9 hacks to give your ride a (much needed) glow up
We've all been affected by lockdown in some shape or form over the last year, and it's easy to let things go - we're not just talking about hair cuts. Your trusty ride might also be overdue some TLC.
Here's the good news: it’s surprisingly easy to shift gears and upgrade your ride to something you’d be happy to pull up to your first post-lockdown date in. Even easier is the fact you can pay for it all in 4, interest-free instalments.
Hare are 8 easy tips to upgrade your ride with Afterpay. You can thank us later.
Autobarn
ArmorAll Detailing Gift Bucket
$39.99, or 4 payments of $10 with Afterpay
Give it a clean.
The quickest win when upgrading your ride is to clean it. We’ve all experienced the side-eye from mates when they try to shift your gym bag and/or nest of receipts to score enough space to actually sit down.
It’s easy (and cheap) to do a DIY detail job. This ArmourAll bucket has everything you need. Plus, it’s scientifically acknowledged that clean rides go faster.
YETI
Roadie 24 Hard Cooler
$299.95, or 4 payments of $74.98 with Afterpay
Car cooler.
With summer approaching (including maybe some travel, if we’re lucky) we’re all keen to plan some road trips and see the back of our immediate vicinity. Wherever you’re headed, up your game with a cooler that can store everything you need.
This bad boy from YETI is built to last and can easily fit between whoever didn’t call shotgun.
Supercheap Auto
Dash+ Camera
$109.99, or 4 payments of $27.50 with Afterpay
Dash cam.
Ever come back to your car from a quick run to the shops and notice a scratch on the fender which wasn’t there before? Ever had to pump the brakes in traffic only to have someone illegally scrolling on their phone gently rear-end you? We’ve got you sorted with a dash cam that enables you to loop record and capture what goes on around you.
With inbuilt motion technology that only records when it senses movement (plus a tough metal case, built to last even the most cooked Aussie summer) it’s the perfect way to safeguard your wheels.
AutoGuru
Afterpay your next car service
Professional job.
Ok, so you’ve got all the gear (and potentially no idea). The most important way to upgrade your ride is… take it to someone who actually knows what they’re doing.
Booking a service for your car is the easiest way to ensure your wheels stay tip top. Organising it through AutoGuru means you can compare prices and filter by your location, plus you can split the cost into 4 interest-free payments with Afterpay. Too easy!
Autopro
STREETWIZE Cooling Gel
$24.99, or 4 payments of $6.24 with Afterpay
Steering wheel cover.
A steering wheel cover is the often-overlooked detail that can up the swag of any car’s interior. You’re not limited to finish and style; there’s a design and material for everyone, including carbon fibre and leather (or go wild with a tie-dye vibe).
Wheel covers not only look sick, they can up the comfort level too. Opt for a matte finish if you don’t want to sizzle your hands after a day at the beach, or a gel if you want extra grip. They’re super easy to install too, take a look at this one from Autopro.
Autobarn
Neo Sports Seat Cover
$79.99, or 4 payments of $20 with Afterpay
Seat covers.
Seat covers prolong the life of your car’s interior (and can even help up the price if you go on to resell). An easy-as way to give your ride a custom feel is to invest in seat covers. They protect the OG seats (from your mates who don’t know how to properly introduce a pie to sauce), and most types can be easily put through the washing machine. You can go for a plush sheepskin vibe and pretend you’re in Game of Thrones, or go for a sleeker look with these padded ones from Autobarn.
JB Hi-Fi
Scosche Bluetooth FM Transmitter
$119, or 4 payments of $29.75 with Afterpay
Bluetooth transmitter.
Alright, some of us are still rocking cars that pre-date CarPlay. That’s cool; it’s super quick to retrofit Bluetooth connectivity! No more skippy CDs that have been in the glove box for decades (or questionable radio stations).
You can pick up a gadget like this Scosche Bluetooth FM Transmitter from JB Hi-Fi and beam your favourite road-trip playlists and calls straight through your car stereo. Now all you need to worry about is your mate’s obsession with early 2000s power ballads.
Kogan.com
Giantz Car Roof Rack Basket
$136.95, or 4 payments of $34.23 with Afterpay
Roof racks.
Serious. Game. Changer. An easy way to make long road trips more comfortable is to maximise interior space. No one wants their legs behind their ears as you cross-country for a surf trip with the boys. Installing roof racks not only allows you to double the gear you can take, but it removes the need for a university degree in geometry when packing the boot. Highly recommended. Take a look at this one from Kogan.com.
eBay
Tile Pro Keyfinder
$49, or 4 payments of $12.25 with Afterpay
Tile Pro Keyfinder.
Ok so this one might not be specifically a car upgrade, but hear us out. Have you ever lost your car keys? Maybe they fell down the crack of doom in the sofa, maybe you left them in the fridge after a shop. Maybe you haven’t driven in so long you have literally forgotten where they are. This gadget allows you to track and call your car keys via an app.
