Aftermarket

Keep your windows spotless with this premium crinkle-weave microfiber glass towel from Griot's Garage, designed for professional-level car care. Its dual-weave design features a tight side for streak-free finishing and a crinkle side that powers through oily residues, fingerprints, and road grime with ease.

Toyo Tires is expanding its performance lineup with a new entrant aimed squarely at enthusiasts who spend as much time on the track as they do on the road. The Toyo Proxes Sport R is the company’s newest extreme performance summer tire, developed to meet the demands of modern motorsport while maintaining enough versatility for street use.

Teeran’s 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapter is the easiest way to turn your factory infotainment system into a fully wireless experience. It supports more than 1,000 vehicle models and reconnects automatically in under three seconds.

Toyo Tires will be part of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, from November 4 to 7. The company will return with its display area called Treadpass, which has now been part of the show for 12 years. Treadpass is located between the Central and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. It gives car builders a place to show their custom vehicles and share their ideas with others who enjoy cars.

We drive the latest new cars, trucks, and SUVs, but did you also know the team at AutoGuide.com tests tires, waxes, wiper blades, pressure washers, tools, and other automotive accessories?

It’s Fall, a dreaded time of year for classic and sports car owners living where the mercury drops and the white stuff threatens.

Engine coolant plays a vital part in keeping your engine running in top shape (and just running period) and prolonging the life of the engine and its components.

In case you hadn't noticed, we're big fans of Chemical Guys products here at AutoGuide. From Car wash soaps to wash mitts, foam cannons, and wheel cleaners, we have a fairly well-stocked arsenal of Chemical Guys products to keep the AutoGuide family fleet looking sharp and slick.

We’ve all done them; modifications to our cars we’re deeply ashamed of.

Two O’Reilly Auto Parts employees lost their lives in Albuquerque earlier this month after what began as a dispute over an oil filter turned violent.

Clean windows are an important part of having a safe driving experience. Reduced visibility from dirty windshields and windows can increase the risk of an accident, especially during nighttime situations. Although it’s likely you wash your windows and glass each time you wash your car, sometimes you need a quick touch-up in between washes. That’s where auto glass cleaners come in, which are also great to use after a wash.

Bridgestone Americas has introduced the new Alenza Prestige tire, designed for CUVs, SUVs, and trucks. The tire features an updated tread pattern and Bridgestone’s ENLITEN Technology, and it comes with a limited mileage warranty of up to 70,000 miles.

For two years, I’ve had Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 summer tires installed on my own personal vehicle. The value-per-dollar proposition these tires offered intrigued me, as I am squarely in their demographic as an owner of an affordable sporty coupe.

TPMS is an essential safety feature in modern vehicles. Its purpose is to alert drivers when the air pressure in one (or more) of their tires drops significantly below the recommended level. Proper tire pressure is vital for vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and tire longevity. When your TPMS light comes on, it's the car and the system’s way of telling you that something is amiss with your tires, or possibly the system itself.

An OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics II) scanner can provide information about the status and health of various vehicular systems. This information can help inform the user as to what the source of a problem may be, which can in turn help lead to what needs to be repaired or replaced. In this article, we will dig into the types of information that an OBD2 scanner can retrieve from the vehicle and provide for your interpretation.

Between the invention of the self starter and the end of the 20th Century, the best portable car jump starters weren’t something you carried with you. They were heavy lead-acid automotive batteries that only garages and tow truck drivers used. Everyone else carried (and still should) jumper cables, which require two cars and enough knowledge not to short them out. If you had a dead or weak battery and you were on your own, you had to get to a phone or flag down another motorist to have a chance of getting going again.

Cold Air Intakes (CAIs) are among the most popular modifications enthusiasts make to their cars. Of course, like anything popular, there’s a fair bit of discourse surrounding them. Claims range from big horsepower gains on some cars to cool noises and improved underhood aesthetics.

The Atrezzo SVA2 is Sailun’s newest ultra-high-performance or UHP tire, and it’s designed for both performance and durability.

Prompted by a call for ever-improving fuel efficiency, today’s tires are made to be more fuel efficient than ever — and many major tire manufacturers are evolving their product lines to include special fuel-saving, eco-friendly tire options that are designed to last longer and perform better while saving fuel and reducing emissions in the process.

As Spring approaches, millions of car owners will be looking to add a little shine to their wheels, giving their pride-and-joy some much-needed TLC. And whether you’re staring at the detailing aisle at your local auto shop/big box store, or going cross-eyed looking at Amazon listings, there’s no doubt that it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the increasing number of car care products available to purchase.

There’s only one way to answer the question, “Is it my battery, or something else” when your car won’t start: Hook up the best car battery tester and get a readout of what’s going on. Skip the pointless troubleshooting, this one trick will quickly tell you if your battery is OK; or if it needs to be replaced. 

Want to join the growing ranks of overland campers? Here are 10 items you’re going to need.

For the past year or so, it has started to feel like I was one of the last people to not have a dash cam in the car. While I don’t typically consider myself a Luddite when it comes to tech—I figured a dash cam was more of a luxury than an actual need.

If you’ve ever been to a monster truck show, you know the thrill that goes along with the sound of roaring engines and watching huge vehicles soar over jumps. Perhaps you’ve fantasized about taking the wheel of one of these wild machines, and then considered the realities of buying, fueling, maintaining, and storing a vehicle the size of a small house.

Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are behind the wheel, accidents happen. The good news is, dash cams have become much more affordable in recent years, allowing you to spend less than $100 to constantly capture footage while you’re driving. Purchasing and installing a dash cam has numerous benefits, and the footage it captures can be used as evidence if you are involved in or witness an accident.

The braking system is one of the most important but least glamorous parts of any vehicle — so what do you do if your brakes squeak?

Even if you’re only a casual car enthusiast, the ritual of washing your vehicle can be an excellent way to relax on a sunny afternoon. It’s a great way to get some alone time or reconnect with your family after a long week of work and other obligations. Regularly washing your car or truck can also pay off in more pragmatic ways. Bird excrement, tree sap, and even plain old dirt and dust can permanently damage the paint finish if you don’t clean it promptly, and that can have a negative effect on your vehicle’s resale value.

It can be tough trying to get just the right look for your car or truck. You find the right wheel, but it’s the wrong offset. It sits too far in or too far out. Maybe it doesn’t look right, or maybe it doesn’t clear your brake calipers by just the smallest amount? What do you do, spend thousands to get the wheels you want in the custom size you need? Cut up a set of factory wheels in hopes that a shop can get you what you want? No, what you need are wheel spacers.

While we do not condone speeding, we acknowledge the fact that drivers do exceed the speed limit from time to time. Whether it’s in a rural part of the U.S. with a long and uneventful freeway, or the road has just opened up after being stuck in traffic, drivers like to stretch their car’s legs every now and then. That’s where a radar detector comes in handy, so long as they’re legal in your state (they’re currently illegal in Virginia and Washington, D.C., and only legal in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia in Canada). They’re also illegal throughout the US on any vehicle weighing over 10,000 pounds.

Tailgating season isn’t what it used to be, but that just means you need to think outside the box. Instead of a crowded parking lot, try your own driveway. Maybe a campsite or a park, where thanks to streaming services, you can still watch the game even if you aren’t at home. One thing hasn’t changed, and that’s that crowd or not, game or not, you still need the right grill to get your famous food served hot and fresh.

Maintenance is key to long life for your vehicle—and here’s the scoop on its replacement parts and fluids.

A windshield repair kit isn't a miracle solution, but for some minor chips, it will save you a trip to an expensive glass repair shop and could help stop those chips from becoming dangerous cracks.

A charged battery is a happy battery. Keeping your car’s battery properly charged is essential to long life and reliability. When you drive, your car’s charging system keeps your battery topped up. However, if your vehicle sits for an extended period, the battery will slowly drain and discharge.

Just as you don’t get great results washing your hair with dish soap, when it comes to washing your car, you’ll be a lot happier using a proper car wash soap. Dish detergents and other household soaps are designed to remove grease, which means they will strip wax or any other protective coating from your car.

Many modern vehicles integrate phone-based utility and applications directly into their infotainment systems, especially when features like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are on board. But not all vehicles have this, and that means one’s cell phone is important and useful for keeping tabs on navigation, music, traffic, and more. But what if there’s nowhere good and easy to keep a phone in the cabin? There’s ways around this, from off-the-shelf options to DIY solutions.

Some people are perfectly happy washing their car by hand with a bucket of mild soapy water and soft wash mitt; some only have the time to run it through a drive-thru wash after a fill-up, and others can’t be bothered to wash their car at all. However, regular exterior cleaning will keep your vehicle in better condition in the long run, both in areas that use salt over the winter months and in places where dust, sand, and urban pollution are present.

Ready to hit the great outdoors but need to rock some tunes or listen to the game? You’re not alone and your choices for tailgate speakers have never been better. Thanks to developments in batteries, like the ones that power your phone or your car, you can find powerful outside speakers that will run for dozens of hours on a single charge, while topping up your other devices while they’re at it.

Your guide to changing your oil at home and all the tools you'll need to make it easier.

Car vacuums are often very affordable, they list cool features and have great reviews. Then they usually don’t work. The best car vacuum promises to make car cleaning easy: Just plug it into your 12V port or pick it up off the charger, and in just a few seconds you can clean up your seats, floor mats, cupholders, and console. Your actual experience is likely to be a lot more disappointing: When we started testing, we were surprised by just how bad they were. After testing, we didn’t find any 12V car vacuums we thought were worth your money. Struggling to remove dust, crumbs, and dirt, and absolutely failing against pet hair.

Every car owner should include one of the best tire pressure gauges in their toolkit. Keeping your tires properly inflated ensures they wear evenly, and that you’re getting the best possible gas mileage. It’s a small investment that will keep you from having to replace your expensive tires too soon, and save money on every fill up.

Shopping for engine oil can be daunting, with numerous brands and options available in today’s marketplace. How do you choose from all the different companies offering motor oil when they all sound the same? Well, truth be told, most reputable brands will offer similar products, and in the case of this list, you really can’t go wrong with any of the options. Some oils are better quality than others, offering more performance and working harder to keep your engine clean. But many would argue that the general consumer won’t even notice the difference between Quaker State or Pennzoil. In fact, there have been studies conducted that show most oil brands have similar products.

You might want to drive all year long on winter tires to save money, time, or both, but you shouldn’t do it—here's why.

There’s a good chance you frequently give your car a nice wash. But how often are you devoting attention to your car’s interior? As you can imagine, the seats, floor mats, and carpet of your car experience plenty of daily abuse. From dust and dirt to mud and grime, thorough interior detailing can go a long way in preserving its resale value. If you often travel with children or pets, you’ll want a bottle of quality upholstery cleaner.

After a great floor jack and a tool chest, getting the best air compressor is probably next on any home mechanic’s wish list. Cordless tools are so good now that in some cases they’re even better than air tools, but we don’t know any electric tool that can sandblast, spray paint, inflate a truck tire in a few seconds, or blow off a work surface like an air compressor. Air tools are also less expensive than comparable cordless tools, and never run out of batteries. Once you have your compressor set up, you can turn it on in the morning, and it’s ready to go at a moment’s notice at for the rest of the day.

Any number of people might require safety cones for work, play, or ensuring the public’s safety. Whether you’re marking off a gymkhana course, directing traffic, or need to indicate where the delivery van bearing the Royal Warrant is to park, there’s a safety cone perfect for the job.

Maybe you got a flat tire that one time, or maybe you wondered if winter tires are really necessary (they are, depending on where you live). Often, though, with the exception of situations like these, many drivers forget about their tires until there’s an obvious issue.

Few things make at-home car-repair or garage activities more unpleasant than a freezing cold workspace.

Health and safety aren’t things you want to skimp out on, so having a well-stocked first aid kit in your car should be something you’re willing to spend on.

Maybe you’ve been in this situation: stuck on the side of a road, a punctured tire needing to be changed out for the spare one in the trunk. You have a pair of options, do you choose to change the tire yourself, or do you call for roadside assistance. Both options can take a while to get you back on the road, especially if you’ve never changed a tire yourself before. And even if you have, sometimes it can take some serious elbow grease.

One important but often overlooked vehicle maintenance product is paint protection film.

Ford Performance is pushing the limits of its 7.3-liter pushrod V8.

Jumper cables and portable jumper boxes are both tools used to revive a vehicle with a dead battery, but they have distinct differences despite sharing a similar end-goal. And with a plethora of purchasable options in both camps, it can be difficult to decide which way to spend your pretty pennies. Let’s dive in and compare the two common types of vehicle jumpers, which hopefully helps you reach a conclusion as to which is better for your usage case.

We pick our favorite tools, equipment, and accessories for people who love cars, drive cars, work on cars, look at cars, and most importantly—play with cars.

Alaska has, without question, one of the most ruggedly beautiful landscapes in North America. From its numerous glacial lakes and rivers, dense forests, and mountain ranges, which include Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. Alaska is an adventurer’s dream.

Functionally, the cabin filter cleans the air entering your vehicle through the heating and air conditioning system. Airborne dirt, dust, pollen, and debris are trapped in the filter so they can’t enter the cabin area. It’s important to change them regularly, particularly for those with allergies or breathing sensitivities. Most automakers recommend changing your cabin filter at least once annually, or every 12,000 miles.

The EPA called out Cobb’s sale of “defeat devices” that allowed buyers to bypass some emissions restrictions on their cars in a lawsuit back in 2022.

The type of vehicle you have will help point you toward the right type of bike rack.

After picking up my Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in June, I reached out to the pros at Meguiar's to get some tips on how to care for matte paint. The team provided me with their product recommendations and a wealth of knowledge on how to keep my matte paint in pristine condition. Over the past couple of months, I've been testing numerous products and decided to compile a collection of my recommended products for matte paint care.