If you think about it, the humble car pedal is one of the most heavily used parts of the car when it comes to direct contact with the driver. Every time you accelerate or brake – and, in a manual drive, change gear – you press your foot down on a pedal. Your car pedals are very responsive to even the slightest amount of pressure and your drive will be drastically improved if you find your pedals easy to control. One of the easiest ways to customise your car for driver comfort is to replace the factory-fitted brake, accelerator and clutch pedals with ones that are more responsive to your foot. Additionally, the rubber coverings that make direct contact with your shoe should feel comfortable against the soles and provide just the right amount of grip. As with all heavily used mechanical parts, the metal joints in the car pedals can wear out over time and need to be replaced once signs of wear become apparent.