The well-maintained roads of the UAE offer a wonderful experience to those who love to drive. For many people, renting a car is a good way to enjoy that experience without buying a car. In fact, renting a car in the Emirates is easy and simple that many car owners rent other cars for longer trips or various other reasons. And to cater to this demand, there are various car rental service providers in the Emirates.
You can rent a luxury car with all the comforts you dream of, but it will cost a lot more than a regular car. Fortunately, you can install car accessories temporarily to increase your convenience, minimise distractions, and improve your rental car experience without spending on a luxury rental. Though you cannot modify rental cars, however, you can add easily removable accessories just for a better experience.
Here are some of the accessories for a rented car that can easily be installed and removed, ease up your driving, and make your journey seamless. These auto parts and accessories in the UAE are available online for sale as well as in many physical stores.
ACCESSORIES FOR A RENTED CAR
Go through some of the useful accessories to enhance a rented car to make your journey worthwhile.
COMPACT VACUUM CLEANER
For long term rentals, a compact vacuum cleaner is a great way to improve your experience, especially if you have a long trip planned with your family. You won’t have to worry about frequent car wash visits to maintain cleanliness in the cabin. They are portable vacuum devices, available as wireless or wired, perfect for interior car cleaning. Used for removing dried and wet debris from the nooks and corners of the vehicle, they are great to be used for cleaning up dust, shreds of tissues, or traces of edibles.
Price: The starting price is AED 50 and varies, depending on the brand and additional accessories
REARVIEW MIRROR FILM
Car rearview mirrors can become foggy and blurred when the weather is moist and rainy. As such, driving with an obscured view is dangerous. Installing the rearview mirror film stickers is another great add-on to upscale your driving experience. These stickers are easily removable and do not leave any traces. These are made up of anti-fog, anti-glare and waterproof materials, enabling clear vision of the rear side no matter what the weather conditions are. Rearview mirror film stickers are available at low prices and can be cut into squares or circles, or any other shape of your choice.
Price: Its prices are starting from AED 21 and may vary as it comes in various qualities
BACK SEAT TRUNK ORGANISER
Sometimes, the backseat clutter becomes too large to sit comfortably, which is when hanging organisers act as the perfect alternative. The backseat trunk organizer is a versatile space saver that keeps all things tucked neatly into place. The interesting bit about the organizer is that they are available in various forms, including multi mesh pockets. By installing this add-on into your rented car, you can keep your kids’ books, toys, gadgets, and other stuff neatly organized on the backseat or the trunk without them cluttering up your space.
Price: The prices start from AED 4, depending on the type of organiser you choose and car model
DASHCAM
A dashcam is not exactly a needed accessory but it is definitely a contemporary add-on that significantly improves your rental car experience, especially if you’re a photography fan. You can install the Garmin dash cam to not only document your long trip but take benefit of its other features including collision and lane departure warnings, video-saving on impact, and voice controls. What’s more; it can take still photos and do a time-lapse recording – the perfect way to emulate the driving experience of a high-end luxury car. Installing a dashcam in the car is easy and you can DIY it.
Price: Dashcam prices depend on the brand, its rates start from AED 144.
AIR PURIFIER
A consistently nice smelling car interior is characteristic of high-end models, yet you can achieve the same using an air purifier to perfume the air. Plugged into the cigarette lighter, the air freshener and ionizer effectively neutralize odours of pets, foods, cigarette smoke, mould, or kids’ dirt. On top of it, this air purifier can help significantly with dust, pollen, and other allergy-inciting airborne to keep your car interior smelling clean and fresh.
Price: The rate of car air purifiers starts from AED 15.
INFLATABLE BED
An inflatable bed is another one of the accessories for a rented car with its compact, portable structure. It converts the car backseat into a sleeping space without causing any trouble. Using air beds of various sizes, you can buy them according to the size of the rear seat to be fitted with cosy air pillows for a sleepy time out on the road. The air beds come with an electric car air pump and repair kit as well.
Price: Different car models support different sizes and types of inflatable beds and have different rates. The prices are, however, starting from AED 240.
MOBILE HOLDER
Available in various types such as installed on windscreens, mounted on air vents, or anti-slip mats on the car’s dashboard, mobile holders are an important accessory in any vehicle. It eases navigation, playing music, and attending calls. Many of the mobile holders offer 360-degree rotation to withhold the phones in place and maximize accessibility for the passengers and drivers.
Price: Since mobile holders for cars come in different varieties as well as mobile brand-specific with several distinct features, the prices may start from AED 20 and go beyond.
BLUETOOTH ADAPTER
Many rental cars do not have inbuilt Bluetooth adapters, so you can consider buying one. A Bluetooth adapter with an auxiliary jack (AUX) can connect any car to the internet, making navigation, hands-free calling, and music playing easily with any smartphone.
Price: The starting rates are from AED 27.
CAR SEAT CUSHION
Unless you have rented a luxury car, a seat upgrade is highly recommended if you plan long trips across the Emirates. Car cushions help prevent backache when driving and makes the journey seamless. You may want to bring your own padding once the no-fill bucket seat of a base-model car will start to hurt your back and make sitting upright very uncomfortable. Car seat cushions are not always packable, so you may consider going for thinner options or an inflatable one to serve the purpose.
Price: The price depends on either you get a simple cushion or cushion with massagers and other additional features. The starting rates are AED 16.
Driving around Dubai and beyond into other Emirates by road is a fascinating experience; one that each one of us would like to be optimally comfortable and hassle-free. Get one, or all, of the add ons for a rental car so that you can carry on with the exciting experience no matter which car model you’ve rented on a budget. Besides, you can buy a used car in the UAE if you want a vehicle with further modifications and an improved driving experience customised as per your choice.
Stay tuned to UAE’s top auto blog for more information on different car modification and upgrade tips and tutorials.
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