One way to protect your car interior and upholstery while easing the load on the air-conditioner is to put up heat and UV-resistant window film. Check that the film is compliant with Land Transport Authority (LTA) guidelines.

Send your car for a professional grooming package that takes care of the interior as well. It saves you the hassle of getting your hands dirty. Some vehicle workshops even offer deodorising and sterilising treatments that get rid of germs and odours.

If you can feel every bump and hump your car is going over, the shock absorbers might be worn out and need to be replaced. Not only will the ride be more comfortable with new shock absorbers, but the better handling response also means that your car is able to react more quickly in an emergency.

Car spoilers are aerodynamic additions that are normally mounted on top of a car's trunk or positioned under the front bumper. Spoilers can make a car stand out and also improve the car's performance. The rear spoiler provides a downforce for better stability at higher speeds.

Extracted from: The Straits Times newspaper