a deep connection with their cars. Maybe it has something to do with the mundane trips from one place to another or the fact that the vehicle has some of the most memorable moments of its life. Due to this affectionate trait, people across the world, especially car enthusiasts, love customizing their vehicles. Even though the manufacturers ensure that the necessities are met, there are always some customizations you want to do.

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You can customize a variety of things in your vehicle. First, you need to look at the vehicle broadly in terms of exterior and interior. Then you can find out different ways to customize it. In today's world, almost every vehicle is customized and is not in its default condition. Customization of vehicles often increases their resale value as well. You can customize so many things, so it's important to stay within your budget. In this article, we'll look at 6 interesting ways to customize your vehicle.

1. The Vehicle's Body

First of all, you'll need to inspect your vehicle's body. There may be some defects present on the exterior surface of the body. Body customization is necessary for a vehicle to ensure it looks as good as it possibly can. To customize the body, you can repaint the entire vehicle, or you can paint certain parts according to your desire. Nowadays, body tinting is also available. Most people don't usually paint the vehicle but tint it with the color of their choosing. Once the paint is perfect, you can move to other things.

After the paint, you can install various types of vinyl and stickers on your vehicle. They provide an artistic touch to the vehicle and increase visual appeal. Window tinting is also a great option, but you need to be careful of the law. Most states do not allow window tinting, especially black. You can customize the rubbers on your vehicle, the ones holding the windows and mirrors. Chrome grills can also be customized and wrapped in a paper of your choice. Installing body kits is also a popular trend among car enthusiasts. 

2. Install Alloy Rims 

One of the best ways to customize your vehicle is to install new rims. The default or stock rims installed by the manufacturer aren't that good. They need to be changed. You can install various types of rims. There are so many types that it becomes impossible to choose the right one. Rims play an important role in your vehicle's performance as well as its visual appeal. Installing new rims can also be costly at times but you can also find affordable ones in the market.

The types of rims include deep-dish rims, alloy rims, and many more. Moreover, they come in various sizes as well. You can also install bigger rims to give your vehicle that aggressive look. Most monster trucks have huge rims that give them that aggressive look. You can also paint the rims according to your desire. Try to make a combination. For example, if the body is painted white, you can paint the rims black so they go well together. Installing big rims may affect the car's economy as well. Therefore, ensure that this is what you want. 

3. Work on The Suspension 

Aside from the exterior and interior body of the car, you can also make mechanical customizations. Sometimes these mechanical customizations are necessary to ensure the longevity of your vehicle. They can include engine customizations such as suspension work and transmission work. Vehicles usually look more appealing when they are dropped low. Dropped vehicles are touching the ground almost and they feel attached to the car's body even though they're not. Sometimes dropping too low can also be problematic as the rims touch the inner fender of your car and can be damaged due to this.

However, working on the suspension gives even a normal vehicle the appearance of a sports car. Car enthusiasts love this as their car seems to be gliding on the road. This does have a drawback, though. On steep and uneven roads, the car's belly hits the road and can be severely damaged. Moreover, if the vehicle is loaded to the limit, it's dangerous for the suspension, and the vehicle's structural integrity is compromised.

4. Customize The Dashboard

If you look at the interior of the vehicle, you can find many ways to customize it as well. When you open a vehicle's door, the first thing that you can see is the dashboard. There are numerous ways to customize a dashboard. The stock dashboard doesn't have a lot of features and they may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. To perfectly customize the dashboard, you need to be aware of the things you need so you don't remove something that was necessary. 

You can customize the dashboard by installing new gadgets and features to it. You can install a tissue box holder on top of it and add a wobbly toy. Moreover, you can install audio or a video player to set up the right vibe during your drive. You can find a car audio installer near your neighborhood or city. Adding a few dashboard speakers never hurt anybody. Moreover, you can add a scent box that releases a spray of scent from time to time to give your car that lovely aroma. 

5. Add Lighting To Your Vehicle

Your vehicle may look amazing during the day but not at night. This is because you need to add lighting. Installing new lights and customizing old ones have huge advantages. Lights skyrocket your vehicle's visual appeal if integrated properly. Headlights and taillights are just a few of the lights to be customized. You can customize exterior lighting as well as interior lighting of the vehicle. Moreover, lighting will ensure your car looks amazing at night. Customizing lighting can be a bit tricky. You have to keep in mind the complete picture of your vehicle. This is important for choosing the right types of colors and designs for your lights.

Ensure that you choose the colors that go well with the car's paint and well as the rim color. Customize your indicators by installing high-quality bulbs that provide light of more intensity. Moreover, add neon lights below the car as it provides a unique glow when the car is moving on the road. Add ambient and atmospheric lighting inside the vehicle and choose the perfect color for it. Nowadays, you can choose the color of light by a remote and change it whenever you wish. 

6. Addition of Features 

Adding features holds immense importance. It's one of the best ways to customize your vehicle as it provides a unique touch to it. You can add external features or internal features. These features will make your car more appealing and distinguishable from other vehicles. Features can be installed in the interior of the car as well as the exterior of the car accordingly. They can be mechanical, electrical, or even a new body part. Even though they'll change the structure of a car a bit, they are of great influence when it comes to selling your vehicle. They give your vehicle a unique identity without costing that much.

External features can include exhausts, spoilers, hoods, roofs, doors, bumpers, and shades. Exhaust tips are widely famous amongst racers. They change your car's sound to a much more aggressive and sports-like sound. However, they do compromise the economy of the car to some degree. Customizing your spoiler is also very important. The spoiler shapes your vehicle's backside and gives it a lifted appeal. You can also install body kits and change the front and back bumpers of your vehicle. 

Vehicles are a part of life now. Almost every individual owns one and has a deep connection with it. The connection could be due to the sentimental value of that vehicle. Everybody wants to ensure their vehicle is unique and is looking as best as it possibly can. This is one of the reasons why people customize their vehicles. There are plenty of ways to customize your vehicle. You have to first look at what can be changed. There will be some things you won't be able to change, such as important and necessary components of the engine. However, there's a broad category of things that can be tweaked to your desires to some extent. This includes the vehicle's body, bumpers, rims, seats, dashboard, windows, lights, and various other components of the vehicle.

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One of the best ways to customize your vehicle is by changing the rims. There are several types, and they come in numerous sizes. Stock rims can be altered and saved so you can install them when you sell the vehicle, as it increases resale value to some degree. You can customize the dashboard by installing various new features such as a GPS and Navigation system or an audio player. You can also place a few speakers with an amplifier to boost the sound system. Install roofing and window tinting to give your car an aesthetic touch. Window tinting also comes in intensities of tint from 25% to 100%. When deciding on new features, always think about what would be useful to you, and look for quality options. Good luck!