Beyond winter: 5 ways to upgrade your car for less with eBay

Now winter’s harshest moments are a distant memory, it’s time to look forward to adventure again. And if you have grand plans for spring, summer and autumn, it’s a good idea to make sure your car’s ready, too. 

Whatever’s on the horizon, eBay’s got you covered. If you need a part or accessory to upgrade your vehicle with, you’ll be able to find the right one out of over 50 million products – from brands you can trust. You can even shop from more than 25 original equipment manufacturers with a 12-month guarantee. 

But even with such a huge choice, you won’t be looking for a needle in a haystack – eBay makes it simple to find the part you need. Simply input your registration and search only from parts that’ll fit your make and model of car. Plus, it’s backed by eBay Assured Fit, so if the part you’ve purchased doesn’t fit your car, you’ll get your money back. 

So, as the possibilities for the rest of this year stretch out in front of you, here are five ways you can upgrade your vehicle – at a fraction of the cost of taking it to the garage – with eBay.

Shop parts and accessories

If your car’s starting to feel cluttered, one of the best ways to tidy up the interior is simply to store everything outside it. On eBay, you’ll find an excellent choice of roof boxes from brands like Thule and VonHaus, as well as strong and sturdy racks to fit them on. Some come with capacities of up to 500 litres, so you won’t be forced into agonising packing choices next time you take a staycation. Alternatively, you could go down the tow bar and trailer route, but whatever your preferred storage solution is, eBay’s the place to go.

Shop roof boxes

If you’re planning a road trip but drive an older vehicle without all the entertainment mod cons you might hope for, eBay can help. You could replace your old FM radio with a DAB system, allowing you a far greater choice of stations to listen to. Or if you want to get really fancy, you can find even more advanced entertainment systems that offer connectivity with Apple or Android devices, meaning you can enjoy music, podcasts or state-of-the-art navigation in just about any vehicle imaginable.

Shop in-car entertainment equipment

If you’re on the road as the mercury soars, the last thing you want to be worrying about is your engine overheating. Keeping your coolant topped up is vital, as it not only protects against this, but it also lubricates the moving parts to prevent wear. Luckily, eBay makes it easy to find the right coolant and antifreeze from trusted brands such as Extreme, as well as engine oils from the likes of Castrol, Shell and Mannol at highly competitive prices. 

Shop vehicle oils, fuels and lubricants

Everyone knows familiarity can breed contempt, so if you’re feeling uninspired by the sight of the same old interior, eBay can help you style it up with some smart accessories. You could swap out your steering wheel for a classy polished wood number, or sleek non-slip carbon fibre. For even greater comfort, why not treat yourself to some brand-new leather seat covers with cushion support. From gear knobs to custom switches, thanks to eBay, the days of humdrum interiors could be behind you.

Shop interior styling

Whatever time of year it is, in the event of a collision, having a dashcam installed could save you a whole heap of trouble further down the line. Many devices from brands such as Goodyear include motion sensing technology, night vision and compatibility with your mobile phone, so it can improve your vehicle’s security as well – you just never know when it might come in handy. Sticking with security, you’ll also find a whole host anti-theft alarms and tracking devices to choose from, so however you want to protect yourself, the right accessory is waiting for you on eBay.

Shop car dash cams, alarms and security devices

Get your car fighting fit for the rest of the year with eBay parts and accessories

*On Certified Recycled parts vs RRP for new OEM parts, where matchable data was available between 1st Jan - 9th June 2023