Car Aftermarket Options

Wings or spoilers are fitted onto the trunk or rear of a car to add style and function. Wings are often bolted to the trunk by drilling holes into the metal, but this almost always allows water to...

An awning is a great product when you're on a road trip and you want to spend time outdoors no matter the weather conditions. You can make a caravan awning to add a helpful amenity to your vehicle...

For much of the recent past, the average car came with steel wheels. However, for the last few years, car manufacturers have been fitting their higher-end vehicles with alloy wheels. Indeed, they...

The Jeep should be parked on a flat, level concrete surface. Many vehicles do not rest perfectly level. Jeeps that are not level at the start of installation will continue to be off-angle once the...

The Explorer is a mid-size sport utility vehicle sold by Ford Motor Company. Removing the factory radio will allow you to install the aftermarket stereo of your choice. The Ford Explorer has an...

Dodge Ram trucks are known for their durability and their ability to haul heavy loads. If you are towing anything heavier than a light duty single axle trail, you will want to equip you truck with...

The catalytic converter was originally designed to help clean up exhaust gases expelled from the engine. But they're also restrictive, and can lower horsepower numbers. If you're building a race...

The Florida window tint law was adopted in 1991 and is given in sections 316.2952 through 316.2956 of the Florida Statutes. Like other states, Florida restricts the placement and darkness of...

Painting a car with an automotive spray gun is the best way to get a professional looking paint job. If you don't have access to an automotive spray gun and air compressor system, there is another...

TomTom is a global position system (GPS) device used for help in finding your position as well as directions to your destination. Most people use the TomTom system in their automobiles. With a...

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck was built from 1982-2004 with a variety of power plants, including the 2.5- and 2.2-liter four-cylinder engines and the 2.8- and 4.3-liter V6 engines. Most of these...

With the popularity of staggered fitments on today's vehicles, it gets a bit complicated. These are some of the basics to consider when trying to fit wider wheels and tires in the rear of your...

Many people believe dyeing vehicle upholstery is difficult or even impossible. This is not true. Auto upholstery is no different than any other upholstery and can be dyed in the same manner. Learn...

The amount of tint you have in your automobile windows is a concern for law enforcement in Wisconsin. If you pay to have your windows tinted in Wisconsin, you must make sure your vehicle meets...

Each state has different regulations on vehicle window tinting. In Michigan, the laws regulate anything that can affect the driver's line of sight. The law can be enforced by the Michigan State...

Are you wanting to add some bass to your ride or make your ride sound like a live concert? Here are steps to install subs in your vehicle.

HID headlights are so cool. I think they are way better then the original headlights. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Window Tinting is easy and fun once you get the basics down. We show you the methods that the pro's use and we break them down for the moderately skilled average guy or gal one thing to know is...

Automobile engines produce unrelenting amounts of useless heat. An easy yet mechanically invasive way to remove much of the engines heat is through water/methanol injection. In conjunction with...

Today, I will be installing a trailer wiring harness on a Chevy Express van. I have already installed the trailer towing hitch. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Today, I will be installing a trailer wiring harness on a Hyundai Sonata. I have already installed the hitch. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

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...

Dodge Dakota pickup trucks can accommodate a rear LED light bar mounted underneath the tailgate. This light bar is used to supplement the rear tail lights in all functions: parking lamp...

Adding driving lights to a vehicle can improve nighttime vision and make the car more attractive. Several hundred styles and colors are available and use standardized mounting hardware to fit...

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...

Today, I will be installing a trailer hitch on a Toyota Camry. If your car doesn’t have a trailer wiring harness, you should consider installing one along with the hitch. So let’s get started,...

A trailer light pigtail is an electrical connector with four leads attached. Trailer pigtails come in two varieties. Later model vehicles use a harness made specifically for each vehicle, which...

This is a step by step article on how to wire a flatbed trailer for legal travel on roads and highways.

Are you wanting to replace your factory radio with a new radio? Here are the steps to get the radio you want in your vehicle.

Numbers and decals can take away from the design of a car. To much going on sometimes distracts you from the true beauty of a car. Removing those decals can sometimes leave you with a sticky mess...

A remote starting system includes a transmitter for sending a start signal, and a control module for receiving the start signal and starting the vehicle. The control module is wired into the...

Superchargers and turbochargers are similar. They both force air into the engine at a higher pressure than normal atmospheric pressure. The oxygen in the air allows more of the fuel to be burned,...

You can help your car earn you a few hundred extra dollars each month easily and without really doing anything. There are companies that are willing to pay you just to advertise on your vehicle,...

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...

This article is about " how to blackout your headlights". You will be doing steps to make the inside of you headlight housing black or anycolor you want.

This article is about "How to vinyl your roof top of a car". The bigger the car, the more you will use. This makes your car look more sporty by using flat black or more luxury by using...

Car window tint serves a number of purposes, from enhancing the outward appearance of the vehicle to protecting the interior from harmful ultraviolet rays. Professional window tinting can be...

When looking to add a sunroof in your car, finding out the costs associated with this modification is usually the first question. The cost of adding an after market sunroof to your vehicle, of...

If you are unsure you need new tires, place a penny head up in the tread of your current tires. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, you need new tires. When you are getting new tires, pay...

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...

Everyone likes to have rims on their car. There are rims of all different kinds. That is why it’s important to choose something that works for you, So let’s get started, just follow the steps...

In the 1960s and 1970s, the Hurst name was synonymous with high-performance. If a car had a Hurst shifter, it was up on every other car. It gained its reputation as the best shifter components...

Any major repairs to the car body are done before painting. Large areas of rust areas are often removed. They are then patched by welding 18 to 22 gauge metal in place. Small dents can be fixed by...

Today, I will be installing a cargo carrier bag from Everthere. This bag sits on your roof rack and can be used to store your belongings. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Tinted windows have started to become more and more popular over the past few years. Tinted windows can help shield you and your passengers from the sun, and can make your car ride more private....

The Frontier is a pickup truck manufactured by Nissan. Although it debuted in 1998, it's been through only two generations of redesign. The factory-installed stereo system, unfortunately, was...

Sometimes you need to get into your vehicle when your hands are full. A keyless entry system can help you easily open the doors of your car without having to fumble for keys, and can let you...

Snow chains are useful devices that provide increased traction in adverse weather conditions most often found during the winter months. Snow chains are chain devices that fit on the tires of your...

So you’ve decided that it’s time to install a new exhaust system on your truck. The only problem is, you’re a busy person and you don’t have time – or the equipment – to get the job done...

Ignitors (1847A) fits 050 and 009 performance distributors. The benefits of running a Ignitor are, You will have a constant dwell setting and timing. So you will not float you points during high...