Car Aftermarket Options

The Honda Metropolitan 2 is one of the most popular 49cc scooters on the market. Not equipped with the most powerful of engines to start with, the immediately street-legal scooters are also...

Automotive stereo systems typically use a four-speaker setup to provide "quadraphonic" sound. Customized systems use six, eight, or more speakers to improve the quality of the audio; these are...

Enhancing the sound of your motorcycle is one of many ways to make it your own, but many motorcycles ship with a silenced exhaust. Make your motorcycle sound louder and more powerful by "drilling...

Thanks to the popularity of increasingly larger wheels, there is also a wide selection of larger tires to go on these larger wheels. Most tires made for 19-inch wheels are high-performance tires...

Malloy Ignition's HYFIRE 6A box is a digital ignition control that increase the engine's power output, improves throttle response and provides quicker acceleration. Whereas a traditional ignition...

Keyless entry remotes have been one of the most popular features on automobiles around the world since the mid-1990s. These tools allow for easy and remote access to your doors and trunk, and give...

The radio in a Buick LeSabre is secured to the dash by an automatic locking device. These factory units can be removed using special tools available at most auto parts stores, called "DIN tools."...

The Victor Company of Japan, known as JVC, makes a variety of electronics equipment for consumer use. The company is most well-known for developing the first VHS video recorder, but its...

No two engines or systems are exactly the same, so results will naturally vary. The general rule is that you can expect from 5 to 20 percent power gain, but it is directly proportional to the...

The engine is the most vital working part in your vehicle, but most engines don't get much attention unless something goes wrong. Engines may look dirty, grimy or plain, but that doesn't have to...

A sway bar, also known as a stabilizer bar, is a solid steel bar that connects the lower control arms on your Chevy to the frame. When a car drives through a turn, the weight of the vehicle shifts...

Car Stereo problems are a pain and can be a hassle for people. In many cases, this includes a CD that won’t eject in a car stereo. In spite of its potential difficulty, CD’s can be removed from a...

Since the mid-1990s, nearly every type of car around the world was either sold or offered with a keyless entry remote. These remotes could be purchased standard with the car, added as an...

Upgrading your stock radio to an aftermarket model is one of the best things that you can do for the overall sound of your vehicle. One tool that is necessary for installing a new stereo is a...

With advances in technology in the mid-1990s, cars of every make and model were sold with keyless programs for remote entry. These remotes are used to lock and unlock the doors, access the trunk...

Drivers choose to tint the windows of their cars for a wide variety of reasons from privacy to sun protection to glare reduction or just to be more noticeable. Laws governing the number of windows...

Mudflaps are rubber mats attached directly behind the wheels of either cars or trucks. Their main function is to shield the wheel wells from mud -- and to shield vehicles behind your vehicle. They...

Although Sirius and XM merged into one larger company, both providers still have completely different programming for their satellite radio customers. Many General Motors vehicles come...

Here are step-by-step instructions for replacing bearings on a boat trailer. The procedure is the same for utility trailers as well.

Dynamometers, usually called dynos, may sound like something that belongs at NASA, but they can be found at many garages and are common on the racing circuit. Dynos are devices used to measure...

Removing, or "drilling out," the baffles of your motorcycle's exhaust system is a great way to intensify its sound. By effectively doing away with the silencers that dull the sound of your engine...

By following these few easy steps, you will be able to install your very own set of LED bulbs in the gauge cluster of you 94-04 Mustang or Cobra!

Proper removal of a car stereo involves taking the dash panel off without breakage, disconnecting the wiring harness without cutting or pulling out its contacts, and disconnecting the battery. The...

The Soundstream Reference 404s car audio amplifier is a versatile four-channel amp that can operate in three different modes: coherent stereo, mixed-mono and bridged mono. Coherent stereo mode is...

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...

tired of fooling with a bunch of crazy wiring to make emergency lights work. well im going to teach you a easy way that they work.

Having the proper tires for you car or truck is important for both safety and handling. Tires should be suited to the vehicle on which they are installed. Owners of high performance cars are...

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,...

Replacing your car's stock stereo is one of the best things you can do to improve the overall sound of your system. A new stereo will not only have a higher power output, but the quality and...

A GPS can be very handy to get you from point A to point B. Choosing the right GPS depends on your job and the places you travel. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Connecting the wiring for a car stereo depends a lot on how the stereo's wiring is set up. If it has an electrical connector that will work with your particular vehicle, connecting it is easy....

When installing a new stereo into a car, the wiring connections are vital. If the stereo came with an electrical connector adapter for your model, this isn't a big problem. If not, you need to...

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...

Each light system has three wires. The red wire will be connected to a 12-volt source. The yellow wire will be connected to the rear light wire of the vehicle. The black wire will be connected to...

Keyless entry has become a feature drivers have come to find it hard to live without. The 2002 Ford Taurus came equipped with standard keyless entry on all models except for the base LX trim...

Sales of low-profile tires are rising, and manufacturers are constantly increasing their low-profile offerings. To some eyes, they are sleek and sexy, but to others, they are anathema. To sporting...

Vinyl window stickers can be an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your car and show off your personal taste and style. Unlike bumper stickers, which can be difficult to remove, vinyl window...

If you are tired of having the same replicated headlights as everyone else, there is an easy and affordable fix. Soon after Volkswagen came out with its Mark 4 series of cars, a technician named...

If you have window tinting that is turning purple in color or starting to bubble, it is time to replace it. The condition of the tinting will most likely only continue to deteriorate, so it must...

When it comes time to replace the tint on your car windows, you are probably already aware that the process will involve peeling off the old tint. You might not know, though, that there will be a...

A majority of cars are equipped with halogen headlights and tail lights. However like all light bulbs, halogen lights will eventually need to be replaced. Although you can replace your bulbs with...

You spend a lot of time in your car, probably several hours each week. You want it to look nice and feel comfortable, yet stand out from the normal, standard car interior. There are several ways...

Pin striping can add a subtle detail to make a car stand out from other, plain-looking cars. The stripes are generally easy to apply, but not so easy to remove. Removing pin stripes from a car can...

A cargo net is an ideal accessory for your car. It can hold almost anything in your trunk or on your roof rack. The cargo net is perfect for groceries or small items that you do not want to shift...

The interior of your car is a place you probably see every day. On your way to work, to school, to the grocery store, seeing the same seats, dash and surroundings can be boring. There are several...

An automotive speed sensor (or vehicle speed sensor) is a piece of equipment that keeps a detailed summary of different actions situated around speed. Sensors like the wheel speed sensor are...

Installing a lighter flywheel on a motor is one of most common methods to reduce the rotational mass of an engine, which is the weight of the various components that are turning when the motor is...

The PT Cruiser is a retro hatchback sold by Chrysler LLC. The PT Cruiser, sometimes known just as the "Cruiser," was introduced in late 2000 as a 2001 model. Although sales have lagged in recent...

After watching this video, you will be able to successfully remove a strut tower bar (brace) from a vehicle. The vehicle used in this video was a 2006 Scion tC. The process in this video can be...

Some cars have much less interior noise than others. Large or luxury cars often go through more extensive testing and use higher-quality materials to reduce the sound level inside their cabin. You...