Car Aftermarket Options

The Chrysler 300 makes a great basis for a custom, thanks to its terrific, straight-edged styling and great engine, particularly in 5.7-liter Hemi guise. It has also proven to be a popular model,...

Starting any business can be a challenging experience, no matter what type of business you decide to go into. The automobile industry, for instance, has seen better days, but aftermarket parts...

The 1996 Chevrolet Impala is an American four-door sedan designed to replicate the smooth lines of the Impalas designed in the 1960s. Only a limited number of Impalas were manufactured for the...

The Volvo 740 was sold in the U.S. from 1985 to 1992 in sedan and station wagon form. The 740 offered the traditional Volvo values of safety, reliability and comfort, and like all Volvos, the 740...

The Nissan Skyline is a Japanese sports car that is easily customizable because there are many aftermarket parts available for it. Unfortunately, the Nissan Skyline was never brought to the United...

BMW owners have many options when it comes to factory installed audio systems. There are also even more options for aftermarket stereos and other media. When upgrading or repairing your BMW...

Probably the most common aftermarket addition to a vehicle is the stereo. Some makes and models are designed with the idea in mind that at some point, the owner will choose to upgrade the audio...

When it comes to aftermarket automotive parts, K&N Engineering Inc. is well-known for producing some of the finest and most respected components for most any late-model passenger vehicle. The...

The 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a great car to work on because it is easy to modify and fit with aftermarket parts. There are also many companies that manufacture parts specifically for the...

General Motors produced the first Chevrolet Caprice in the United States in 1965. Aside from occasional complaints about a delay in the vehicle's dome light, no official documentation...

The Nissan 350Z matches stellar performance with sporty design. With its firm standing at the top of the list for Japanese tuner car enthusiasts and modest pricing, a trend among Z owners is...

A cold air intake is a vehicle performance-enhancing accessory that can transform a car's engine into a more powerful and efficient machine. Choosing an aftermarket cold air intake can also...

Factory exhaust systems can be restrictive to exhaust flow, and aftermarket systems can be expensive. For those who desire the greatest possible exhaust flow for their car without the cost of...

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...

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...

Chevrolet pickup trucks can be customized to suit the owner's taste or upgraded for higher-performance using inexpensive, common parts. The Chevy truck carries some of the most popular parts...

The WRX is essentially a beefed-up Subaru Impreza. The WRX is primarily designed for performance and speed. Since the WRX shares its dash and radio components with the standard Impreza, the...

Just like people like to express their sense of fashion by wearing shoes, cars can be customized by rims as well. Aftermarket rims are similar to stock aluminum alloy rims except that they come in...

The Fox-body Mustang was built from 1979 to 1994. Though it is no longer made, it remains one of the most popular and common bases for a fast, custom muscle car. There are a huge number of...

The Chevy Silverado truck is one of the most popular full-size trucks on the market. Unfortunately, some year models of the Silverado only come with an AM/FM stereo as standard equipment, unless...

When they leave the factory, most Mercedes Benzes have plain looking exhaust tips. Many of the higher end models like the high performance AMG variants however come with more attractive looking...

The Honda Civic interior was slightly redesigned for 1999, making 1998 the last model year of the 1996 to 1998 dash setup. Installing a CD player in 1996 to 1998 Civics is more difficult than in...

The Caprice was a full-size car built by General Motors and sold under the Chevrolet brand. Although production was ceased in 1996, the Caprice remains a popular car for many. It was extensively...

The BMW 325xi is based on the 325, but brings all weather capability to the table thanks to the fact that the chassis is equipped with all-wheel-drive. This BMW handles just as good in the snow as...

When the factory head unit in your Saab fails, it's time to install a new unit. The head unit drives the factory speakers. Since the factory unit contains an internal amplifier, make sure your new...

As equipped from the factory, most BMWs come with rather non-descript exhaust tips. Many owners upgrade their cars with either factory or aftermarket chrome exhaust tips to make the visible...

The Millenia was a luxury-car sold by Mazda Motor Corporation between 1994 and 2002. The Millenia was the replacement for the popular 929. Mazda Millenia radios are mounted similar to Ford radios,...

Besides the stereo receiver, the car's speakers are what determines the quality of the sound that is being produced. Although the best way to improve the overall sound of your speakers is to...

Ford vehicles, such as the Mustang, F150 and the Taurus, have a special design that makes swapping the radio out easy, even for the amateur. Installing a new radio will only require the Ford radio...

Mustang owners can be thankful that not many other cars have as many aftermarket performance options available. Because so many parts are available, it is fairly easy to increase the performance...

The Tundra is a full-size truck sold by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1999, when it replaced the Toyota T-100. Installing a new CD player in your Tundra requires taking off a portion of the...

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...

Pickups have become more and more popular over the last couple of years for their ability to haul people and cargo anywhere you want to go. There are fun accessories for the exterior that can...

Steel rims and aluminum rims are both commonly used by car manufacturers as stock rims on vehicles. They have slightly different physical properties with their own advantages and disadvantages....

This is a how to install an aftermarket radio in a 2006 For Focus

Modifying your car to create a custom vehicle is a great way to stand out from the crowd. Show your personality and get noticed when driving down the road or sitting in a parking lot. You can...

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.

Though navigation systems are a very convenient addition to any car, if they are set to the wrong language they are rendered useless. Oftentimes factory or aftermarket systems, many of which are...

The overwhelming majority of Mustang's were designed only to quickly accelerate in a straight line. The rationale was that handling was an important feature for sports cars rather than muscle...

The Volkswagen Golf has a factory-supplied radio, however, you may not be satisfied with it. Depending on the age of your Golf, the radio may be malfunctioning, or the amplifier is not strong...

Adding LED taillights is an excellent way to improve the appearance of a vehicle's exterior. In addition to providing a clean, custom look, LEDs tend to last much longer than a conventional...

A gauge pod is an automotive metering device that sits outside of the stock gauge cluster. It can be a large tachometer, used for racing, or a row of extra gauges that display more information...

One of the easiest and cheapest modifications that can be done to any V8 engine to make it a more capable hauler is to put in a different camshaft. Most stock camshafts are a bit flat throughout...

Getting more power out of a small block Chevy increases the value of the engine and the vehicle. Small block Chevy performance parts and upgrades are very popular--and less expensive when compared...

As CD player installs go, the Crown Victoria is one of the easiest. Depending on the year and options, some extra parts may be required. These parts may be purchased from any car stereo shop.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has a few different sound system options. Some require different trim packages. When installing a stereo in an Eclipse, it first must be determined if the desired unit fits...

Removing aftermarket tint from vehicle windows can improve driving visibility and safety because the tint material often discolors and distorts with age. This can hamper a driver's view through...

For most of you car enthusiast, this title may have you thinking "there's no way you can tell someone the exhaust they would need for their car without seeing their car and set up". This...

The Ford Mustang is popularly known more for its power rather than its fuel mileage. From its inception, the Mustang was designed to be a relatively inexpensive car that could easily be customized...