Don’t get us wrong: Driving off the lot with that incredible Chevy Silverado or other Chevy truck you’ve been dreaming of is an amazing experience, regardless of how it’s equipped. So is knowing that your dependable Chevy will meet your needs for many years to come.
But you can get even more enjoyment, usefulness, and satisfaction out of your vehicle if you accessorize it the right way. What are the add-ons Chevy Silverado and other truck owners value most? We list them below.
Chevy Truck Bed Liner
The bed of your Chevy truck is designed and built to take a beating. But that doesn’t mean it has to take a beating! A bed liner is a buffer between the loads you’re carrying and the metal bed surface. Imagine hauling cinder blocks to a work site. You think you’ve got them stacked pretty well, but when you brake or turn suddenly, they “break formation” and go crashing around the bed. The damage from one incident like this can be devastating to the bed and you as the truck owner!
There are several types of bed liners to consider, including drop-in and spray-on liners, bed mats, and bed rug liners. Each provides unique benefits and has a different price point.
Toolbox for Your Chevy Truck
If you frequently carry tools in your Chevy truck, an integrated toolbox is a must! Instead of throwing items randomly into the bed or cab, you can stow them safely in the toolbox. This provides a few advantages. First, it protects the tools from damage. It also protects the interior of your cab and the truck bed.
You can lock a toolbox, as well, to deter thieves. And finally, a toolbox can help you work more efficiently since you don’t have to hunt for items that might be anywhere in the cab or in the bed under the materials you’re hauling!
Chevy Truck Fold-Up Tonneau Cover
A tonneau cover spans the truck bed to conceal and protect what’s in it. It can be made of rubber or hard plastic. A rubber tonneau cover will do the trick if you simply want to keep “prying eyes” out of your truck bed. For greater protection, you should go with the plastic version. And an added benefit of either version is that the cover makes your Chevy truck more aerodynamic, which can help you get more miles per gallon and lower your fuel costs.
Tonneau covers roll up or fold back when not deployed. That means having one doesn’t keep you from hauling items that are taller than the bed.
Remote Start Kit for Your Chevy Truck
A remote start kit enables you to start/stop, lock/unlock, and control the temperature in your Chevy truck remotely. Ask anyone who has used remote start capability to warm their truck up on a cold fall or winter morning, and they’ll tell you they’ll never own another vehicle without this feature!
Southern Colorado gets frigid cold winter mornings and hot summer days, and a remote start kit can make a big difference in your comfort in both situations. Plus, a remote start kit can integrate with Chevy MyLink technology for even greater connectivity.
Chevy Truck Splash Guards
Call them splash guards. Call them mud flaps. However you refer to them, these rubber flaps can provide multiple benefits for your Chevy truck.
Their purpose is to keep material kicked up by your tires from becoming airborne. Flying dirt, rocks, metal, or other road or work site debris can quickly turn the body paint on the lower part of your truck into a scratched, pitted mess. And while you may not be worried about appearances while you own the truck, that damage—even though it’s only aesthetic—can negatively affect your vehicle’s resale value.
Then, of course, your splash guards also protect other vehicles on the road. A flying rock can easily crack someone’s windshield. And a large enough projectile can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle. Are you legally responsible in that type of scenario? That’s for others to determine. But what we can say is that it’s not a situation you want to find yourself in or cause for the other driver. Splash guards on your front and rear tires can help keep road debris on the road.
Chevy Truck Accessories: Great Investments To Consider for Your Vehicle!
The people who get the most long-term benefit and enjoyment from their Chevy trucks tend to be those who make the upfront investment in the accessories they need.
Find your Chevy truck online or at our Spradley Chevy dealership, and then talk with us about accessories. You’ll be glad you did!
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