Fake It Till You Make It
If you have big dreams about coming across looking wealthier than you are, then these are tips to take note of. There are plenty of ways to look like a big deal without breaking the bank.
1. Tint the Windows
A simple yet sophisticated way of making your car look more expensive is tinting the windows. This provides a sleek and luxurious appearance and privacy while also adding UV protection. Make sure to check the local laws regarding the level of tint legally allowed in your area.
2. Invest in Quality Seat Covers
Faux leather or suede seat covers can elevate the interior of your car significantly. They bring a more fancy aesthetic to the inside of your car, making it feel more like a refined and well-maintained vehicle. Try to keep the colors simple and neutral; too much color differentiation can come across as tasteless.
3. Polish Chrome Accents
Shiny chrome accents give a high-end look to your car's exterior. By keeping them polished, you are maintaining the clean and luxurious feel. Regularly cleaning and polishing them also prevents rust, which can give the opposite effect of luxury.
4. Add Door Projector Lights
Door projectors add an expensive-looking touch by projecting a custom logo on the ground while the doors are open. This mimics features often found in more premium cars, giving your car a more expensive touch. They are also very affordable and easy to install.
5. Install Stylish Tires
Upgrading to more sleek and stylish tires, or even adding wheel covers, can enhance your car’s look. Tires with unique tread designs give a high-end sporty feel, making the car seem more luxurious. Make sure you maintain them as well to give a more cared-for look to your car.
6. Upgrade the Floor Mats
Floor mats get very dirty very fast. Replacing your worn-out mats with more weather-resistant ones gives the interior a more polished and clean look. Choosing ones that are textured or have your car’s logo on them adds even more to the expensive, luxury feel.
7. Add a License Plate Frame
A very cheap and effective way of adding elevation to your car’s exterior is a sleek license plate frame. Personalized and flashy license plates are more visually noticeable compared to the classic generic ones we all get. If you really want to make it look more prestigious, try going for chrome, black, or carbon fiber frames.
8. Install a Smartphone Mount
A well-positioned smartphone mount can add style and high-tech vibes to your car’s interior. Not only does it look more tech-savvy, but it brings functionality to your car as well. Make sure you choose a minimalist or magnetic mount to make it feel more modern, as there are many clunky and not-so-good-looking ones on the market.
9. Upgrade the Sound System
Swapping outdated speakers for more high-quality ones can dramatically improve the interior experience of your car. A clear sound system adds to the luxurious feel while having perfect functionality as well. Adding speakers with a visual bass movement can also add to the luxurious look.
10. Wash and Wax Regularly
A clean car looks way more expensive than any dirty or dusty one. Regularly washing your car removes any grimy buildup, while waxing takes it a step further, giving a glossy finish, as well as protecting your paint. Keeping your car nice and shiny gives a feeling of luxury and adds to the expensive vibes of its appearance.
11. Add Ambient Lighting
LED strips inside the car can be great options for a more elegant and futuristic vibe. It doesn’t have to be over the top, as a simple strip in the footwell can add much more than you might think. Taking it one step further and getting ones that sync up with the music can add an even more expensive feel.
12. Polish Exhaust Tips
Even though this might seem like a very small and subtle thing, it makes all the difference when it comes to looking more prestigious. A clean exhaust gives the appearance of a high-performing car. The shiny chrome complements the other metal accents of the car’s exterior, giving it a clean, expensive look.
13. Keep Interior Clean
Not everything has to be replaced or added to make the car look more expensive. Sometimes it can be as simple as keeping the interior garbage-free. Make sure to keep the foot areas and back seats clean, as well as add a small trash bin somewhere in the car to prevent future littering inside.
14. Paint the Exterior Black
Black cars are universally associated with luxury and sophistication. Think about every red-carpet event; all the cars pulling up are black, sleek, and nicely polished. If a full paint job is expensive, consider some black accents or touch-ups instead.
15. Polish the Headlights
Foggy and yellowed headlights make a car look older and less luxurious. Polishing them not only makes the car feel newer and more expensive, but also improves visibility when driving at nighttime. Brighter headlights also make the car feel more high-end and modern.
16. Install a Dash Camera
Dash cams are very useful in many instances, but they also make the car look more luxurious and techy. Many people associate having a dash cam in your car with the car itself being expensive and worth the investment. This not only provides a level of luxury to your car, but also keeps your wallet safer in case of accidents.
17. Vinyl Wrap Roof
Vinyl wrapping the roof of your car adds a two-tone effect to it. Glossy black or even matte finishes add a level of style and luxury. This is also a much more affordable alternative to a paint job.
18. Install Backseat Accessories
Adding organizers, tablet holders, or foldable drink holders can enhance the passenger's comfort and exude the feeling of luxury. These things mimic the features of high-end cars such as limousines. If you are taking a longer trip, these things can definitely make the ride feel more high-end, convenient, and comfortable.
19. Clear Air Vents
Air vents that give clean-smelling air and produce no dust bring a more modern and sophisticated feel to the interior of cars. A properly functioning vent with a subtle air freshener can improve the ambiance of the car and make it seem more well-maintained and luxurious. Little things like this are the most effective in making your car seem more expensive.
20. Install Black Trim Around Windows
A very simple and not at all costly addition that makes your car look a lot more luxurious. Adding black trim to your window frames gives a nice and clean outline that makes the whole car look more expensive. It highlights the car’s contours and gives a very smooth and sleek finish.
