For those who love tinkering with motor vehicles, there’s no end to the number of additions and alternations that you could make to have it stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re a hatchback racer or a Sunday driver in a classic car, you’ll have seen other vehicles that have stylish personal touches that you’re keen to emulate. Meanwhile, a little fine-tuning in the engine can go a long way towards giving your vehicle the sound and speed you’re after. So here are tips on the key alterations and additions you can make to any car.

Number Plates

One of the more obvious and clear-cut alterations you can make to your car is to change the number plates. You can do this easily, purchasing one of the thousands of DVLA private plates currently available online. Some choose a plate that reflects their name, while others opt for plates with as few numbers or letters as possible – distinctive from the typical 7-character plates we see on road cars. Search online to find the perfect plate, ensure the DVLA is aware of the change you’re making, and hit out on a vehicle with personalised number plates.

Engine and Exhaust

You’ll know that there’s plenty of tinkering you can do under the bonnet of your vehicle. Indeed, maintaining older engines on classic cars is a hobby unto itself – a fun pursuit for those interested in engineering and mechanics. But there are other, swifter alterations that you can make to any engine in order to make the drive a little faster, adding more horsepower to your vehicle. Meanwhile, to achieve the grumbling noise you’re after from the exhaust, simple additions are available that you can attach to any vehicle’s rear-end in order to generate that sought-after crackle and hum.

Bodywork

If you’re driving a classic car, it’s unlikely you’ll want to change anything about the bodywork – it’s already sleek and attractive as it is. But you could always give it a re-spray, embellishing it with a new coat of paint that’ll have it looking like new. Meanwhile, if you’re busy adapting a hatchback to make it look a little more racing and impressive, you’ll find there are dozens of bodywork additions available online. From spoilers to new bumpers to engine intake funnels, you can always make these additions so that your car is that bit more impressive at car shows and meets.

Interior

Finally, the interior of your vehicle is also a goldmine for additions and alterations. It’s relatively simple to fit a hatchback with a racing driver’s and passenger’s seat, for instance – a look much admired in certain circles. Or you might choose to equip your classic car with tanned leather seats with a matching steering wheel, giving it an old-world charm. Search online for inspiration and tips on how you can alter your car’s interior on your own, and buy the materials you’ll need to further personalise your car.

Make these four changes to your vehicle to make it more attractive, reflecting your style and personality when you take it out onto the roads.