Bullbars
First one on the list is Bullbars and crash guards.These are usually installed at the front and rear, this compromises the safety of your car and the safety of pedestrians. Modern cars have sensors for various safety features such as ADAS, parking aid and mainly for airbags and these safety features can be disabled or can cause it to malfunction. Installing bullbars are also illegal in India and can attract hefty fines.
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Fake exhaust tips
Second on the list is fake exhaust tips and Indians love this. Installing fake exhaust tips on your car adds no benefit and ruins your car’s aesthetics. Installing fake exhaust tips and investing money in them is a waste of your time as it does not have any advantage.
Huge rear spoiler
Next on the list is Huge rear spoiler. You might have seen many older family sedans and some new models on roads with huge rear spoilers. Installing these will be of no use unless you are hitting the track regularly. There is no point in having a huge spoiler on a family car and the spoilers increase the drag and decrease your car’s fuel efficiency.
Oversized alloys and tyres
Many Indians also love oversized alloys and tyres on their vehicles. Upsizing the size of alloys and tyres might improve the aesthetics of the car, but at the same time, it harms your car to a large extent. Factors like alignment, fuel economy and suspension will have a huge impact. It will also cause slower steering output and errors in speedometer readings.
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Flashing rear lights
Installing flashing rear bulbs has become quite popular nowadays. People change the regular bulb to a flashing bulb inside the taillamps and they flash when the break is applied. The flashing lights are dangerous and distract others on the road and might lead to accidents.