There are 6 popular accessories that you can purchase to protect your vehicle's appearance.. The accessories mentioned here are the most purchased products to keep your vehicle looking clean and attractive.

Whether you are looking to protect the interior or exterior, measures taken to keep your vehicle looking its best and, at the same time, insuring retention of the vehicle’s top value, will be highly beneficial when it comes time to trade it in or sell.

Even if you are not looking at selling your car in the near future, using accessories like new seat covers, floor mats or a car bra will make you proud to be seen in your vehicle, as well as the protection these accessories will provide.

Lets take a moment and see how each interior accessory can improve a vehicle's appearance.

Front-End Car Bra:

The front-end car bra is an accessory that will provide protection for your vehicle’s front end, including chips to the paint and grill.

The car bra is made to fit snugly and perfectly for maximum protection. Its value is in its ability to act as a guard from road hazards, such as bugs, chemicals (tar) and gravel on roadways. The bra also protects from pitting damage on your automobile’s grill and paint surfaces.

The bra, while having an important protective feature, can also give your vehicle a classier appearance. A car bra is usually constructed of heavy vinyl and a firm padding underneath, the vehicle bra will stand the test of time.

Most vehicle bras are easy to install and remove. The benefits in adding value, protection and a sleek look to your vehicle are well worth the small investment of a car front-end bra.

Bug/Chipping Shields:

Bug shields are another valuable protective piece you can add to your vehicle. Modern bug shields are designed aerodynamically to not only compliment the look of your car’s front end, but they also maximize fuel usage.

By not allowing the air force to push against the vehicle, the aerodynamically made bug shields create a diversion in air flow so that your car doesn’t have to use extra fuel to compensate for the additional pressure.

Bug shields are great for protecting your car from road debris, excessive bug collection and chipping from stones or other road hazards.

Car Covers:

A car cover is an essential accessory if you leave your vehicle outside in the harsh elements of the sun, rain or snow. The cover will protect your car from wear and tear and the hazards of extreme weather conditions when a garage or cover protection is not available.

It should fit snugly around the normally exposed portions of the vehicle. Car covers are usually made of a heavy duty protected material that will keep the damaging weather elements away from the automobile’s painted surfaces.

Car covers are especially valuable if you use them while shopping or when the vehicle is parked near someone or something that can bump into the vehicle and create paint or body damage.

Floor Mats:

Floor Mats are the perfect accessory to give your interior a new or more finished look. The mats are indispensable in the protection they provide against wear and tear on the floor's carpet.

You can purchase floor mats in most any variety of colors, styles, and designs. They are available in materials such as rubber and clear plastic to name a few.

Floor mats can be custom made specifically to your vehicle or purchased at auto parts stores.

The benefits to having floor mats cannot be overstated. They aid in comfort when driving on long road trips, they protect from shoe damage in the acceleration area of the floor and they keep everyday dirt and grime from attaching to your vehicle’s original carpet.

Purchasing floor mats at nominal prices can give your vehicle protection from years of floor or carpet damage in the vehicle.

Window Tint:

No matter what part of the world you live in, tinting your vehicle’s windows can offer protection in many ways.

Window tinting has long been known to reduce the heat coming into your vehicle. Anyone that owns an automobile in the southwest will tell you that the sun’s heat (and damaging ultraviolet rays) is not only destructive, it is downright uncomfortable.

So in these two ways, tinting can increase your comfort while driving and decrease fading or discoloration of the interior’s vinyl or fabric seats and dashboard. By choosing a safety film, you will get even more protection.

A safety film on your vehicle’s windows has been known to reduce injuries to occupants from flying shattered glass in auto accidents. If you have a large object hit your windshield, the safety film may also stop the object from coming directly into your vehicle and hitting the driver and any passengers.

If you live in tornado or earthquake zones, this type of film can also prevent injury as well, by acting as a buffer between you and the shattered glass.

Seat Covers:

Lastly, but certainly not less important, is seat covers and their numerous benefits. Seat covers protect the material of your car’s seats. This is very important for owners that:

Live in sun drenched areas of the world,

Work in conditions where your clothing is contaminated with dirt, grease, or other destructive materials,

Participate in activities such as biking, hiking, or swimming (the chlorine alone is severely damaging if you are not fully dried off).

Seat covers are not just about protecting, they can also provide a tailored and clean look to your vehicle’s interior.

Your vehicle will look well kept and well taken care of if you purchase seat covers before any damage occurs.

You can pull them off before selling or trading in your vehicle for that eye-appealing look that says you, the owner, took very good care of the car. Sometimes a clean and fresh looking interior will sell a vehicle even if the exterior is a bit worn.

While there are numerous other accessories out there for your vehicle, the ones mentioned here will go a long way in giving you peace of mind.

You will know that you have done what you can to insure that your vehicle looks close to new, even when it is ten years old.

If you choose to sell your vehicle someday, the added accessories will most likely bring you the maximum value when you sell or trade-in your vehicle.

You can never lose by adding protective accessories to your car.