{"id":1501,"date":"2025-08-12T14:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T19:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webuyanycarusa.com\/blog\/?p=1501"},"modified":"2025-07-31T14:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:15:10","slug":"the-most-ridiculous-car-accessories-people-actually-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webuyanycarusa.com\/blog\/the-most-ridiculous-car-accessories-people-actually-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Ridiculous Car Accessories People Actually Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd17 Jump to Section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#eyelashes\">\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f Car Eyelashes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bobblehead\">\ud83e\udd2f Dashboard Bobbleheads<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#flamekit\">\ud83d\udd25 Exhaust Flame Kits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tray\">\ud83c\udf54 Steering Wheel Trays<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#dice\">\ud83c\udfb2 Fuzzy Dice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#valvecap\">\ud83d\udca1 Light-Up Valve Stem Caps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tissue\">\ud83e\uddfb Plush Tissue Dispensers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#spoiler\">\ud83c\udfc1 Giant Spoilers on Non-Sports Cars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it\u2014we love personalizing our cars. But somewhere between \u201ccustom\u201d and \u201cchaotic,\u201d things can get a little\u2026 ridiculous. From eyelashes on headlights to tissue boxes shaped like cats, here&#8217;s a roundup of the wildest car accessories people actually buy (and install!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eyelashes\">\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f 1. Car Eyelashes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, they exist\u2014and yes, people stick them on their headlights. Car eyelashes are a fun, flirty accessory that instantly gives your ride a \u201csassy\u201d personality. But are they fierce or just funny? We&#8217;ll let you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bobblehead\">\ud83e\udd2f 2. Dashboard Bobbleheads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webuyanycarusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/funny-accessories-blog-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webuyanycarusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/funny-accessories-blog-1.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.webuyanycarusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/funny-accessories-blog-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.webuyanycarusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/funny-accessories-blog-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s Elvis, a hula dancer, or Baby Yoda, dashboard bobbleheads bring character to your commute\u2026 and a little distraction on pothole-filled roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flamekit\">\ud83d\udd25 3. Exhaust Flame Kits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want your car to literally shoot flames? Exhaust flame kits let you ignite fuel in your tailpipe\u2014for a price, and probably a ticket. Fun at car shows. Questionable for your daily driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tray\">\ud83c\udf54 4. Steering Wheel Trays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a place to eat lunch in your parked car? Why not attach a mini tray to your steering wheel? Just don\u2019t forget to remove it before you drive\u2026 seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dice\">\ud83c\udfb2 5. Fuzzy Dice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Classic or cringe? Fuzzy dice were cool in the 1950s and somehow still survive on mirrors today. Is it nostalgia or just habit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"valvecap\">\ud83d\udca1 6. Light-Up Valve Stem Caps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These flashy little caps make your tires glow as you drive. A hit with kids\u2026 and maybe a miss on your Lexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tissue\">\ud83e\uddfb 7. Plush Tissue Dispensers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve seen cats, pandas, even plush loaves of bread dispensing tissues from your dash. Equal parts handy and hilarious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spoiler\">\ud83c\udfc1 8. Giant Spoilers on Non-Sports Cars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A spoiler on a Camry? If it\u2019s not going 100 mph, it\u2019s just a weird shelf. Spoilers can look cool\u2014but not when they\u2019re bigger than the trunk they\u2019re attached to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd2a Honorable Mentions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83e\uddd4 Car mustaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf0c Rearview mirror disco balls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udea7 Stick figure families with lightsabers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfb7 Dashboard hula dancers that play music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Car accessories can be awesome\u2026 or awesomely weird. While some mods add comfort or personality, others just raise eyebrows (or eyebrows with eyelashes!). If you&#8217;re thinking about resale, maybe hold off on the flamethrower exhaust and light-up dice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">\ud83d\udcac Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do ridiculous car accessories hurt resale value?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, especially if they alter the vehicle permanently or make it less appealing to mainstream buyers. Accessories like giant spoilers, decals, or excessive lighting may reduce offers from dealerships and private buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which car accessories are actually worth it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practical add-ons like all-weather floor mats, phone mounts, or trunk organizers tend to add utility without hurting resale value. Anything flashy or gimmicky should be removable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are any of these accessories illegal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some\u2014like exhaust flame kits or overly bright underglow lights\u2014may violate state vehicle codes. Always check your local laws before installing anything that modifies lighting, emissions, or sound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From car eyelashes to fuzzy dice, here&#8217;s a list of the weirdest, funniest, and most unnecessary car accessories people are actually spending money on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1502,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.0 (Yoast SEO v23.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>The Most Ridiculous Car Accessories People Actually Buy - We Buy Any Car\u00ae<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the world of silly car accessories that range from feline tissue boxes to headlight eyelashes. 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