Car Aftermarket Options

Car stereos used to be pretty complicated to install, but in the past 10 years, things have gotten substantially easier. The introduction of vehicle-specific dash kits and wiring harnesses have...

There are many options for car audio upgrades. A favorite among audio enthusiasts is the addition of a subwoofer--or "sub"--whose bass creates a deeper, richer sound. To add a subwoofer to a...

The Honda Accord is not the most performance-oriented vehicle on the market. To increase its performance, install a turbo kit on your Honda Accord. Installing a turbo kit on your Accord is by far...

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...

This will show you how to take a factory stereo out and install a new stereo/cd player

Installing a turbo kit on your vehicle is the quickest way to make a substantial horsepower and torque gain. However, installing a turbo kit on your vehicle is also one of the quickest ways to...

The Ford Focus is a vehicle that meets the needs of a wide variety of car owners. It comes in sporty trims and has good fuel efficiency. When Focus owners choose to upgrade their stock audio...

A boost gauge is a simple pressure gauge that reads the amount of boost (pressurized air) that is being forced into a motor. If a turbocharged car has been modified to produce more boost from the...

Most vehicles these days are equipped with a standard CD player, but it's not that difficult to install one yourself. The installation can be done in about an hour with the proper tools and...

The Jeep Wrangler nameplate first appeared in 1987, although similar Jeep vehicles have been manufactured for decades. One of the features Wrangler owners love about their vehicles is the ability...

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...

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...

Most cars and trucks are designed with a slight rake in their stance, meaning that the rear end is a bit higher than the front. That's because whenever a car gets loaded down with weight, be it...

A body kit consists of a stylish front bumper cover, rear bumper cover and side skirts to replace the plain factory parts. The kits are aftermarket accessories and are made for just about every...

Many stores that sell aftermarket stereos can offer professional installation, but it is still possible to do it yourself. The exact method of installation can always vary with each vehicle, so...

you can easily make a removable holder for your Satellite radio head unit for almost no cost using the accessories that came with your Satellite radio car kit and a standard cap form a can of...

A "short shifter," also commonly referred to as a "short shift kit," is car-enthusiast speak for a redesigned or modified mechanism that shortens the distance the gear shift must travel when...

Many drivers seek a way to improve the look of their vehicles. One of the most effective ways of doing so is to purchase an Aero Kit, which will give your car a bolder, more aggressive look as...

The success of portable MP3 players, particularly the Apple iPhone, has resulted in options available to those interested in connecting their device to their vehicle's stereo system. Toyota offers...

Are you a HondaCivic enthusiast? Do you live for your HondaCivic? Upgrading is a labor of love. You can modify your motor, suspension, exhaust and tires. If you've always wanted a faster...

Aries Nerf bars are a great addition for any truck or sport utility vehicle. Not only do they provide for great looks, they can be very useful in getting in and out of the vehicle. Installing...

Installing a aftermarket head unit in your car can be confusing. I will show you the simplified basics to installing aftermarket, radio, cd player, ipod ready head unit, HD radio ready receiver.

Installing a lift kit is a fairly time-consuming process, although a rather simple one. The job begins with elevating the vehicle using a trolley jack, or lift unit, so that all four wheels are...

All vehicles on the road consist of at least two basic sections: the body and the frame. A vehicle body is bolted onto its frame in such a fashion that the vehicle retains its stability while...

Learn to install any after market car stereo Head/Deck unit and avoid paying $100.00 plus for them to do it.

Adjust a Chevy lift kit by tightening bolts after the truck is lowered back down to the ground. Learn how to adjust a truck lift kit on a Chevy 4X4 truck truck in this free lift kit installation...

Remove a Chevy 4X4 truck truck front differential with support from a jack stand. Learn how to remove a Chevy 4X4 truck front differential in this free Chevy truck lift kit installation video.

Installing a Chevy truck lift kit requires the lift kit, and larger tires and wheels. Learn what parts are needed for installing a Sky Jacker truck lift on a Chevy 4X4 truck in this free Chevy...

Remove truck wheels with an impact wrench if available. Learn how to remove truck wheels in this free Chevy truck lift kit installation video.

You've decided you want to change out the factory stereo that came in your Chevy Cavalier. The Chevy Cavalier, like many Chevy vehicles, comes with a factory stereo that is set inside a unit much...

When cleaning a reusable engine air filter, you will need a recharger kit. The kit contains the solutions you will need to remove the dirt and grease from your air filter. It's important to read...

There are 10 important things to carefully check before ordering an HID kit or xenon lights for your car or truck. HID headlights or xenon will provide great performance and appearance as long as...

StreetGlow under-glow lights can be a great addition to any nice vehicle. They provide great aesthetic qualities, and give a unique fling to any vehicle. Installing them under glow lights,...

If you are an avid boating and marine enthusiast, you know that a great boat is not complete without a stereo system. So, rather than pay for somebody else to install a system for you, do it...

Converting your Volkswagen Bug into a convertible isn't an easy task and can look not as good if you do it yourself, compared with having a professional body shop do it. It can cost you close to a...

One of the cheapest and easiest ways to lift a truck or jeep in the air is to buy a body lift kit. Installing it, though, can seem more daunting than it needs to. It can be done in just a few...

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...

Buying a car these days does not mean that you will be stuck with the same looking car for the rest of your ownership. An aftermarket body kit or ground effects can dramatically change the way...

Factory car stereo receivers don't always provide us with the quality of sound we want. In todays market receivers are not expensive, especially with ebay's auctions and some stores going out of...

Truck ground effects allow drivers to add custom fenders, hoods, spoilers and grills to their trucks to change the appearance and make them look fast or sporty. Most trucks are intended for work...

The imposing nature of the modern, purpose-built fire engine often obscures how simple it is to put together a working vehicle for fighting fires. After all, the earliest fire engines were just...

Body kits are a popular way to spice up the look of a car without spending a lot of money in the process. These inexpensive plastic or fiberglass panels either attach to or replace your existing...

When it comes to auto accessories, adding a rear spoiler is one of the best ways to jazz up your Saturn model or improve its sporty look. Spoilers come in different sizes, styles and colors....

With my 2001 95's On-Star capability long since dead, I bought an after-market hands free kit, unplugged the On-Star gadgetry, and installed the kit in its place. This method will by and large...

A kit car is not quite what the name implies. It is not a "car kit" with everything included in a box. Instead, a kit car is typically a quantity of parts designed to retrofit an existing car, car...

Vance and Hines makes some of the finest aftermarket parts for Harley Davidsons and other custom motorcycles. Established in 1979, Vance and Hines manufactures exhaust and air intake systems for...

If your car's stock look has you yawning every time you look at it, maybe it's time to spice things up with a body kit. Sometimes commercial body kits just aren't what you're looking for or are...

With today's fuel prices going up through the roof,I'm going to suggest a way to allow your engine to flow at its optimum performance.

Body kits almost never come painted, leaving it to you to pay hundreds of dollars to have someone paint it. New body kits are normally free of blemishes, so no repair work is needed before...

There are many reasons to modify a car. Some people do it to improve performance, to improve the comfort level or simply to reflect their lifestyle. Additionally, modifications can range from...