Car accessories that you should not install in your 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 car less effective or inconvenient when driving.

Even after a period of use, the steering wheel cover can become loose, causing it to no longer hug the steering wheel, leading to free rotation 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 car floor mats, use them in other positions. As for the driver's position, users should use the car's mat set or a specially designed mat set. 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.