When it comes to teens and cars, the fun accessories that you can find are virtually endless. There are many great items that can be given as gifts. It does not take much to impress your teen. As a new driver, there is so much for them to get used to. Ease them into it with a few exciting accessories for their first car. Teens love to make their things personalized and original. Doing this does not have to be extremely expensive. There are many great accessories for teens that come at a reasonable price.
Perhaps one of the first car accessories that parents should consider for their teens is something that allows them hands free use of their phone and iPod. A blue tooth setup for cell phones makes it easy to talk without having to take any hands off the wheel. Cell phones and driving is becoming a real epidemic so eliminate the chances of your teen becoming negligent behind the wheel. An iPod docking kit is also fantastic for teens. It allows them to play music and carry their favorite tunes in and out of the car with ease.
Personalized and custom accessories are always great for gifts. Keychains of all kinds can be engraved with names, initials or slogans. Custom key chains are just the beginning though. You can also get a customized license plate through your local registry office. It does require an application process and additional printing fee but it goes a long way in personalizing a vehicle. Seat covers are another low cost way to add some décor and personal style to your teen's car. The possibilities and choices have no limit.
Stereo and speaker equipment is always a hit among teens. They all seem to want the most impressive sound system. While high end systems can range into very large amounts of money, you can find many great quality systems for a fair and decent price. Upgrading speakers from the factory system does not have to be expensive. Shop carefully and you might be surprised at the great deals out there to be had.
Every teenage driver needs to be fully equipped with a car care kit. This includes such items as window wipes, Kleenex and a duster. Cars get dirty fast so toss in some garbage bags too. Cup holders should be wiped out regularly and taken right out for a cleaning every few months. Teens need to be aware of how important it is to show responsibility by maintaining their vehicle in every way.
A mini fridge or cooler is a great accessory for teenagers. They are very small and portable. They are perfect for carrying snacks, lunch or some cold drinks in your car. They come in many different versions and styles so shop around online. Stickers and decals are perfect for self expression, which we all know is important to teens. There are so many cool car accessories for teens that you should have no problem finding something perfect for the teen driver in your life.
Kids grow up so fast these days. A recent study has revealed that kids born as recently as 1993 are turning 16 in their droves this year! Can you believe that? Well, OK. The fact is that they are growing up at exactly the same pace as they used to, but they seem to get grown-up themes a whole lot quicker than they used to. However, it has been the case for quite some time that the age of 16 means something momentous - your first car.
Many parents have the same attitude on this topic - something to do with new cars and "over my dead body" - but as the day draws closer, the inevitability becomes clear. Driving lessons are arranged, tests are booked, tests are failed, more tests are booked, tests are passed this time, and eventually your little precious is driving off to the mall in their little precious. It is the circle of life.
It makes sense that the first car you drive will be a real landmark and, in that respect, anyone getting into their car for the first time will want it to really feel like it is theirs. So although a car is already a pretty good present, if someone you know - someone you raised, even - is turning 16 and about to start driving, then it is worth looking out for some accessories that will make the car feel more personalised.
This is not as easy as personalising their bedroom. While they may really LOVE My Chemical Romance, posters really do not do the trick in a car. They make it hard to see stuff, which makes driving a great deal more tricky. But there are plenty of other ways to personalise a car for someone. There will follow some ideas, but we are sure you already have one or two ideas of your own.
If your birthday boy or girl is into sport, you can do something that tailors the car to the needs of their sport. Something as simple as a carrying case in the boot for equipment can make a real difference in terms of making the whole "This is my car" concept more real. If they love to surf or swim, then waterproof seats are a great idea because - and let us not be shy about telling home truths here - they WILL go straight from the beach into the car.
Do you know the way your kids are always so happy to wash your car when asked? Of course, you do not, they are teenagers and morally opposed to the concept of unnecessary effort. So just because the car is their own does not mean they will be any happier to take the cloths and hot wax to it. However, buy them some car cleaning kit with a labor-saving twist and there will be some chance of them at least trying for a while. Failing that, a really good car stereo or dock for their MP3 player is always a good idea. They have yet to invent the adolescent who does not like music.
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