To some people, few things in life could ever be as boring as driving around in a "factory model" car; that's why custom cars have become so popular in the last few decades. Let's face it, no matter how nice your car is, or how much you paid for it, if it is a standard factory model, someone else out there will be driving the exact same car that you are.  Not very original, right?

Custom cars allow the driver to express their true personality, and the customization can be as subtle or as extreme as each individual car owner.  Custom car interiors are probably the simplest way to start.  Customizing your car interior can be a simple as adding seat covers or new carpeting, or as extreme as pulling out the rear seat and installing a cappuccino machine and coffee bar (yes, someone thought of that).

Another great reason to customize the interior of your car is to replace damaged or worn-out carpet, panels or seat covers.  After all, if you have to replace these items anyway, why not improve your car's uniqueness on the road by adding custom interior elements?  Usually, you will find that custom car parts and accessories cost no more than buying standard factory parts and accessories anyway -- and they’re a lot more fun!

But it's not just the interior that is easy to customize.  True custom cars also have unique body components, electronics, lighting or engine upgrades.  Many auto parts dealers sell full "body kits" for a wide variety of cars. For newbies, body kits are an easy way to add a custom and unique "vibe" to your car.

If you are mechanically inclined, or have a friend who is, there are many mechanical ways to "pimp your ride."  Custom engine parts like turbo chargers, chrome manifolds or high-performance fuel injection systems will ensure that no one mistakes your custom car for a stock, "off the rack" model.

Along with engine modifications, adding custom chrome exhaust tips, high-performance street tires and oversize rims or "spinners" will complete your custom car look, and set you apart from anything else on the road.

But to really go all-out with your custom car, you're probably going to want to chop the frame and add a hydraulic suspension system to create the classic "low rider" style.  Custom low rider cars are in fact works of art, and every custom low rider has its own distinct personality.  

Custom car aficionados will normally want to add a personal touch to every single area of the car. This includes everything from a powerful sound system, to a luxury "boxed out" trunk space.  Even minor details such as rear view mirrors or blinker rods can be customized, chromed, or otherwise "pimped out."

How extreme can custom cars get?  Basically, any creative idea, no matter how wacky it may seem, can be incorporated in a custom car design.  Basically, you are limited only by your imagination, your design skills, and of course, your wallet, as many of the funkiest custom cars cost well in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to complete.

But whether you're starting out small, with a few custom interior accessories or replacement parts, or shooting for a full-on rebuilt custom low rider, you'll find that custom cars are an addictive pastime, and a great way to express your individuality to the world.