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Upgrade your car, truck or SUV with great aftermarket option advice from eHow’s automotive experts. Parking in a sketchy neighborhood and want to protect that new car stereo? Install a car alarm and keep thieves at bay. Sick of getting lost? Mount a car GPS system on the dash and navigate any town or neighborhood. From rims and hydraulics to car DVD players and sunroofs, eHow’s got the How Tos to make pimping your ride simple.

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How to Avoid Getting Speeding Tickets With a Radar Detector

By Doodlebugs

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A good quality radar detector can help you avoid speeding tickets. Here are some tips on purchasing one... more »

How to buy an Asianwolf Car Alarm and Remote Car Starter

By wolfcom

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When shopping for a car alarm, quality should be the first on your list. There are many car alarms out there that are made with low quality materials. Beware of these units as the will cause problems in the future. Asianwolf Car alarms are made ... more »

How to Buy an Optional Memory Module for Your Car's Navigation System

By eHow Cars Editor

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Is the built-in memory on your car’s navigation system so loaded that it can't store any more maps and other information such as city and restaurant locations? If so, buy an optional memory module for your car's navigation system. To help you ... more »

How to Buy Hubcaps

By eHow Cars Editor

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Hubcap is a generic term used to describe a variety of car accessories such as wheel covers, wheel caps, center caps and wheelskins. Center caps and wheel caps only cover the lug nuts of a tire. Used interchangeably, wheel covers and hubcaps ... more »

How to Buy Replacement Ear Buds for Sirius Radio

By eHow Cars Editor

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You're on the go a lot with your Sirius radio and have lost your ear buds, or maybe the ear buds for your Sirius radio are in less than perfect shape because you're hooked to them 24/7. Getting a new pair of ear buds is easy when you know where ... more »

How to choose a hydrogen on demand system.

By binder

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With all the scams, and bad advice out there, how do you know this stuff works? And, how do you pick a good one? Here's how... more »

How to Customize A Ride...

By CoronaPrince7

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To customize a car you need several key ingredients…there are two ways to customize. 1.) Performance – a. Engine, transmission, exhaust, & Nitrous. 2.) Visual – a. Exterior – body kit, paint, accessories, & rims. b. Interior – gauges, ... more »

How to Deal With a Noisy Portable Satellite Radio

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you are having trouble with noise interrupting the enjoyment of your portable satellite radio, there are steps you can take to lessen the impact of noise coming through your in-dash satellite radio. Our modern technological society throws off ... more »

How to Evaluate Portable Car DVD Players

By eHow Cars Editor

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DVD players are cheap and readily available. They help busy parents manage time with their children by acting like a babysitter. On trips short or long a portable DVD player is ideal--they keep children entertained. Parents can work at home, be ... more »

How to Find a Car Video System with Headrest Monitors

By eHow Cars Editor

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Any car owner would be proud to have a great audio and video system. Watching a movie or a TV show while on the road is fun and entertaining. It keeps everyone occupied and leaves the driver to his or her task. To find a car video system with ... more »

How to Find a DVD System with Multiple Monitors for Your Truck

By eHow Cars Editor

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A few years ago, you could watch your favorite TV show or movie only at home -- but now your passengers can enjoy watching movies while you drive them on that next road trip. Follow these steps to find a DVD system with multiple monitors for your ... more »

How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Alaska

By eHow Cars Editor

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Tired of road raging? Take the high road and switch to road phrasing! Get a personalized license plate in Alaska to express your individual personality and make your presence known wherever the road of life may take you... more »

How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Montana

By eHow Cars Editor

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Thinking of putting a little personality into your driving experience? There's no better way to do it than to obtain a personalized license plate. In Montana, getting a personalized license plate is no harder than visiting your county treasurer's ... more »

How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Nebraska

By eHow Cars Editor

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Personalized license plates in Nebraska are relatively easy to obtain. Simply visit Nebraska's official governmental website, download an application for personalized license plates, complete it, mail it in and start showing off your plates in a ... more »

How to Get Parts for a Sunroof

By eHow Cars Editor

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So you love your car, but your sunroof has seen better days and could use a little repair. Of course this has left you wondering how you're able to get parts for your old sunroof. Luckily it's easier than ever to get parts for your sunroof since ... more »

How to Get the Right Portable Satellite Radio

By eHow Cars Editor

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The market is full of portable satellite radio units with more options than you can imagine. The portable satellite radio market has grown tremendously with Sirius and XM competing heavily for subscribers, and now is the time to get just the ... more »

How to Install a Panoramic Sunroof

By eHow Cars Editor

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A panoramic sunroof is one of the newer sunroof options for vehicles. While a bit more expensive to install than other sunroof styles, many people find the expanded view of the sky worth the extra money and effort. If you're going to try to ... more »

How to Install a Stereo in a Chevy Camaro

By eHow Cars Editor

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Chevy began production of the Camaro in 1967 and rolled the last one off the line in 2002. The power and performance side of the Camaro has always taken precedence over the audio, so upgrading the stereo is a natural plan. Swapping out the head ... more »

How to Install a Winch

By jbuskirk

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A winch can be a helpful tool for off-road driving enthusiasts and anyone who lives in a snowy climate. Outfitting your truck with a winch will ensure your vehicle never gets stuck... more »

How to Install an Aftermarket Subwoofer

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you just can't get enough bass, you may be want to acquire and install an aftermarket subwoofer in your car so you can groove while you move. A subwoofer is an audio system accessory that controls bass frequencies, and with some basic ... more »

How to Install an Asianwolf Glass Break Sensor for Car Alarms Also known as an Audio Sensor

By wolfcom

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The purpose of the Asianwolf Glass Sensor also known as an Audio Sensor is to activate the car alarm should the window be broken. The glass sensor will detect any attempt to penetrate or crack your windows by detecting the high frequency of ... more »

How to Install an In-Dash Satellite Radio

By eHow Cars Editor

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Buying a new in-dash satellite radio is exciting. Not all purchases come with installation included, and many of us don't want to pay extra just for installation. So here are some general tips about installing your new satellite radio, so make ... more »

How to Install Portable Satellite Radio

By eHow Cars Editor

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Satellite radio is becoming a growing choice for many people. Nearly all portable radio receivers come with the equipment to install in your car. Installation is then an easy process toward getting those 200 clear satellite channels in your car... more »

How to make a WRX as fast as an STi

By tabrad

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If you have an Subaru Impreza Wrx, you can actually make it as fast as a WRX STi with under $700, and thats without using used parts! I will show you how!.. more »

How to Make Your Noisy RV Furnace Quiet

By Mark Corgan

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Have you ever cursed your RV furnace for waking you up in the middle of the night? Have you ever had to turn up the TV a few notches when the RV furnace kicks on? RV furnaces are notoriously noisy for a number of reasons. Generally, most of the ... more »