You've just spent a fortune on a beautiful new luxury car, so what do you do? Leave it sit in the driveway looking pretty just as it is? Of course not. That isn't the modern way. Put on those rims and whip that new baby into a frenzy. Driving around in style doesn't just mean comfort and luxury; it means styling and putting your own personality on that hot new ride.

Not all of the additions commonly added to a car are about looks; some are about function. Harness bars help give stability and protection in a crash, cool floor mats protect the flooring and keep your car looking great without wear and tear from the dirt that accumulates getting in and out, or scuffing from shoes and boots. Of course, even on the inside you can put panache in your car with custom steering wheels and wheel hubs.

Saving money is easier, too, if you choose aftermarket parts. Auto repair shops make a killing on 'name brand' parts for repairs, from the typical like brakes and exhaust, to big time repairs on the engine. No matter what your car needs, and they all need a little something from time to time to keep them running smooth, buying the parts yourself from a reputable aftermarket source and taking the parts to the mechanic will save you a bundle on car repairs.

Don't discount the chance to add a little style to that exhaust when you're fixing it up too, and while you're at it add performance to your ride. Even the classiest car has room for improvement and you can add anything from spoilers on that new Caddy to air intakes on that hot Mustang.

The most common mistake is going for big productions right from the start. When you're new to customizing or "tricking out" a car, it is best if you start with the easier things first. New rims with sporty spokes add instant flash. A spoiler is easy to install. Work your way up to the thundering stereo or the new paint job with custom details.

Make sure you check with your local authorities to see if there are any prohibitions such as tinted windows. Some locals allow classy tints, some allow a degree of shade and some completely prohibit the use of tints on all or some of the windows in a vehicle.

You can go for utility as well as style. Most newer cars come with factory installed GPS systems but if yours doesn't, or if you have an older car but want to make use of modern mapping features they are easy for anyone to install.

Lastly one of the most eye catching stylizations you can install on your vehicle are custom lights. From panel lights to interior lights and running board lights outside you can make your car shine in a way sure to demand attention.

Most importantly decide right from the start as you stand at the curb and admire your new set of wheels, what your personality and style is and how you can transfer that to your ride to make it sing for you and only you.

Be sure to keep yourself on track during your customizing. It is easy to get carried away. The interior customization should match the exterior and everything about your car should speak to who you are as an individual.

Your car is one of the most important possessions you own and it should tell the world who you are, not who everybody else is.