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Auto Parts Accessories

Auto parts accessories are typically thought of as the features that help make up a vehicle but are not fundamental to making the car run. For example, electric windows, car radios, odometers, air bags and windshield wipers all qualify as auto parts accessories. These innovations make the driving experience more accessible, safer, and more luxurious.

And while these parts may not technically be essential to making a car run, they are standard issue in most every vehicle simply because of how they enhance the driving experience. Most people wouldn’t want a car without windshield wipers, as it is unsafe; nor would most people want a car without the ability to play music, as that can greatly enhance the driving experience.

Sound systems in cars are now seen as one of the most vital elements to certain consumers when purchasing a new car. Paul Galvin invented the first car radio in 1929. These radios were not available from carmakers or dealers, but had to be purchased separately. The technology has come a long way since that time. Today, driving with the windows down and the radio or CD player blaring has become a part of lore in American popular culture.

 

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