[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/fake-car-mods-need-stop\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/fake-car-mods-need-stop\/","headline":"Fake Car Mods That Need To Stop","name":"Fake Car Mods That Need To Stop","description":"Some people put these awful mods on their cars in an attempt to impress others. You\u2019re not fooling anyone! If you want to make your neighbours jealous or impress your in-laws with your motor, you don\u2019t have to buy a new car or improve your current one. Just slap a few of these \u201cmodifications\u201d on and you\u2019ll feel like your car has doubled in value, or not. Fake performance badges Have you ever seen a Ford Fiesta with an ST […]","datePublished":"2018-02-27","dateModified":"2018-02-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/fake-car-mods-need-stop\/","about":["BLOG","TUNED\/MODIFIED CARS"],"wordCount":597,"keywords":["car mods","custom cars","fake car mods","modified cars"],"articleBody":"Some people put these awful mods on their cars in an attempt to impress others. You\u2019re not fooling anyone!If you want to make your neighbours jealous or impress your in-laws with your motor, you don\u2019t have to buy a new car or improve your current one. Just slap a few of these \u201cmodifications\u201d on and you\u2019ll feel like your car has doubled in value, or not.Fake performance badgesHave you ever seen a Ford Fiesta with an ST badge that\u2019s slightly misaligned or in the wrong place? That\u2019s because it may not be a real ST.Unfortunately, there\u2019s a whole undying market for fake BMW M, Honda Type R, Mercedes AMG, Ford ST\/RS, Audi RS and VW GTI badges out there and every now and then, if you\u2019re lucky enough, you\u2019ll see one out in the wild. Look for tell tale signs such as the badge being slightly the wrong colour, being positioned wrong or the car lacking the rest of the sport styling that should come with that model.Fake sunroofsYes, that\u2019s right, they exist. For the small price of about \u00a32, you can order a sunroof-shaped piece of black vinyl to stick on the roof of your car! The result is what looks like a sunroof to the untrained eye, but up close I imagine you\u2019d clearly be able to see that it\u2019s just a thin sheet of vinyl or adhesive rubber with no other detail. It could also lead to some awkward situations when people get into the car expecting to see a sunroof on the ceiling.\u201cDesigner\u201d hub capsNot all cars come with alloy wheels as standard and have plastic wheel caps instead. If you have a look online for wheel caps, you can soon find a wide range of \u201csporty\u201d looking designs, featuring imitations of high end alloys and glossy black caps with a red outlines. Half of these wheel caps don\u2019t fit very well either, often leaving the car owner driving around with one of the wheels missing a cap.Alternatively, you can always fix them on with some aesthetically pleasing cable ties.Fake seat belt coversNot only can you buy fake badges for the exterior of your car, you can also buy performance model seat belt covers for the inside as well. Ford ST, Mercedes AMG, BMW M, you name it. If you don\u2019t own a Ford ST, don\u2019t try and fake it. Some people even go the extra mile by installing race harnesses in their cars! Sure, that\u2019s pretty cool if you own a Nissan GT-R or maybe a 911 GT3, but probably not suitable for a stock Corsa.Stick-on ventsJust like the rest, this fake car mod serves no functional purpose and is only bought to make the car look better. From side fender vents to be stuck near your wheel arches to fake bonnet vents, these adhesive additions can be purchased online for under \u00a310 and are easy to apply. However, people could notice that the vents have no holes, or that their not in the same place on each side which could lead to some embarrassing conversations.Too much can go wrong with these for them to be worth it, so just leave the vents to the sports and muscle cars. \u201cFake it til you make it\u201d may work in motivational seminars but when it comes to car ownership, it doesn\u2019t quite work the same way. Let us know if you feel the same way!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Fake Car Mods That Need To Stop","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/fake-car-mods-need-stop\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]