As the holidays approach, it’s time to start spreading some Christmas cheer! There are countless ways to embrace the holiday spirit, from decorating your home to dressing up in festive attire (including that ugly sweater). But why stop there? Your vehicle can also join in on the festive fun! After all, we spend a lot of time in our cars, so why not extend our Christmas decorating ideas to our vehicles?
At Mike White Ford, Christmas is one of our favorite holidays, and we love this time of year. Christmas is an ideal time to reflect on our blessings; one of them is undoubtedly living here in northern Idaho. Downtown Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint always do an admirable job of decorating for the holidays – so much so that Coeur d’Alene is recognized as one of the best small towns in the nation to celebrate Christmas. Why not contribute to the local holiday spirit this year by decorating your car?
Let’s explore some of the most popular and fun Christmas accessories for decorating your car or truck.
Safety First
Before we dive into the jolly world of Christmas car accessories, it’s crucial to address the most critical aspect of winter driving: safety. While decking out your vehicle with holiday-themed accessories can be a blast, it should never compromise safety, especially during winter. Before adorning your car, ensure it’s well-prepared for winter driving: check your tires and brakes, and ensure you have all the necessary safety equipment onboard.
When decorating your car, avoid any accessories that obstruct your visibility or create distractions while driving or that might interfere with your ability to drive safely.
With that firmly settled, let’s explore some fantastic Christmas accessories that can turn your vehicle into a festive, merry mobile masterpiece!
1. Festive Antlers and Rudolph Nose
You’ve surely seen them before, and they always bring a smile. Turn your chariot into a sleigh for the season by adding reindeer antlers and a red Rudolph nose combo. These easily attachable decorations make your vehicle look like Santa’s sleigh in no time. Feel free to embellish with sleigh bells and some reins. Just remember to secure them properly so they won’t fly off while you’re cruising down the street!
2. Magnetic Christmas Lights
Adhesive magnetic lights are excellent for adding sparkle to your car. You can arrange them along the sides or roof of your vehicle to create a festive light show as you drive around town. Alternatively, you can get some battery-powered light strings for your interior.
3. Wreaths
A classic Christmas wreath on your car’s front grill can add an elegant touch of holiday spirit. Make sure it’s securely fastened and doesn’t block airflow to your engine. If you are sporting a spare tire on your Ford Bronco, you can get a spare tire cover with a wreath design.
4. Santa Hat Seat Covers
Bring the holiday spirit inside your vehicle with Santa hat seat covers. These are a fun and cozy way to make your car’s interior feel festive. There are even Santa hats that can be attached to the car’s roof if you want to go really crazy.
5. Christmas Car Stickers
Vinyl decals and stickers are a fantastic way to decorate your vehicle temporarily. You can choose from various Christmas-themed designs: snowflakes, snowmen, Christmas lights, reindeer, presents, wreaths, Santa, candy canes, elves, nativity scenes, or whatever you can find. These stickers are fun and festive and can be easily removed when the holidays are over.
6. Christmas-Themed License Plate Frames
Replace your standard license plate frame with one that screams “Merry Christmas!” You can find frames with holiday messages, cute reindeer, lights, and other designs.
7. Tinsel and Bows
A little tinsel and some festive bows can go a long way in transforming your vehicle into a holiday spectacle. Drape the tinsel along your windows and add bows to your door handles for a simple yet effective touch of Christmas spirit.
8. Holiday Scented Air Fresheners
Remember to engage the senses with holiday scents! Hang some Christmas-themed air fresheners in your car to fill it with the delightful aroma of pine trees, gingerbread cookies, or peppermint.
9. Seasonal Music Playlist
While not a visual accessory, a well-curated Christmas music playlist can also help you set the holiday mood as you drive. Nowadays, with our busy lives, our cars are sometimes the only place we get to listen to music uninterrupted! So, take a little time to set up your playlist and connect it to your Ford Infotainment system. Listening to cheery holiday music and singing along is a good way to unwind after a long work day, and it is definitely a fun family activity on holiday road trips!
Cars and trucks are more than just practical, even if we do need them to take care of our basic transportation needs. In many cases, the vehicles we drive also reflect our values and our characters. This Christmas, let your personality shine even more with holiday vehicle decorations, whether wild and wacky or subtle and spiritual. There are plenty of fun and festive ways to decorate your car or truck for Christmas.
Mike White Ford is all about cars, and even though we love them year-round, we think Christmas is a great time to show our cars a little love for getting us where we need to go, even when the weather is uncooperative. With the right expression of holiday cheer, you can turn your car into a festive sleigh that brings smiles to yourself and to everyone you pass on the road. So gear up for Christmas, spread the joy, and let the holiday spirit ride shotgun with you this season! And if you’re thinking that Christmas is the right time to get yourself or a loved one a new ride, give Mike White Ford a visit.