Car Aftermarket Options

A torque converter is primarily used to increase the horsepower and torque available to accelerate a vehicle from a dead stop. It allows an automatic transmission to operate similar to a manual...

Lowering springs will greatly change your car's appearance and handling. Stock Neon's look like their rear end is up in the air - lowering springs will solve that.

Although car stereo salespeople make the art of stereo installation look easy, the task involves a number of specialized tools. Many of these tools are readily available, but new installers may...

Besides the stereo receiver, the car's speakers are what determines the quality of the sound that is being produced. Although the best way to improve the overall sound of your speakers is to...

The most simple way to wire emergency lights to your vehicle. You will learn how to run the wires to the fuse box and place a toggle switch to power the lights on and off

Adding stripes to your car is a good way to add style and change the look without the trouble or cost of a new paint job. White stripes make a bold statement on a dark-colored car, and black...

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...

Your Sirius satellite radio connects to your car in two ways. You can use a direct-wired connection or a wireless one. The wireless connection involves the least amount of work but is subject to...

The V-6 Toyota RAV4 has enough torque to warrant using a trailer hitch and has a stated towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. (1,587.57 kg). However, the RAV4 didn't always come equipped with one because...

The factory seat fabric in modern vehicles is essentially a very tight slipcover. It covers the seat foam using attachment clips rather than stitching. The Dodge Ram is no exception. If you are...

The 2006 Dodge Charger is a revival of the classic Charger that Dodge introduced in 1964. This car was strictly a performance-driven automobile and geared towards a younger market. Even with the...

Using this DIY article will help you successfully install the AEM Cold Air Intake (CAI) on your Scion tC (2005-2007). For those of you who are doing this for the first time, don't be...

Wider tires on an 01- 05 Dodge Neon R/T greatly improve handling, looks, and can improve gas mileage.

Customizing a car engine increases the value of the car as well as the "shock value." There are a multitude of products on the market. When customizing an engine, while the aesthetics are...

The first step to upgrading your car's factory sound system or replacing broken speakers is removing the old speakers. Car speakers can be removed easily; it's accessing them that can sometimes...

The Mazda 121 Metro was one of the first vehicles to use internal clips to lock the stereo in place as an anti-theft deterrent, so you're going to need the proper tools to release the clips and...

Ford vehicles, such as the Mustang, F150 and the Taurus, have a special design that makes swapping the radio out easy, even for the amateur. Installing a new radio will only require the Ford radio...

Truck camper wiring is typically split into two subsystems: the 110-volt appliance system and the 12-volt chassis system. The 110-volt system is designed to power the air conditioning and other...

There are two ways to lower a car that uses coil springs in its suspension. One method is to install stiffer and lower springs, referred to commonly as lowering springs. There are multiple options...

Fiberglass is a good material to create vanity car parts like designer bumpers. The sheets can be molded into the shape you want and you can then create that shape by mixing with a polyester...

Before installing a new car stereo, the old car stereo must be removed properly. While each car model may have a slightly different stereo setup and configuration the basic steps to remove a car...

The Dodge Charger is a full-sized automobile made by the Dodge arm of Chrysler. Originating in 1964, the Charger has been a longtime success of the Dodge brand. One of the strengths of the...

Refinishing the alloy wheels on your Corvette might be necessary after years of use. Over time, the wheels tend to get beat up by everything from road debris to accidental curb checking (parking...

Here you will learn how to run a power, ground and remote wire to your amp you will also learn how to connect your speakers to your amp and make it bump!!

10.5-inch rims on a Ford Mustang Cobra are typically used on the rear wheels to increase the contact patch of the tire. Thankfully, the wheel well is large enough to accommodate the wheel....

Fog lights help to improve visibility while driving at night and during inclement weather. Because fog lights sit so low to the ground on most vehicles, they are prone to scratching, pitting and...

The Honda Civic is one of Honda's best selling automobiles. Since its initial production in 1972, it has been through eight official redesigns as of 2008, plus a face-lift in 2009. On many Civic...

Painting the engine in your car can be done for several reasons. It can be painted a neutral color for making an old engine look like new, a solid color to match your car's new paint or it can be...

A blow-off valve is a device used on turbocharged engines that helps to control the amount of pressure running through the system. The valve releases pressure in a controlled manner to help...

Like many other high-end carmarkers, Audi offers the popular keyless entry remote programming on their cars. These keyless remotes can be bought as aftermarket options from the dealership when you...

Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission use a torque converter instead of a clutch, which allows the vehicle to idle without propelling the vehicle. Once the vehicle's engine reaches a...

The quest for better gas mileage should have us look at any factor that can improve the fuel economy of our cars. Tires are where a car contacts the ground and do have a significant effect on gas...

The knock sensor on your 1990 Ford F150 helps to protect the engine from engine knock. Engine knock---or "knocking"---is the result of improper combustion in the combustion chamber of your truck....

Installing certain engine upgrades can help net a few more horses out of your pony car, no matter which year or engine size. Before the addition of any power increasing components, however, check...

Before applying window tint to your car, check with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to make sure tinting is allowed in the state where you live. If your car is registered in a different...

A bed cap is a fiberglass, aluminum or steel shell installed on top of a truck's bed to protect cargo from the elements and theft. Installing a bed cap on a Toyota Tacoma is a simple process,...

If you've decided it's time to remove the window tint from your car windows, there are a few simple steps you must take in order to perform the task satisfactorily. You can certainly attempt to...

Car undercoating is a highly debated product. Some automotive enthusiasts say it is a scam by dealers looking for more profit, while others say it prevents rust if applied correctly. If you want...

The Dodge Durango is a large SUV sold by Chrysler Corporation. The 2006 Durango models had a factory in-dash navigation system available on Limited and Adventure models, as part of the technology...

While mounting the toolbox into the bed of your pickup isn't difficult, it is a bit more involved than just setting it there and going. Different bed boxes mount differently sometimes, but they...

Chrome is the shiniest paint you can use on a vehicle. Whether you are painting trim pieces, small parts or the entire car, there are several steps you need to take to ensure you get the best...

There are two ways to go about lowering an Acura Integra, both of which, when done properly, will result in a better handling, more responsive car. There are, however, a few factors to keep in mind.

It takes skill and experience to paint a vehicle like a professional. If you are going to paint your own vehicle and want it to look, here is the information you will need to get the intended...

Knowing the offset of your wheels is a matter of a simple equation, but it is more than just measuring the back side of your wheel. And its use is more than merely determining how a wheel will...

Wheel studs are responsible for holding the wheel and tire assembly tightly to the axle of a vehicle. For some, the need to buy replacement wheel studs becomes necessary for obvious reasons. A...

The results of spray-painting a vehicle won't be as good as painting the car with automotive paint and a paint gun, but it can work well when done correctly. You can purchase spray paint for...

You might have seen the popular shows on television where automotive shops customize cars with televisions, dash-mounted laptop computers and multicolored paint jobs. Unfortunately, most of these...

This article discusses how to test a switch with an ohm meter. Photos show how to connect the ohm meter to the switch for testing.

Painting a truck yourself is a good way to gain experience in automotive painting, save money on a good paint job and get the exact paint job you want. Even inexperienced painters can paint a...

Jeeps have always been vehicles that show the owner's individuality. No two Jeeps are exactly alike, if only because of the number of aftermarket products you can buy to put your own personality...