8 Ways To Make Your Old Clunker Look Awesome

Does your car look like an archaic mess and is slightly embarrassing to drive around? If you are not able to invest in a brand new four-wheeled friend, you can make your car gleam as new. Your car could be old but if its system is going strong, a couple of inexpensive fixes can spare you the pain of saving money for a new car.

Here is how you can make your old clunker look as awesome as new:

CLEAN IT UP!

Nothing shines better than a cleaned up car. Drive to your nearest service station and get your car washed thoroughly. Make sure that you reach those dirty nooks and crannies. A professional car wash can give your car the appearance you want your car to have. If possible, get the interiors dry cleaned to make your car squeaky neat. If you really want to hold onto your vehicle for a bit longer, you should get your car washed every now and then.

RESTORE AND REVAMP

Some parts of your car might be too worn out to look at. Restoring or revamping such parts will make your car look as good as new. If your dashboard is too dull, get a coat of a good quality dashboard wax or get it polished. Remember that you will look at your dashboard more than any other part of your vehicle. To give your steering wheel a new life, get some leather cover for it to conceal its age. If you have the budget, you can also consider upgrading the infotainment system of your car. With all the emerging and newer technologies, you can give your car a complete makeover.

FIX THE SCRATCHES

If your car functions like it’s a day old and looks like its ancient, working on its physical appearance is your utmost priority. You are deemed to get a lot of scratches and dents on your car while it is parked somewhere or simply when it is not a good day and you bump into another vehicle. You can fix the minor scratches in many ways. However, the bigger scratches and dents should be treated in a car service station. Get a good glaze of polish on your car to make it glisten. Make sure that you take your car for a service at least once a month to buff new scratches.

DON’T FORGET THE TIRES

Even if your car is not adorned by fancy alloy wheels, you can still get some fixes to make the tires look great. A little spray paint on the rim and a good quality tyre polish can give your wheels a new look and feel. If your budget allows, you can replace your old and boring steel rims and buy a set of alloy wheels for your car. Making such minor changes in the tires can make your car look great and luxurious.

REPLACE THE OLD PARTS

You can either replace the old and broken parts with brand new ones or with quality used vehicle parts. A set of good mirrors, wipers or a new windscreen can change the look of your car. If you are willing to spend some money on your car, we suggest you restore headlamp and tail lamp lenses as well. You can also get the lenses buffed to give them a good appearance. A quick home remedy is to grab your old brush and some toothpaste to clean the lenses. Get these minor fixes done more frequently and you will never feel the need to get rid of your car. CARE FOR THE SEATS

If you want to make the interiors of your car stand out, changing your seat covers can be a great option. Check some options out and pick some leather covers for your car seats. You can also go for inexpensive covers and get them changed every four years. Some car service stations can also give your car interiors a complete makeover by matching the mats with seat covers. If the seat has sunken foams, you can get foam filled in the covers or can also get the seat pads replaced.

KEEP A CHECK ON SUSPENSION

Giving a newer appearance to your car is important. However, you should also keep a check on its functioning and handling. No matter how good your car looks, if it doesn’t give you a smooth ride, you will always want to have a new one. Along with the replacement of tyres, make sure you also keep a check on the suspension. Over years of driving, cars with leaf spring or coil spring sag because the tensile strength of the springs weakens. If you are putting too much weight on your car, do not forget to get the struts or springs replaced. Even the shock absorber and bushes need a regular replacement.

ENGINE OILS

As you already know that an engine is the heart of your car, keeping a check on it should always be on your list. After you are done working on the looks of your car, make sure you give all your attention to the engine. Have you ever considered switching to semi-synthetic oil from your good and old mineral engine oil? A change in oil grade is good for the life of your car engine. Get your plugs and filters replaced so that your engine goes a long way. This will ensure a smooth ride and a longer life for your engine.

Now that you know ample ways of giving your car a new life, go ahead and make your car shine as new. You can avoid spending money on brand new car parts and buy quality used parts from Car Wreckers. If you still feel your car is damaged beyond the fixes and repairs, call your nearest car wreckers. You can sell your car for cash without spending a penny on car removal services. Sell your car and let it get recycled for good!

This is Brian Nash, online marketer and blogger from Qld Car Wreckers. To know more about scrap cars removals or cash for car services visit us Qld Car Wrecking & Used Car Parts Brisbane