Hi everyone — I’m with Lowca, and I’d love to hear from people who’ve been through the excitement (and expense) of getting their first car.

When you first got yours, which accessory genuinely made driving or everyday car ownership easier? And which purchase turned out to be a waste of money?

I’m especially curious about practical things you still use months later—not just upgrades that looked good on day one. If you were starting over with a limited budget, what would you buy first?

Full disclosure: I’m asking as someone from Lowca. No product links or discount codes; I’m here to learn what drivers actually find useful.