5 Ways to Make Your Old Car New Again

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Having a car is a good thing, there’s no denying it. This vehicle makes our lives easier and more convenient. It helps us to achieve so many different daily goals and it provides us with a unique way to travel and explore the world. However, other than errands and road trips, having a car is also good in case of an emergency. Owning a car can save your life or the life of your loved one. So, it’s easy to see why people get attached to their automobiles. Some men and women consider their car to be a member of their family, no matter how old the car is.

If you love your car the same way, you probably don’t want to sell it and get a new one. This is perfectly normal. However, if you want your old car to stay reliable, you have to rejuvenate it. Doing this on a budget is not a simple task, so we decided to share with you affordable ways you can make your old car feel fresh and new again.

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1. Clean your car thoroughly

Buying your car a thorough wash is the best way to make it look new and fresh. To do this properly, you should go to a smaller and independent garage. These people are dedicated to their job and they are targeting all the nooks and crannies in your car. Tell the workers to clean areas like the under-body, wheel wells, and engine bay. Keeping your engine clean will help you to be a greener driver.

Also, get the interior of your car dry cleaned and vacuumed cleaned. This way you will get rid off the unpleasant smells and the car will be good as new.

2. Replace or restore your headlights and tail lights

If you want your car to look fresh and new, it has to shine like it once did. We are not talking about the paint job here, we are talking about your headlights and tail lights. As you probably know, head and tail lamps tend to get dirty and fade after about 5 years. Not only is this making your car look ugly, but it can also be dangerous for you and anyone else in your car.

So, you should replace the lamps or at least restore them if you don’t have money for new ones. In case you decide to buy new lamps, stores like Carparts2u are perfect for finding cheap parts for your used automobile. If you decide to clean your lights, you can use toothpaste for this task.

3. Refresh your dashboard

Even though it might not seem like it, the car’s dashboard is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. This should definitely be on your checklist when buying a second-hand car. It’s where your steering wheel is located. Also, your dashboard contains other options and commands responsible for your smooth ride. However, the plastics on this part of the car tend to fade and become dull after several years.

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Luckily, there are many dashboard waxes and silicone polishes you can use to renew your dashboard’s shine. Since we mentioned the steering wheel, it would be good to say this paramount part of the car can also look worn and old, especially if you drive your car every day. Therefore, you should consider getting a leather wrap steering cover that will make it look good and new. Trust us, this will definitely refresh your beloved automobile.

4. Take care of your tyres regularly

If your tyres look old, there are good quality tyre polishes you can use to make the tyres look like they are new. Use these once in two weeks and your tyres will look great. Do the same with your spare tyre. Also, you won’t have to buy new ones.

If you want your car to look shiny, you could spend some money on a set of alloy wheels. They can be either used or new, but they will definitely make your car look fresh. In case you don’t have the money for new ones, you can just spray paint the rims. This will help you to cover the scratches.

5. Polish your car

Old used automobiles tend to get scratched easily since their paint has faded over time. However, painting your car is rather expensive, so if you don’t have the money, there are cheaper ways to get rid of minor scratches on the car. You can use a good quality glaze polish to remove the scratches and after this top it off with a good wax polish.

Polish your car once a month to maintain the shiny look. In case you want something a little bit different and more adventurous, you can put light graphic stickers in strategic areas to cover the scratches. This will also make your car look rather unique.

Refreshing your car on a budget is not a simple task, but we hope these tips will help you to achieve this.
Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston is an avid creative writer and blogger. He is a regular contributor to the Smooth Decorator blog. Mike’s Specialties are home improvement and interior design, but he also loves writing about small business, entrepreneurship, family life, green living and many other topics. Mike’s goal is to create interesting and compelling content that will help readers navigate through these vast and ever-changing fields.