You do not have to put up with irritating road noise from tyre noise, honking, and other types of external noises while you drive.

With proper soundproofing, you can greatly reduce outside noise. 

If you are driving modern luxury cars, then good for you! Likely your vehicle already comes with active noise cancelling systems which help to cancel out noise through the use of sound waves. 

A losing battle?

But for most other cars, you are fighting a losing battle. Car bodyshells are commonly made of steel sheets, which can transmit and amplify sound waves throughout the vehicle. 

While not as effective as active noise cancelling systems, you can still reduce the level of external noise with passive noise cancelling techniques such as sound-dampening floor mats, car body insulation, and switching tyres.

Soundproofing can help you reduce unwanted noise, but without the help of a workshop, these solutions may be intimidating for those new to the task.

You Don't Have To Put Up With It

Aside from professional sound insulation work, here are 3 affordable solutions that you can easily DIY on your own. 

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Thickened Door Edge Protector

Even when the car doors are closed, there are gaps between the door and the car body which become potential entry points for sounds like wind noise to intrude into your car interior.

One item that our buyers loved is this door edge protector with its unique B-shaped thickened rubber design.

Not only can it help to protect your door from dings and scratches in tight parking lots, but its thickened design also helps to block the gaps on car doors to reduce the level of sound entering.

For installation, you just need to peel and stick. Easy!

2. Door B-Pillar Edge Protector

One rubber strip that goes often unnoticed is the strip on the inside of your car door's B-pillar. Most of the time, it is removed from second-hand cars.

With no cushion to dampen the vibration of the sheet metal between the car door and the car body, the noise can be propagated throughout the car.

External road noise can also enter the car from this gap. One easy solution is to affix a rubber strip on the inside of your car door's B-Pillar which you can do so by simply pressing the item in.

No need for pasting or special tools. 

3. Car Dashboard Sound Insulation Rubber Strip

Lastly, one of the most unassuming but useful car accessories is this car dashboard sound insulation rubber strip.

As its name implies, this item sits in the gap between your dashboard and windscreen to help reduce outside wind and road noise and sounds from a rattling dashboard.

An affordable but effective measure for a more peaceful driving experience!

Must-have car accessories for your next ride

There you go! 3 car accessories in Singapore that you can easily DIY on your car to achieve a quieter ride.

While you explore options to keep out the noise from your car cabin, also check out these 12 best practical car accessories to amp up your driving convenience.

Or, discover these 10 best car accessories under $25 if you like to personalise your ride.