Car accessories that you should not install in your car
Car accessories help drivers drive more easily, more comfortably or simply create a more enjoyable feeling. However, not all of them bring benefits but on the contrary, they can pose a potential danger to the people sitting in the car.
Here are three types of car accessories that you need to consider having inside your car.
Steering wheel cover
Steering wheel covers may seem like a good idea for older cars or cars with plastic steering wheels and a slim design. However, some car models when using steering wheel covers will make the steering wheel too thick. This makes the driver's ability to control the steering wheel less effective or inconvenient when controlling.
Even after a period of use, the steering wheel cover can become loose, causing it to no longer hug the steering wheel, leading to a situation where it rotates freely around the steering wheel.
If the steering wheel cover is used incorrectly, it can easily damage the car's steering wheel. There have been many cases where the steering wheel cover has been left on for a long time and not cleaned, causing the original steering wheel to become moldy, seriously degrading the surface.
Floor mats
Floor mats are car accessories that many car owners install because they not only help increase the aesthetics of the interior space but are also easy to clean when needed. However, if the floor mats are installed too thickly, combined with not installing them carefully and using them properly, it can lead to the risk of getting the accelerator stuck, suddenly accelerating and causing the car to lose control.
In Vietnam, there have been no incidents related to installing floor mats that are too large causing car accidents. However, in the US, the Japanese car company had to recall more than 3.8 million cars in 2009 because the floor mats obstructed the accelerator pedal, causing the car to accelerate out of control, killing 4 people.
Therefore, if users still use floor mats for their cars, use them in other locations. As for the driver's position, users should use the car's mat set or a mat set specifically designed for the driver. Remember to choose floor mats that are just enough, not too bulky and must be fixed.
Accessories that obscure the driver's view or cover the airbag
For many people, the car is not only a means of transport but also a second home. They beautify the interior space with many accessories and decorations. However, car accessories such as phone holders, rhinestones on the steering wheel... when placed in front of the driver can completely distract the driver or worse, cause safety problems.
In some countries, it is illegal to install car accessories within the driver's line of sight, so if you want to use your phone's infotainment and navigation system, the best way is to connect your phone to the car's entertainment screen.
This way, users can avoid having to use car accessories such as phone holders, thereby reducing interaction with the phone and focusing more on driving.
