If someone you know has just passed his/her driving test, there are many cool car accessories for teens that you can pick for him/her. When picking car accessories for teenagers, you should note that although there is a general view that cheap is expensive, expensive does not always mean better when it comes to accessories. This is because some companies selling these accessories hike their prices just to give the perception that they are selling better accessories. The best place to buy cool car accessories for teens is over the internet because you get to compare prices, meaning you are more likely to get the best accessories at a good price, you will buy the accessories at your convenience since you do not need to leave the comfort of your home or office and because you can buy 24/7, all year round, and because your anonymity will be guaranteed, meaning you can give the accessory as a surprise.

To get the best car accessories for a teen, you should know about the likes and the dislikes of the teen. Boys and girls will not be happy with the same accessories and you should put this into account. You should also consider the age, the type of the car, and the longevity of the accessory. Instead of an expensive gadget, you should consider car detailing as a gift. Car detailing is all about doing a thorough cleaning on the car – this is particularly important on older cars. You should check whether the teen has already done a thorough cleaning before giving this gift. Seat covers are a cool car accessory for teens. These can be waterproof or leather for boys and fuzzy for girls, but it depends on individual taste. You should make sure that the car seats you are giving are better than what is in the car.

Some car accessories for teens may seem boring, but they are practical and they will be appreciated. These include such things as car emergency kits, flashlights, collapsible snow shovels, and jumper cables. Many teens will not buy these accessories and so you will be increasing their safety. You may even buy a spare tire if the teen has none. Another good idea is an organizer for registration and insurance papers. Remote car starters costs around $100, but they are very popular with teenagers. You do not need to have it installed by a professional since many of the major retail chains offer the service free of charge. You can give the teen car accessories that are weather related. This means your choice of accessory will depend on where the teen will be doing most of the driving. If the weather is usually hot, you can give sun visors for the windshield and if the weather is usually cold, you can give snow brushes or ice scrapers.

Music accessories are very popular with teenagers today. Most of the new models come with CD players, buy you can give car CD organizers as a gift. There are also accessories in the market that allow drivers to plug their iPods into stock stereo systems and others that allow the iPod to be mounted on the dashboard. You can also give the teen a new stereo if the car has none or if the one on the car is outdated.