10 Must Have Accessories For Your New Car

There are so many different car accessories that deciding which ones to get can leave you puzzled.  If you want accessories that add value and protect your new vehicle, here are the accessories that you must get.

1. All-Weather Floor Mats. Most new cars come with a carpet floor mat.  The all-weather mats are rubber and help protect your car's flooring by keeping it clean and dry.

2. Door edge guard.  This handy gadget slides on the edge of the door preventing you from both "dinging" other cars and from chipping the paint on your vehicle.

3. Trunk tray.  The rubber trunk tray is to your trunk what all-weather mats are to your floor.  Among other things, it stops a leaky milk jug from stinking up your car.  Pull your trunk tray out, give it a quick rinse and air dry.  Pop it back in your trunk and you're good to go. 

4. Roof rack and cross bars.  For those with long travel plans.  Also goes along with...

5. Roof-top carrier.  Adds around 13 cubic feet of extra storage, depending on the model you get.

6. Window tint is a great investment.  It lowers the temperature inside the car and protects the interior from UV rays and fading.

7. Tow hitch and wiring harness.  This is a perfect addition on Ridgelines, CRVs, Pilots and Odysseys if you have outdoor toys that you need to get from point A to point B.

8. DVD players keep happy passengers and unbothered drivers.  Perfect for anyone who takes long road trips.

9. Fabric guard or leather guard protects your car's interior from stains and spills.  The "guard" products  protect the fabric from absorbing stains, to they are much easier to remove while protecting against both water and oil based stains.  

10. Undercoating.  Sprayed under your car, it makes your undercarriage rust proof.  This is critical for snowy climates, like Utah where salt is used to make roads drivable under slick conditions.  Undercoating also reduces road noise making your commute that much more pleasant.