Interior Aftermarket Options

Many people get the windows of their car tinted for various reasons. A lot of people think it keeps their car from getting as hot when parked in the sun, and eases the burden on the air...

Installing carpet in a car can be a physically draining task, but when it's done correctly, has high rewards. Contrary to popular belief, it's possible to install pretty much any carpet into a...

Heated seats come either as an aftermarket option or standard on some vehicles. Heated seats are more commonly found on leather seats, rather than cloth, however cloth is not excluded. They are...

A brake line lock is a front brake valve that will close to brake line when initiated by the driver. The system brakes the front wheels while the rear wheels continue to turn. A line lock is used...

Aftermarket parts are available for almost every make and model vehicle on the road today. Interior modifications can be completed by most anyone who can use a screwdriver. Stock shift knobs are...

The headliner in a Ford Taurus is glued to the roof of the car in the cabin. It's also held in place by the trim around the outside of the vehicle. Since the headliner can easily be damaged, take...

Installing an aftermarket shifter knob in a manual transmission Volkswagen Jetta MK IV is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to liven up the car's interior. Adding a custom shifter knob can give...

You probably touch the steering wheel of your vehicle more than any other part. Steering wheels do wear out, so sometimes you need to replace them. Pulling a steering wheel isn't difficult, but it...

Interiors see a lot of wear and tear, particularly the seat on the driver's side. Constant in-and-out motions cause fabric to tear and leather to wear and brings the overall interior quality down...

A number of aftermarket providers sell race seats and other performance accessories for Mustangs. Make sure you purchase them from a reputable company. This tutorial is primarily designed for...

Automotive floor mats can be an important protective barrier between your feet and your cars upholstery. If you have seen an old car mat, you know what I'm talking about. Over time your feet can...

Car seat covers come in all sorts of shapes and designs. Whether your looking to protect your car's seats or just add a little personality to your interior, here's a great article on how to find...

The dashboard of your vehicle gets a lot more attention than you may realize. It is the most-seen part of the interior of your car; people see it when your car is parked and while driving down the...

A shift knob on a Chevy Cavalier is simply a large ball attached to the end of the transmission shifter. Aftermarket companies offer a wide array of specialty shift knobs for those who want to...

The Acura Integra was a popular coupe sold until 2007. The 1992 Acura Integra was the second generation body style. Removing the seats in your '92 Integra will help you install new carpet or give...

The popularity of automobile customization has surged in recent years; car shows and contests for customized cars are held all across the United States. The popularity of customization is...

The Muncie 4 speed was a transmission that was used in General Motors (GM) between 1963 and 1975. There was little change to its basic design and operation; in retrospect, it was created to meet...

If you are tired of how the inside of your car looks and want to spice it up without paying a great deal of money you might want to look into painting your dashboard. You can paint your dashboard,...

Most auto seat covers eventually show signs of wear or can become stained, ripped or worn. The easiest and least expensive way to get new-looking seats is to replace the covers. Seat covers are...

Car Stereo problems are a pain and can be a hassle for people. In many cases, this includes a CD that won’t eject in a car stereo. In spite of its potential difficulty, CD’s can be removed from a...

Drivers choose to tint the windows of their cars for a wide variety of reasons from privacy to sun protection to glare reduction or just to be more noticeable. Laws governing the number of windows...

If you have window tinting that is turning purple in color or starting to bubble, it is time to replace it. The condition of the tinting will most likely only continue to deteriorate, so it must...

When it comes time to replace the tint on your car windows, you are probably already aware that the process will involve peeling off the old tint. You might not know, though, that there will be a...

You spend a lot of time in your car, probably several hours each week. You want it to look nice and feel comfortable, yet stand out from the normal, standard car interior. There are several ways...

The interior of your car is a place you probably see every day. On your way to work, to school, to the grocery store, seeing the same seats, dash and surroundings can be boring. There are several...

The PT Cruiser is a retro hatchback sold by Chrysler LLC. The PT Cruiser, sometimes known just as the "Cruiser," was introduced in late 2000 as a 2001 model. Although sales have lagged in recent...

The factory seat fabric in modern vehicles is essentially a very tight slipcover. It covers the seat foam using attachment clips rather than stitching. The Dodge Ram is no exception. If you are...

If you're anything like me, chances are, you've probably been on the road before and had an idea you just HAD to remember. Problem is you're probably on the highway, and who knows if you'll...

Seat covers for autos are designed to slip right over the existing seat of your vehicle. Whether you're looking to cover worn seats, or add a touch of personality to your vehicle, auto seat covers...

The Tahoe is a full-size sport utility vehicle sold by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Most Tahoes are equipped with third-row seats when new; however, some are not. Every Tahoe has...

Floor mats have a functional use as they help keep the carpet clean in your car. If you are looking to stylize your car, however, it's easy to is to add a customized floor mat. There are many...

Custom cars need custom touches, and the interior has lots of opportunities for little details. One of the biggest interior mods you can do is a custom dashboard. It's not easy to do, but it's an...

Today, I will be installing a TA07 radio kit on a 2007 Toyota Tundra. This kit will allow you to replace the original radio with an after-market one. So let’s get started, just follow the steps...

Car window tint is a translucent film that adheres to the inside of your vehicle's windows. Over time, the tint can become cracked or faded, or you may simply want to remove the film. Follow these...

A cold-air intake system is an aftermarket option for many cars. It is designed to draw in air to the engine that is cooler than the stock air intake system due to its positioning. There are...

Cargo vans and box trucks can lack adequate interior lighting, and installing extra lights can be as simple as adding to the existing system or as complex as creating an independently switched...

A new shift knob will help you customize and set your vehicle apart from the rest. Learn to install an automatic shift knob yourself, regardless of your mechanical ability.

The Cavalier was a popular sedan model for Chevy in the 1990s and remains a car that sells well for the manufacturer. One of many aftermarket options on the Cavalier are floor mats. Aside from the...

You can make your own custom door panel upholstery for collector cars that have garnish molding around the window, using one of these methods; 1.Duplicating an existing door panel by using it as...

Making custom kick panels for your car is not as complicated as you think

In the summer time, the weather outside is pretty hot. Now would be a good time to get tint foe the windows. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Custom trucks are all the rage nowadays, and people are modifying them in all sorts of different ways. One of the popular things to do is to change up the interior and make it your own. After all,...

A global positioning system, or GPS for short, is an excellent navigational tool that helps drivers find their way to virtually any location. As navigational aides, these tools are useful in cars,...

Adding floor mats to a Honda Fit allows you to customize the flooring pattern of your car to any design or color scheme that you like. Follow these instructions to place the floor mats of your...

Window tint can help save gas because cooling is a lot faster so the compressor doesn’t run as often. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

One of the complaints about driving audiophiles possess is the noise of the road interfering with their music. Instead of trying to drown out the noise with damaging volume, the solution can...

A radar gun uses radar waves to calculate how fast you are speeding. These waves can be detected quite easily by a simple machine that reads these waves. Since radar waves produce electromagnetic...

The most common and useful gauges are the oil pressure, water temperature and voltmeter gauges. These gauges can be purchased at any auto-parts store as a set in two different sizes. Most of the...

Years of spilled drinks, muddy shoes and french fry grease take their toll on a car's carpets. Vacuuming and scrubbing won't save a threadbare rug. Replacing the carpet is one car repair that will...

Having your front windows tinted professionally can be a bit expensive. Fortunately, you can get the job done yourself with just a few helpful tips. If done carefully it will look just as good as...