Top 5 Useless Car Accessories We Indians Love In To Install In Our Cars

There are different types of car accessories available in the market. While some of these car accessories are designed to be a boon, some accessories are bane and can be hazardous to other road users as well.

As such, here is a list of the top 5 useless car accessories that are quite popular in India. These accessories are not only useless, but they can also be hazardous to other road users as well.

useless car accessories

Bullbars

Bullbrs are a favourite car accessory for many Indians. Though bullbars may seem like additional protection, in reality, they interfere with the airbag sensor in case of a crash - Negatively affecting the safety of occupants inside the car.

Also, the chances of getting a challan from cops are very high if the car is equipped with bullbars as this accessory is currently not considered legal. As such, the bullbar is currently one of the most useless car accessories.

Alloy Wheels

Oversized Tyres & Wheels

Though large alloy wheels and oversized tyres are common modifications among car enthusiasts in India, they can negatively impact the fuel efficiency, performance, and handling of the car.

Furthermore, oversized tyres and wheels can also attract the attention of cops. This is followed by heft fines, especially in states such as Kerala. As such, oversized tyres and wheels are among the most useless car accessories.

Additional Lights

Cars equipped with additional lights are a menace while driving at night. Since such mods have a high probability of causing road accidents and inconvenience to other road users, it is very easy to get hefty fines. Also, cars with strobing lights attract equal attention from cops.

Air Horns

Air horns are extremely loud and very annoying. As such, air horns are not only illegal for road use, but cars equipped with this accessory will attract hefty fines as well.

spoiler

Large Spoilers

Cars with extravagant modifications such as large spoilers can immediately attract the attention of cops and the chances of getting fined are very high. Also, large spoilers can cause a lot of drag and reduce fuel efficiency.

Article Published On: Saturday, October 28, 2023, 12:17 [IST]
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