Easy Car Mods for Beginners
1) Wheels and Tires
Wheels and tires are a quick and easy upgrade that will improve the look of your car. If you buy your wheels and tires as a pre-assembled package from a store like Tire Rack, you can even swap them out in your driveway at home with just a jack.
2) Aftermarket Stereo
Many infotainment systems are underpowered and can’t provide enough power to your factory speakers for clear sound. Upgrading to an aftermarket stereo will often improve the sound quality in your car. However, it’s important to note that you may lose the volume compensation feature that’s part of the original stereo. For older cars, they may also offer extra features like Bluetooth and navigation.
3) Plasti Dip
Plasti Dip is a sprayable rubber coating that is easily removable and can instantly change the color of virtually anything. You can spray it on wheels, badges, plastic trim, and even the whole car. Plasti Dip is available in a variety of finishes, including gloss, satin, and pearlescent.
The best used cars to modify are those that have a following and are for sale in large quantities. These vehicles have the strongest aftermarket support and the most options for quick bolt-on modifications.
Some examples of vehicles that receive good aftermarket support include the Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner and 86, Ford Mustang, Focus and Fiesta, Chevrolet Corvette, Camaro and Silverado, Subaru BRZ and WRX, Nissan Z, Honda Civic, BMW 3 Series, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mazda MX-5 Miata.
If you are planning on modifying your car, it might be worth checking out forums and Facebook groups to see what the community is like. This will give you an idea of how others are building their cars and what options are available.