Car Aftermarket Options

Wheel spacers are helpful for several different reasons and situations. Wheel spacers are used in many different applications, such as performance racing, custom wheels, show cars, imports, show...

Coilover shock absorbers use a metal coil wrapped around the outer shock casing to provide assistance to the suspension when towing or hauling heavy loads. The shocks on most trucks can be...

A Bazooka Bass Tube is a subwoofer for your car stereo system that can greatly enhance the volume and sound quality of the bass notes in music. The bass tubes made by Bazooka are available in two...

Vinyl decals and lettering are a durable way to upgrade the look of your vehicle. Available from aftermarket supply stores and auto-parts stores, vinyl decals range from complete exterior kits...

An amplifier is a device the increases the power delivered to the car's speakers. Without an amplifier, even the best speakers won't perform to their capabilities. There are several key features...

Automotive paints are becoming more custom than ever before. Several finishes are now available, including a satin finish. A car with a satin finished paint job can really stand out from a crowd...

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...

A subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to producing sounds of lower frequencies. Many cars are not equipped with speakers that provide enough low-frequency sound to provide top quality music in the...

Sometimes a car isn't complete without the flash and style of specialty wheel trim. Also known as hubcaps or wheel covers, the wheel trim is the decorative disk in the center of your car tire that...

Sony makes premium car stereos for a variety of makes and models of automobiles. Many of these car stereos are aftermarket units that will replace the factory installed stereo. Because Sony makes...

The Mercury Cougar C2 comes equipped with a factory installed car stereo. Even with the optional six-disc CD changer on some model years, you may wish to remove the factory unit and replace it...

A new car radio in your Grand Prix might be needed if your old radio is faulty. Typically, a factory radio is concerned with all-around good sound. However, many aftermarket radio manufacturers...

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) manufactures a wide variety of performance accessory options for current Toyota, Scion and Lexus production vehicles on the road today. TRD exhaust tips are made of...

A radar gun uses radar waves to calculate how fast you are speeding. These waves can be detected quite easily by a simple machine that reads these waves. Since radar waves produce electromagnetic...

Air shock absorbers use a compressed air membrane to give more lift or dampening ability to an automobile's suspension. Adding air shocks can increase the stiffness and towing capability of a...

Alpine car stereos are considered by some to be the best in the world. Alpine makes a variety of car stereo head units that will replace the factory stereos in your vehicle. Typically, a factory...

Alpine audio makes premium car audio equipment. Their stereos are known as some of the best in the world. However, as with all manufactures, they offer low-end models and premium models. If you...

The ABS (anti-lock-brake) system in a Chevy Venture is a safety measure to help the average driver control the vehicle in certain weather conditions. When the ABS system activates, the driver will...

TomTom is a digital navigation company that focuses on navigation software for vehicles. They are famous for their TomTom software which has almost become a recognizable and popular brand name....

The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, or CVPI, also know as the P71, remains the last rear-wheel V-8 in production in North America. New cars are only available to fleet buyers in law enforcement...

The radio in a Honda Civic is located in the center of the dash to the right of the driver. Ever year, new radio units---called "head units"---are manufactured that would ordinarily make the...

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...

This bike adapter sits on top of the cargo carrier. This is where it will get bolted on. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

The Westin Billet grille cover makes the Toyota FJ Cruiser look more off-road. While this vehicle is truly off-road, it sometimes doesn’t look that way, but the grille cover will make it stand...

This bug shield will keep the bugs out from getting to the front of the vehicle and will save your paint. Bugs produce an acid that will ruin your paint. So let’s get started, just follow the...

The overwhelming majority of Mustang's were designed only to quickly accelerate in a straight line. The rationale was that handling was an important feature for sports cars rather than muscle...

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...

The factory air cleaning system on most production vehicles is designed to minimize costs. In many instances, an emphasis is placed on minimizing noise and increasing fuel efficiency. However,...

Interior parts of a car are mostly plastic and can become faded over time. Painting these parts can make them look like new again. You can even change the interior color by painting the plastic...

Many vehicles come from the factory with sleek paint jobs but dull, unpainted black or gray trim. The dull trim is usually found on the mirrors, windows, the lower portion of the front and rear...

Protecting alloy rims involves polishing and waxing them on a regular basis. Brake dust, sun and salt (if you live in the northern hemisphere) are just some of the things that can damage your...

Trucks used to have bumpers made of steel with either a painted or chrome finish on them. Now most new trucks have a painted plastic bumper cover with a lower portion of grey or black plastic on...

The most common and useful gauges are the oil pressure, water temperature and voltmeter gauges. These gauges can be purchased at any auto-parts store as a set in two different sizes. Most of the...

Car paint fades for many reasons, but most commonly fades from the weather conditions. Direct sunlight, rain, snow and pollution can cause fading, peeling and cracking in the paint of the hood and...

High-end or luxury model cars have painted mirrors to match the entire vehicle, but others are often left unpainted with black plastic showing. The problem is that the plastic is dull and doesn't...

HID, High-Intensity Discharge, lights are automobile headlamp systems designed to replace traditional halogen lights. HID lights use a light type completely different from halogen lights to...

A popular automobile introduced by Ford in 2004, the Freestar includes wireless key remotes as one of their common aftermarket options. These key remotes are a type of electronic key that must be...

The car painting technique you use depends specifically on what application it's for. Some techniques are better suited for painting specific parts of the car, but there are also methods to paint...

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...

Emblems on old car doors are symbols of the car, and were designed to be stylish at the time the vehicle was built. Over time, however, emblems can chip, fade or just not look right anymore. Most...

A number of companies make universal headrests with video monitors built in. This is a great option for those looking to add video to a leased vehicle or those who do not wish to modify the...

Now that we have our trailer hitch installed in the Volvo XC-90, we can install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Now that we have our trailer hitch installed in the Volvo S-40, we can install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Now that we have our trailer hitch installed in the Toyota Tacoma, we can now install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Now that we have our trailer hitch installed in the Toyota Camry, we can now install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Now that we have our trailer hitch installed in the Jeep Liberty, we can now install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Now that we have our trailer hitch installed in the Honda Odyssey, we can now install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

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...

Now that we have our trailer hitch installed in the Chevy Aveo, we can now install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

So we have our trailer hitch installed, now we have to install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.