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10 Must-have Car Accessories

By Nicholas Gerbis, HowStuffWorks.com

Not so long ago, wire wheels, bucket seats and whitewall tires counted among an automobile's most alluring accessories. Today, truly tricked-out rides are typified as much by their gadgets as by their rich Corinthian leather. Even economy cars come equipped with once-pricey devices, while stratospherically priced supercars include gear that make them as much objets d'art as automobiles (or so the pamphlets would have you think).

Where do you fit in this flood of enhancements? The options often seem overwhelming, but never fear: We've whipped up a list of the 10 must-have accessories to jump-start you on your journey.