Over the last few years, the number of WagonR owners modifying their cars has been increasing; from simple cosmetic changes to performance upgrades. This has led to discussions within the automotive community about whether it makes sense to modify a budget friendly, practical car like the WagonR or not, to make it into something it’s not. But some enthusiasts say it’s about taking a vehicle and making it more fun to drive and personal to the owner’s taste’ by performing modifications to improve the vehicle’s aesthetics and performance. Some say the money spent on modifications would be better spent on another car, as the WagonR has basic design and engineering limitations that make it unsuitable for serious modifications. In this piece, we ask ourselves, why would anyone tamper with their WagonR and is it a trend that adds some value to the ownership experience or is it simply a waste of resources?