Exterior Aftermarket Options

The Pontiac Grand Am is a popular GM automobile, a favorite among young people, parents, and even grandparents. Pontiac Grand Ams can be purchased as a sporty two-door coupe or convenient...

Lifting your vehicle for off-roading or aesthetic purposes is fairly common today, and there are ways to do it, all of them of varying costs. One of the cheaper ways you can do it is to install a...

The bold look of a chin spoiler on the front end of your Ford Mustang a surefire way to add a sportier look to your hot rod. The chin spoiler is a very simple addition to your vehicle and will...

Body kits are an easy way to redesign the exterior of your car and give it a completely different appearance, without having to do major modifications. Installing a body kit can be pretty easy,...

Truck lights add a new dimension to your truck's appearance. Even older trucks, which have long ago been put out to pasture, can have a new lease on life with a little chrome, a new paint job and...

Daytime running lights are a safety feature that most auto manufacturers put into effect many years ago. They make a car more visible, and therefore less likely to get into an accident. But since...

Personalized license plates, also known as vanity plates, allow you to make a statement that's seen everywhere your vehicle goes. How many letters and numbers are allowed on a license plate varies...

A properly working suspension is designed to handle well and provide a smooth ride. One option that not every vehicle has is a sway bar, which not only helps restrict side-to-side swaying motions,...

Car manufactures have gotten pretty smart over the years. One innovation that they introduced a long time ago is how they set up the suspension of the vehicle. Most cars and trucks on the road...

When you're building a race car, every part on the car has a purpose, otherwise it's dead weight. Hood pins are designed so that you can quickly open the hood of the car, either in an emergency or...

Changing the rope on your winch may be done for a number or reasons, including rope damage, switching to a larger size rope, or maybe switching to a synthetic rope. The process is not difficult...

Scooters are fun toys to have for a ride around town. But once you're done with your trip, you'll need to pack your scooter for the drive home. One option is a scooter lift, which attaches to the...

A truck is a great utility vehicle, able to carry heavy loads and still transport a crew of people around town. Sometimes, you want to protect those goods for transport, so you install a shell on...

The kidney grills on a BMW are the distinctive looking chrome grills that are mounted between the headlights and above the bumper. Often owners replace old, chipped grills with new ones or simply...

The Vehicle Identification Number or VIN is a 17-digit code that tells what the car specifications are and where it was produced. Without this number it is difficult to gain access to your car's...

Lowering cars has been popular ever since the car was introduced, and it hasn't changed much since then. Each make and model has some specific ways to get them lower, and a Buick is no different....

Lowering a truck or a car that has a leaf spring suspension isn't uncommon and can be done in your own garage in a few hours. To do this, use longer u-bolts and lowering block. A u-bolt is a...

Adding a leaf spring to your vehicle can add height and weight capacity, making it more versatile and functional. In this case, the vehicle getting an add-a-leaf kit is a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado.

Hood pins are popular modifications for people building a performance-oriented car, because installing a set makes opening the hood faster and easier. Installing them is daunting at first, but...

Having a roof rack on your sedan, wagon or SUV can be pretty convenient. You can put bicycles, suitcases or moving equipment on top of the vehicle, saving space on the inside and having more room...

Hood pins are popular in the muscle car and tuning car world. That's because a hood pin replaces the hood latch, making it easier to pop the hood in case you need to get at it quickly before or...

Thirty of the 50 states in the United States require passenger vehicles to display two license plates, one in the front and one on the rear. The remaining 20 states only require a single plate,...

Vehicle customization is a great way to express your personal beliefs. Paint choices, accessories, modifications and lighting are just a few of the ways that vehicles can be made to stand out from...

Snow and ice on winter roads make driving conditions treacherous, but those conditions are a way of life in some parts of the country. People need to get to work and school despite icy roads....

Some 2008 models of the Ford Focus came equipped with a chrome fender vent. The feature was discontinued in the 2009 model because it proved to be unpopular with buyers. The fender vent (called a...

Buying and installing a turbo system for your car can run you around $3,000. If you're not really a big racer, but you like the turbo sound, you can get it for a fraction of that price. Several...

Body kits have soared in popularity in the past decade, and now it's hard to see a tuner car on the street without one. Installing a body kit correctly takes a little bit of work, but the results...

The Chrysler 300C is one of the automaker's most popular cars in years, and it has helped to revitalize the brand. With that popularity comes a ton of aftermarket parts, including different types...

Daytime running lights are a safety feature designed for automobiles that are mostly driven in areas that experience a lot of rain or snowfall. As a result, some people who live in sunnier...

This article will explain how to remove automotive window tint quickly and effectively without all the hassle of steamers or waiting for the sun to "steam" the tint off.

One of the more popular modifications for custom trucks are steel roll pans. It cleans up the outside of the truck, plus makes the rear end look a lot smoother. For this example, we'll install a...

An ideal exterior upgrade for the Jaguar X-Type or S-Type is swapping out the OEM's (Original Equipment Manufacturer) grille for a chrome or stainless-steel mesh grille insert. The factory grille...

Number plates are what vehicles in the United Kingdom use for registration. They are essentially the British version of the American license plate. Because they are smaller and don't have as much...

Truck bed covers are essential for anyone hauling loads that must be protected from the elements. Covers are also a great way to keep your load from being ejected on especially bumpy terrain. Some...

While mounting the toolbox into the bed of your pickup isn't difficult, it is a bit more involved than just setting it there and going. Different bed boxes mount differently sometimes, but they...

The PT Cruiser is a unique wagon introduced by Chrysler Corp. for the 2000 model year. The PT Cruiser was an instant hit for Chrysler; many consumers loved its retro styling and customization...

Have you had to hitch your boat, trailer, U-haul, motorcycle trailer, flat bed trailer,or any other type of item that your going to pull behind your truck or SUV by yourself. Night time is the...

Today, I will be rolling my car fenders. Why should I do this? It’s because when you put big tires on your car, it robs on the fenders. So I will solve that problem by rolling my fenders. So let’s...

You know the worst nightmare: spotting your car, a silver Honda, in a sea of cars, with about fifty other silver Hondas. With this simple guide, make your car the rainbow fish in the sea of blue!

Wings or spoilers are fitted onto the trunk or rear of a car to add style and function. Wings are often bolted to the trunk by drilling holes into the metal, but this almost always allows water to...

HID headlights are so cool. I think they are way better then the original headlights. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Today, I will be installing a trailer wiring harness on a Hyundai Sonata. I have already installed the hitch. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Today, I will be installing a trailer hitch on a Toyota Camry. If your car doesn’t have a trailer wiring harness, you should consider installing one along with the hitch. So let’s get started,...

This article is about " how to blackout your headlights". You will be doing steps to make the inside of you headlight housing black or anycolor you want.

There are plenty of ways to go about buying a hard top for your Jeep Wrangler. You can go directly to your dealer's parts department, where you can buy it and have it installed in the same place....

A cheap way to prevent the fenders from touching your tires is to trim it. Some people cannot afford to get a lift kit so they do this instead. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to...

When towing, safety considerations should come first, followed by what is needed to have a comfortable tow and ride. Having the trailer that is being towed as level as possible is a key factor in...

Most Toyota trucks come standard with a solid back window, but a sliding glass window can help with ventilation--critical for comfortable driving on summer days, especially if the truck isn't...

Wheel spacers are easy to install and improves handling of the vehicle. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Decals can be removed from most painted surfaces. Ease of removal depends on how long the decal has been on the car. The older the decal the harder it will be to remove. If the paint around the...