People are spending more time than ever in their cars. Business trips, carpooling kids, and running around town are a few ways people spend their time in cars. With so many hours spent driving, it only makes sense that drivers want to make their automobiles as comfortable and fun as possible. Keep reading for five great ways to upgrade a car.

1. Upgrade the Audio System

People often listen to music and podcasts while driving. They also talk with hands-free audio systems. Upgrading with a car audio system installation is one of the top ways people improve their driving experience.  

Professional installers install premium speakers to produce high-quality sound. Premium speakers are made from high-quality material so they will sound better and last longer than factory-installed speakers. New speakers make a drastic difference in the quality of sound from a car’s audio system.

Another option is to install an amplifier that uses speaker-level inputs. The amplifier sits between the head unit and the speakers. An amplifier allows the listener to listen to the music very loudly without distortion. Adding an amplifier also allows consumers to add a subwoofer, which provides more bass.

2. Radar Detectors

Laser radar detectors are very Bond-like car gadgets. For people who tend to take their eye off the speedometer for a little too long, a radar detector can be a handy device to own. Some devices, such as the Whistler Laser Detector, offer 360-degree surveillance that picks up all types of lasers and radar. It alerts drivers with both a voice alert and a text message. Drivers will always know when a speed camera is close by. This detector also has city driving settings and rural driving settings to minimize false alerts.

3. Car Vacuum

Anyone who has kids in the car or eats in the car regularly probably needs a car vacuum. There are many models of car vacuums available. One thing consumers may want to look for is a nozzle head that can pivot to get into small spaces between car seats. 

Look for a vacuum with super suction power to ensure easy cleanings. Some devices are lightweight, compact, and plug into the car’s 12-volt outlet. Many can pick up both wet and dry trash. Look for vacuums with attachments, such as a brush head, to get to the hard-to-reach areas and carpet.

4. Auto Coffee Maker

Early drives can be so much better with coffee. For the coffee purist, being able to make coffee fresh and on the go is the best luxury to have in a car. Handpresso Auto is a coffee maker that plugs into the cigarette lighter and makes a perfect espresso in only a few minutes. This coffeemaker is small and fits in a cupholder. It works with ESE pods as well as ground coffee. This would make any commute, or carpool trip, just a little bit easier to bear.

5. Mini Tire Inflator

Drivers never know when their tires might get a little low. Rather than stopping by the shop to fill up, they can use a small, portable tire inflator. The Norshire Mini Tire Inflator is a great option, having a thermostat that regulates the cooling fan and a helpful LED display. The best thing about this gadget is that it automatically stops putting air in when the tire reaches the desired pressure.  

There are hundreds of devices drivers can add to a car. Not only can they make a drive more comfortable, but they can make it more fun, too.