I have nothing against cars that can give you a super-driving experience and tons of gadgets. However, it isn’t a secret that some of the accessories that cars have are not really needed. These things are there because the manufacturers need to sell and earn some profit. So what are these shamefully over-hyped things in your own ride? Read on and find out
10.Airscarf
The first thing that anyone would think when they hear the word airscarf is what it’s meant for. The airscarf is essentially a small heater that is placed in the seat, which is directly under the neck of the passengers. The idea is to provide extra heat especially during very cold days. The truth is, you can wear a real scarf, without even bothering to turn this thing on. Aside from that, you can simply turn off the AC and you’ll be perfectly fine.
9.Tachometer
Tachometers were initially meant for the high-performance driver and because of its unique ability to measure the RPM. However, through the years, this part has become a staple for every vehicle, even if it’s merely a mini car or a truck. The truth is, you don’t need a tachometer, unless you racing in Le Mans.
8.The Emergency Trunk Release
In the Lotus Elise case, the existence of the emergency release trunk is pathetic, considering how small the trunk space it has.
7.Bose Media System
If you want to fill your car with noise in the middle of the heavy traffic, then a Bose Media System ought to be held liable. The truth is, ordinary speakers would suffice, because all you want is something to keep you entertained while you’re driving right?
6.Park Distance Control
This accessory can be seen first hand in the Mini Cooper. Before you get me started, the Mini Cooper is a incredible ride that I have always wanted. On second though, its park distance control is something that I shudder at everything I think about it. The truth is, this accessory is useful if you’re driving a ten-wheeler truck however, if you’re inside a 12-foot car such as the Mini Car, that’s a bit too much.
5. 62TE Transmission
This kind of transmission can be found in the Dodge Grand Caravan, the problem is, it also has an automatic transmission in it. Preferably, a car should only have one kind of transmission and to have more than one is plain and simple ridiculous. Yeah it’s a great option to have manual transmission, but would you use it if you already have automatic? The point is, it’s waster effort just putting it in the 62TE Transmission.
4.Paddle Shifters
If you’re car is as small as the Smart Fortwo, which can only afford to generate 71-horsepower, there’s no point in having this useless add-on. Unless, you’re driving a Ferrari 430 Scuderia’s F1, which can generate as much as 420-horsepower.
3.Brush Guard
Brush Guards are needed if you’re driving in jungles and mountainous areas. However, the manufacturers of Hummer still equipped it with this adornment, which does not serve any purpose. Why? As big as it is, most Hummers are driven in the concrete jungle, so what’s the point of using brush guards in the first place?
2.Leather Air Vents
An air vent is an air vent, whether it’s leather, plastic, wood or even paper. Seriously, why would anyone put a 2,100-dollar gadget that does not have any purpose but to embellish a rarely-noticed part?
1.Advanced Parking Guidance System
You don’t do parallel parking all the time right? And the truth is, most drivers can do this thing even without the aid of this technology. Spending more than 3000 dollars for an accessory that is hardly ever used is a big no-no.
