Car Aftermarket Options

Car speakers alone will only provide so much in the way of quality and volume. For a truly powerful and complete sound, audio enthusiasts power their speakers with an amplifier. To supply your...

Fiberglass is a smooth, hard surface that looks terrific when properly painted. Custom door panels are often made from this material as well as the panels in some new cars.

The Chevrolet Astro van has multiple radio speakers at numerous locations. If you need to remove any of the speakers, you need to know the specific removal instructions for each one. Some of these...

Installing scissor doors on a vehicle is not as daunting a task as it may seem. The modification consists of replacing factory hinges with after-market hinges, adding a strut to hold the weight of...

The Saturn SL was the sedan version of the Saturn S-series vehicles. The S-series was discontinued in 2002, when it was replaced by the Saturn Ion. The S-series only received a redesign once in...

The last part of a stereo upgrade tends to be the speakers. The stereo deck gets replaced, the amplifier gets installed and then the speakers. Speakers are however, the key to a complete and...

Towing mirrors are extended mirrors used to provide additional rear visibility when towing. You can install a set of towing mirrors for your GMC Sierra that will replace your existing side mirrors...

When upgrading a Jeep's audio system, there are three areas you need to address: the stereo system, the amplifier and the speakers. The stock speakers in the door panels of a Jeep are limited in...

Car theft is a massive problem worldwide, and it's getting worse. Car alarms play a large role in preventing such crimes by alerting passers-by that your car is being broken into, potentially...

The 1996 Avenger was a front-wheel drive coupe developed in a joint venture between Chrysler and Mitsubishi. The Avenger was sold under the Dodge brand. The Avenger coupe has nothing in common...

The first step to upgrading your car's factory sound system or replacing broken speakers is removing the old speakers. Car speakers can be removed easily; it's accessing them that can sometimes...

Like many other high-end carmarkers, Audi offers the popular keyless entry remote programming on their cars. These keyless remotes can be bought as aftermarket options from the dealership when you...

Setting up car stereo speakers is fairly simple to do. Basically, you replace the speakers that were factory installed since almost all cars come with them nowadays. To do so, you will need to...

The old factory radio not sounding so good? The easiest and cheapest solution is to replace the speakers. This article is for the door speakers only.

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...

The Jeep Cherokee sport utility vehicle is equipped with a stereo radio and speakers at the factory. But if your speakers aren't working properly, or if you want to improve the sound of your...

The keyless entry remote is a popular after market option on many Toyota vehicles. With the ability to remotely lock and unlock the doors, pop the trunk, sound the panic alarm and even start the...

Many chrome door handles can be customized to fit the specific year, make and model of your car or truck. Check with your car's manufacturer before purchasing the handles to ensure they fit just...

A bike rack is an easy addition to a car to help you transport your two-wheeled, pedal-powered vehicles anywhere. Most bike racks are designed to fit simply on either a compact car with a trunk or...

The car alarm on a Ford Windstar is a sophisticated system that includes a valet option to allow others to drive or park your vehicle. To test the system, you may need to set it off a few times....

Do you love everything about your Audio A4 except for the sound from the stereo system? If your speakers pop, buzz or are otherwise annoying, it's probably time for new ones. It's not difficult ...

Most Ford Ranger pick-ups come equipped with two pairs of 6 x 8-inch speakers, one in each front door, and a pair located in the rear panels at the rear of the interior compartment. Although 6 x 8...

In a large vehicle like the Ford Explorer, many people like to have high-quality speakers to go with it. If your speakers are getting old and worn out, or you don't like the quality of the...

The GMC Safari is a large SUV with room for all of the family, plus storage space to boot. Just like all vehicles on the road, the Safari is equipped with weatherstripping surrounding all of the...

Whether your Honda Accord is an older model or a newer one, it's good to know how to replace the factory speakers. Chances are that at some point they will blow out, stop functioning as well as...

Choose your universal power door locks. Almost all universal power door locks are sold in kits. Before kit components are installed, the vehicle is inspected. Wire routes are chosen and the...

If you currently have a carport that you want to convert into a garage, rest assured that it is a relatively easy transformation, provided your existing carport is in good condition. Structurally,...

Your Toyota is a good way to get from place to place, but it can get pretty boring if you don't have a good sound system in it. If those factory installed speakers are not giving you the sound you...

There are only a few main components of a power door lock system. Inside the car door, approximately behind the exterior door handle, is a metal latch that is the actual component that keeps the...

If you need to replace the speakers in your car, you may find yourself wondering where to even start. While the task may at first glance appear to be difficult, it is actually very easy. All you...

With any Jeep automobile manufactured since the late 1990s, a keyless entry remote has come standard. These remotes allow for easy access to the car, locking and unlocking features, trunk opening,...

BMW keyless remotes allow quick entry, locking and trunk-opening. With a few easy steps, you can bypass the fee your dealership may charge to program your system. Your keyless remote can be...

To shave automotive door handles is to completely eliminate the door handle and have a smooth finish on the door. This not only cleans up the look of the side of a Beetle but can also eliminate...

Sometimes stock speakers may become blown out over time or they may not offer the premium sound you are seeking. An easy remedy for this problem is to install after-market stereo speakers into...

When removing a Honda Accord door panel, you must remove the panel using the proper tools and techniques. Anyone can remove the door panel from an Accord, but if done wrong, the door panel will be...

Programming your Homelink system is similar to programming a universal remote control. The process is just a matter of matching codes from one device to another. The Homelink System provides the...

Sometimes a car door handle needs to be replaced, but taking it to a mechanic can cost you big bucks. Why not save the time and money by doing it yourself? It's fun and not too difficult, either.

Style has everything to do with how your car looks. Automobiles appeal to their owners for the special qualities each one possesses. Some cars look like they just came off the factory floor and...

New car audio speakers are an excellent way to upgrade the sound of your car audio system. Removing the old speakers and replacing them with aftermarket speakers will provide you with better sound...

Installing speakers in a car is an easy project that will increase the sound quality of your car's stereo system.

If you're interested in changing the speakers that come with your Jeep Liberty, one of the necessary steps in removing the old speakers and adding new ones is removing the door panel. It's the...

Knowing how to remove the interior door panel from your Ford F-150 pickup truck is a useful skill. It's necessary if you're going to replace the speakers, add power door lock actuators, or repair...

This guide will help you install power locks in your car. It will focus on converting manual door locks to common aftermarket power locks that come with many car alarms.

Tired of having to reach over and unlock a door or having to remember to lock each door after you get out of your car. The good news is that you can fix this problem yourself. If you have a little...

Replacing speakers can be a frustrating task but, with a bit of patience, the right knowledge and the correct tools, you can have a new speakers in your Ford Escort in an hour or less.

So, your car speakers could use replacing. There are many benefits to new, high quality speakers. New speakers will produce a better sound quality and be able to tolerate a higher volume level. If...

Vance and Hines Long Shot exhaust pipes provide motorcycle enthusiasts with increased power and a deeper, throatier sound for their motorcycle of choice. Long Shot pipes come with...

Nice, clean lines and a smooth body are what you will get with shaved door handles. This extreme-looking modification is not as difficult as it may seem. A little hard work and some patience will...

This article aims to assist you in changing the front door speakers in your Audi A4 (B5) without having to purchase the speaker adaptor kits

This weHow article describes how to remove the door panels on Mercedes Benz SLK (96-04.) This tip will be helpful when replacing the door panel or upgrading speakers.