How to Customize Your Car on the Web
One of the best features of a car dealership's website is being able to customize the car you're interested in purchasing. The advantage to this is that you see how the car will look before you go to the dealer. Customizing the car online also shows you how the car's price fluctuates with different options. The disadvantage to online customization is that you can only visualize to a degree what the car will really look like once you have completed selecting options. This guide will help you get the most out of your car customization experience.
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Select a car to customize. Go to your favorite car's website and browse until you find the make and model of the car you are interested in. Websites will feature the current year or the upcoming year's model. Click the link talking about building your car. It may say "Build & Price," "Customize Your Car," "Car Options," etc.
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Pick an exterior color. The initial car you'll see will be the default color. Pick one of the color swatches offered to you to change the color. You will see the color of the car change after a selection is made. Pick different colors to visualize what your car will look like in that color. Save your selection by clicking on another customization option such as interior, packages, wheels, etc.
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Pick an interior color and trim. You will see a picture of the inside of the car. Review the options provided to you and select one to visualize how the car will look with that interior color and trim. Save this option.
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Pick the wheel size. Default option will be the normal size wheel for that car. You will see up to four options for each car differing by size and style. Choose the wheel style that you like. Save this option.
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Pick your transmission type. Choose automatic transmission if you just want to focus on driving and not have to change gears manually. Choose manual transmission if you like the feel of shifting gears when on the open road. Automatic transmission will always cost more than manual transmission but you will also get a smoother ride. Save this option.
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Pick optional accessories. Extra accessories can include customized side mirrors, heated front-seats, dual climate control, extra spare tire, rails for the roof, bike rack, towing capabilities, parking sensors, sunroof, Bluetooth capabilities, etc. Select accessories as desired.
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Pick an entertainment package. Choose from satellite radio, six-CD changer, mp3 capabilities, DVD player, and stereo-surround sound. Entertainment packages will include some or all of these features and vary by price.
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Review options. You will see a list of the options you have chosen and a final picture of the car you have customized. Go back to any of the previous categories to update an option. Continue this process until you have completed customizing your car. Print a copy of your options so you will have it when going to the car dealership.
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