Car Aftermarket Options

When you're building a custom car, sometimes you have to think a little bit outside the box to get things working the way you want. For example, if you're building a lowered truck, the way you did...

Many car enthusiasts prefer to fabricate their own unique parts rather than buy prefabricated parts from big retailers. Custom parts are a way for owners to invoke their personal interests and...

If you are repainting a car, it may help to paint over bare metal rather than over a current paint job. This is especially true if you are applying a lighter shade. This will require a lot of...

Both chrome and polished wheels have grown to be popular options for cars in the market. While they may appear similar to some people, they are very different products.

Painting your brake calipers is an ideal way to have your vehicle stand out from the crowd. Brake calipers are visible through the wheels of your car and, when painted, can add a colorful accent....

Flip-down DVD players can be installed into any vehicle, but they work especially well in large vehicles with high ceilings like vans and SUVs. They aren't easy to install, though. You need to...

Operating a legal trailer on the roadways requires the use of lights. All trailers are required to have turn signals and brake lights. Larger trailers may be required to carry some type of running...

The classic look of a BMW vehicle speaks for itself, but the auto manufacturer's stylish logo is a sign of quality engineering. After a few blocks around town in a BMW vehicle, it is easy to see...

Radio removal, diy

The cars that we drive are a part of us. Just like we wear certain types of clothing to make us feel like individuals, we dress up our cars as well. New paint jobs, wheels, and performance...

Whether you need to remove your Ford Ranger's factory stereo to install a new system or replace a faulty unit, the task can be troublesome if you aren't sure exactly how to go about it. Ford makes...

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,...

Metal flake is one of the best ways to get your car noticed. Metal flake is paint with large metallic flakes mixed in. The flakes are so large they are easily seen in a finished paint job. The...

There are several reasons for removing paint from an automobile. Some cars have old paint that must be completely removed before a fresh paint job can be started. Old paint is often difficult to...

Bull bars help protect the front end of a vehicle without covering over the detail of the grille and other features on the front end. Typically, it is installed on a truck or SUV. A number of...

Among the few places an auto DVD player can be installed, the ceiling is a popular location. Fastening a DVD player to your car's ceiling requires a special player with a built-in ceiling mount....

Quite often older model cars will have some rust damage. The rocker panels are one of the areas that sees this damage because it is constantly exposed to corrosive items like salt during winter...

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...

Car tracking devices are often used by concerned parents, business owners, and conscientious vehicle owners. A car tracking device uses a global positioning system to track a vehicle's location...

One of the best projects you can take on as a car enthusiast is the addition of a car spoiler. They add such a dramatic look to your car, and improve performance. You can make your own with some...

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...

A roof top spare tire carrier can really be a handy thing to have on an off road vehicle. You never know when you'll need a new tire, and if you are in some heavy terrain, you can't rely on those...

Nothing says 'Old School' like polished brass and copper on the engine of a classic car. Copper tubing is relatively cheap, readily available and easy to work with. Now that you have formed your...

Working with steel will give you a durable finished product. Metal working can be as complicated as the newest welding techniques or as simple as a drill and a bolt. Occasionally you will run into...

The Club is a patented car-theft prevention device that is designed to prevent a car from being successfully driven. It's essentially a stainless steel bar with an extender in the center. Pointing...

Making hydrogen fuel for cars is actually not that complicated. Hydrolysis separates hydrogen from oxygen and can create what is known as Brown's gas. This gas is not pure hydrogen, but is...

In specialty automotive scenarios like racing and restoration, the inclusion of aftermarket upgrades or performance improvements might include the covering of the outer engine compartments in...

If you are an owner of a Jaguar X-Type and interested in modifying it or your shift knob has the infamous cold weather cracks, changing the shift knob is an extremely easy procedure! Unique shift...

Installing a sunroof in a Plymouth Neon requires a steady hand and special tools to achieve an open driving experience and better ventilation. A sunroof in a Plymouth Neon can be up to 17 inches...

Installing a sunroof in the Pontiac Bonneville is easier than in many vehicles but still requires special tools and precision cutting skills. The Pontiac Bonneville can hold a 24 inch wide by 40...

Opening up the interior with a sunroof in a Pontiac Grand Am also helps with ventilation and the overall appeal of the car. Installing a sunroof in a Pontiac Grand Am requires removing a cross...

Installing an aftermarket sunroof in the Pontiac Grand Prix takes special tools and a steady hand and requires removing or modifying the roof brace. The maximum size roof for the Pontiac Grand...

Installing a sunroof in a Saturn VUE is a difficult process because of the ribbed roof. Putting a sunroof in a Saturn VUE requires special tools and expert metal cutting skills. The Saturn VUE is...

Installing a sunroof in a Toyota Camry provides better ventilation and a roomier feeling in the cabin. Putting a sunroof in a Toyota Camry requires removing a roof brace, precision cutting skills...

Adding a sunroof to a Toyota Corolla makes driving more comfortable and improves ventilation. Installing a sunroof in a Toyota Corolla requires special tools and precision cutting skills. Removing...

Installing a sunroof in a Toyota Highlander is a much easier project than most vehicles. The maximum size flip up sunroof for a Toyota Highlander is 24 inches wide and 42 inches long. Installing a...

The Toyota Tacoma truck is a great candidate for an aftermarket sunroof as long as off-road driving isn't part of its regular use. Installing a sunroof in the Toyota Tacoma requires special tools...

Installing a sunroof in a Toyota Tundra adds better ventilation and comfort during a long drive. The maximum size sunroof for a Toyota Tundra is 17 inches wide and 46 inches long. Installing a...

Installing a sunroof in the VW Jetta requires special tools and precise cutting skills. The VW Jetta can hold a sunroof up to 17 inches wide and 32 inches long. Installing a sunroof in a VW Jetta...

Installing a sunroof in a VW Passat requires a steady hand and special tools. A sunroof in a VW Passat can be up to 17 inches wide and 31 inches long and makes the driving experience more...

Installing a sunroof in a VW Beetle provides better ventilation and a sporty appearance. Putting a sunroof in a VW Beetle requires special tools and precision metal cutting skills. The maximum...

Installing a sunroof in a Geo Tracker may seem redundant considering the back of the vehicle is convertible. Putting a sunroof in the Geo Tracker allows better ventilation and offers an open-air...

The Honda Accord comes in coupe and sedan versions and a sunroof is available in both. Installing a sunroof in a Honda Accord requires precision cutting skills and special tools. Both versions of...

Installing a sunroof in a Honda Prelude provides better ventilation and a roomier feeling in the cabin. Putting a sunroof in a Honda Prelude requires precision cutting skills and special tools....

Installing an aftermarket sunroof in the Honda CR-V takes special tools and a steady hand. Placing a new sunroof in the Honda CR-V requires removing or modifying the roof brace. The maximum size...

Opening up the interior with a sunroof in a Hyundai Sonata also helps with ventilation and the overall appeal of the car. Installing a sunroof in a Hyundai Sonata requires removing a cross brace...

Installing a sunroof in a Hyundai Santa Fe adds better ventilation and an open top feel. Putting a sunroof in the Hyundai Santa Fe requires precision and special tools. The maximum size for a...

Installing a sunroof in a Jeep Grand Cherokee is a much easier project than most vehicles. The maximum size sunroof for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 24 inches wide and 42 inches long. Installing a...

Adding a sunroof to a Kia Spectra makes driving more comfortable and improves ventilation. Installing a sunroof in a Kia Spectra requires special tools and precision cutting skills. Removing a...

Most Lincoln Navigator models have a factory sunroof but for those that don't, adding one gives a factory feel and better ventilation. Installing a sunroof in the Lincoln Navigator requires...