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Gadgets That Promise More Than They Deliver: Spotting Placebo Tech in Automotive Accessories

ccarstyre

2026-02-04

10 min read

Learn to spot placebo tech in aftermarket 'custom' car products — from 3D-scanned mats to engine elixirs — with practical testing and a due-diligence checklist.

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