Since the invention of the cup holder, and the seat belt, automobile manufacturers come up with new features for every new model of car, that will make our driving experience easier, more fun, more comfortable, and of course safer. Sometimes, the new accessory is something that we really don't want or need, such as that irritating voice that used to tell us that our door was ajar. However, knowing that your door could possibly fly open at 60 miles per hour on a busy highway is important, so when carmakers changed that voice to a subtle beep or a bell sound, the warning was appreciated.

Technology moves ever forward, and accessories have improved and multiplied as well. Included in most auto makes and models are accessories that started out as luxuries. For example, air bags, and automatic door lock. These are accessories that we appreciate and consider necessary. But what are some of the optional accessories that we might consider having included in our automobile, if they were made available to us? And not just in those cars that cost more than most of us paid for our first home.

Directions from Your Dashboard.

One of the most popular car accessories today, is the GPS. Many cars include one, and if yours doesn't, no need to worry because you buy one for an affordable price from almost any store, like Wal-Mart or even Walgreens. The initials stand for Global Positioning System. And if you have one, you won't ever have to ask a person for directions again. GPS uses satellite technology to keep track of your location, and when you program your destination into the GPS; your directions are triangulated specifically. GPS technology can also be used to locate your car if it is stolen, with or without you in it, most definitely a lifesaver.

Entertainment on the Road.

Regardless of the fact that most American parents already worry that their children spend excessively too much time watching television, a popular feature in luxury cars is a DVD player or a Video Game Console. Some of the new model SUVs come equipped with not just one, but two of them. So that your kids don't even have to fight over which movie they want to watch, they can pick between two. While a movie or video game is not a lifesaver in all honesty, it might go a long way toward saving the sanity of the parent who driving a far distance over an extended period of time.

Unlock Your Doors, Start Your Engine.

Without even leaving your house. This accessory is a really nice feature, if you live anywhere it ever gets cold. Going from a toasty, cozy house into an icy cold car which you just spent 10 minutes trying to unlock because the locks were frozen, is not a pleasant experience. Not really a lifesaving accessory, Keyless Entry and Remote Engine Start might just feel like it is. This is also an optional feature that is becoming more and more of a standard accessory. Automobile manufacturers spend a great deal of time researching what car buyers look for in terms of convenience and efficiency. What is a high priced luxury today, is the out dated nuisance of tomorrow. Like the nagging voice of the door ajar alert.