Dashboard Stylings

Car manufacturers only include the essential features inside their cars. Also, when designing the interior, they go for the look that appeals to a general market. But using car dashboard styling accessories, you can add a personal touch to your car’s inside.

We have seen the features in Bond cars and thought how good it would be to have all those in ours as well. Well, most of it is just fiction. But still, you can add a bit of sophistication to your car using aftermarket dashboard accessories. Even though they won’t let you launch a nuclear weapon from your car, they will make the driving experience a lot more fun and easier. Or at least you can have a laugh with your friends about that funny car dashboard accessory that you have. Whatever it be, this article will give you a basic understanding of different types of accessories and how to choose between them.

Different types of car dashboard styling accessories

When people think of buying dashboard accessories, some wants to festoon the inside of the car while some want to add functionality. There are also gadgets that can do both. The world of car dashboard styling accessories is huge with dashboard toys, safety gadgets, navigation and infotainments system, etc. But a little bit of knowledge about different types of them, what each of them are for, and how much they will cost will help you make an informed purchase decision. So, here is a list of the most common types of dashboard accessories and what you should know about them.

Car dashboard toys

Toys are the most commonly used dashboard accessory. They also come in the widest variety among all. What makes them popular is, possibly, the low price and also the huge variety of them. Anyone can easily find a toy that fits their taste. Toys are the best if you prefer funny car dashboard accessories over the functional ones. And among these, bobbleheads are the bestselling ones. It’s like there is a cult following for keeping bobblehead toys in the car. There are even bobblehead versions of the superhero characters.

Dashboard cover

It is an overlay that goes on top of the dashboard. Why would anyone need a dashboard cover? Well, it has a bunch of benefits. Firstly, they cover the entire dashboard and blocks the sun. This is a great benefit if you are in a place that experiences harsh summers. Like it is the case in Dubai. Another advantage is that they hide damages that are already there on the dashboard. If the dashboard is faded or if there is food stains or cracks, a cover can give the dashboard a fresh look. They come pre tailored with cut out for air vents and control panel. A nice fitted cover can be a perfect car decoration accessory.

Heads-up displays or HUDs

This dashboard accessory is reminiscent of Google glass. This is a small display that goes on top of the dashboard directly in front of the steering wheel. These are transparent displays that show information like a map, speed or fuel level. What this means for someone driving the car is that they don’t have to take their eyes off the road and look at the display in the middle of the dashboard controls every now and then. Because HUDs are transparent, they don’t obstruct the visibility of the road. Even though only high-end cars have this option built-in, there are aftermarket HUDs that is compatible with any car.

Dashboard cameras

This is another functional piece of item that you can mount on the car dashboard. Today, as there are more and more cars hitting the road every day, and a lot of reckless drivers out there, a car dashboard camera might save your day in case of a fender bender. The dashboard camera resembles an action camera like a Go Pro in its shape. But they have longer battery life and not quite the picture quality of a Go Pro. You can mount the camera on the top of the windshield or on top of the dashboard. They will record the road continuously. In case of a minor accident, you can use this footage as evidence for insurance claims and police reports.