Rubber carpets in salon
Fabric mats create comfort in the car interior, but caring for them is much more difficult than for rubber ones. In addition, taking into account the fact that in winter the roads are covered with a porridge of snow, mud and reagents, and all this gets into the car interior on shoes, rubber carpets are a more practical option.
When buying original carpets, you get their fastening in the kit (if provided) and ensuring that the carpets take their place on the floor of the car, unlike universal ones, which will most likely have to be cut to fit them into place.
Rubber carpet in the luggage compartment
A very useful thing, especially if the carpet has a high edge. Indeed, in the luggage compartment, in addition to periodically transported goods, some small things and cans of liquids are constantly lying around.
If liquids are spilled, the carpet will protect the upholstery of the trunk, and since it is rubber, it is much easier to clean and dry. In addition, trunk carpets usually have an anti-slip coating and cargo during acceleration, braking and cornering will not move from one side of the trunk to the other.
Parking radar
A very useful thing when parking, as it helps to estimate the distance to a nearby car or obstacle. Also, which is not unimportant, the parking radar will help you notice an obstacle that is not visible in the rear-view mirrors and in the rear window, and in fact a child can hide behind the car or a dog or other animal can run. With certain skills, the parking radar is easy to install on your own.
Rear View Camera
As a kind of parking radar, you can use a rear-view camera that transmits an image to a monitor in the cabin. The camera assists with parking, reversing and unexpected obstacles, and gives you a better view of the situation behind the car. The cameras have high image clarity and allow you to transmit images in the dark. However, installing a camera and monitor requires a more painstaking approach and is significantly more expensive than parking radar sensors.
Seat Covers
On the one hand, it is a very useful thing, as it protects the seats from dirt and preserves their appearance, since the fabric does not fade in the sun. On the other hand, under the covers you still can’t see what condition the interior is in, and most importantly: for whom should you save it? For the next owner? Riding without covers is much more convenient and comfortable, so it’s better to be careful and clean the interior in a timely manner («car care»), than spoil the look of the cabin with covers.
In addition, most modern cars are equipped with side airbags, which are located in the sidewalls of the seats. The use of covers will cause the airbags to malfunction in the event of an accident or side impact, and as a result, possible injury to the driver and passengers.
Navigator
Navigation systems are increasingly becoming part of our lives, because they have an undeniable advantage over a regular map: they themselves plot the route, calculate the distance and travel time, and some, when laying the route, take into account traffic jams that have formed at the moment, which allows them to go around in time, without wasting too much time.
On some vehicles, navigation systems are included in the set of options, on some this option is not. But there are many companies on the market that produce car navigators that can simply be mounted on the windshield. But when installing, remember that the navigator should not block the view and should not distract from the process of driving. Therefore, when choosing a screen size, keep in mind that a large screen will either block your view, or it will have to be placed in an inconvenient place and its use will distract from driving. A too small screen requires more attention to see the map, and, accordingly, also distracts from control.
Some navigators can be used as a wireless headset for a cell phone, allowing you to receive calls and talk hands-free.