Lifestyle

The AutoGuide Guide to Gifts for Car Lovers

If you’re not a car person, and you want gifts for car lovers, you might head over to Amazon’s “Most Wished For” automotive products and find what looks like a random mix of great and terrible gift ideas, without any way of telling which one is which. That’s one of the main reasons we’ve spent the last 12 months evaluating, purchasing, and testing automotive parts and accessories, sometimes for months, figuring out which one are worth your money ( and which ones aren’t).

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How To Protect Yourself From the Amazon Fake Seller Scam

While we were working on our annual Black Friday deal guide, we started to run across a startlingly large number of a specific kind of Amazon scam. Rather than the phishing, credit card, or text scams that usually make the news, these come from fly-by-night sellers with amazing deals, popping up right now during the first rush of holiday shopping. They have listings for legitimate products, but their prices undercut all the real sellers. What’s worse, Amazon’s algorithms that recommend products and sellers sometimes bring these scams to the front, scooping up enough sales to make a profit and disappear before the retailer catches on and bans them. But by then, it’s too late: They’ve got the payments, and are busy coming up with their next grift.

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AutoGuide's EBay Deals of The Week

Welcome to AutoGuide’s Deals of the Week. Do you have the time to scour the internet to find the best deals on auto parts and accessories?

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AMPLock: The Strongest Trailer Lock on The Market

Trailer theft is no joke. It seems as if one goes missing every week in every major city in America. What’s more, getting your trailer back is far from easy. There’s often mountains of paperwork to get through, impound fees to pay and trailer damage to repair, and that’s assuming your trailer actually gets recovered. As such, it’s no surprise that many trailer owners are turning to trailer locks, and  AMPLock offers some of the strongest trailer locks in the business.

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How To Jump Start Your Car

It’s a cold, dark night and you’re walking out to your car. You get in, press the start button, and instead of the usual sound of your engine bursting to life you hear nothing. Just a small click comes from the front of your car as dim gauges cast a dull glow onto your distraught face. You need a boost, but do you know how? Here’s what you need to know to jump-start your car, truck, or SUV.

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Best GMC Sierra Accessories

The GMC Sierra is the mechanical twin to the Chevrolet Silverado and over the past decade, the tech-heavy half-ton has routinely been one of the ten bestselling vehicles in North America. With trucks being the most popular vehicles in the United States and customization being so important to many truck owners, GMC offers worlds of customization through options, packages and GMC Sierra accessories. However, there are some things that are better purchased from the aftermarket while there are some other things that the automaker doesn’t offer.

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Best Ford Explorer Accessories For Every Owner

Keep reading if you want advice on the most essential Ford Explorer accessories that every owner should have.

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Best Toyota Corolla Accessories

If you’re hunting around for the very best Toyota Corolla accessories to improve your ownership experience, you’ve come to the right place.

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Best Toyota Camry Accessories For Every Owner

There’s no denying that your Toyota Camry takes good care of you, but with the right Toyota Camry accessories, you can transform your vehicle into an even more practical, convenient, comfortable commuter car.

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Best Nissan Rogue Accessories

If you’ve been searching high and low for the best Nissan Rogue accessories you can buy, we’ve got good news: we’ve done all the hard work for you.

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Best Mazda CX-5 Accessories

The Mazda CX-5 comes with an impressive list of standard features for an affordable sport utility vehicle. In addition to the standard and optional features, the automaker offers a variety of Mazda CX-5 accessories that make it a better vehicle for each individual owner, but there are some things that you can’t get from the dealership. Of course, if you buy your Mazda SUV from a private buyer, you cannot add accessories to the final bill and that is why the automaker aftermarket is such a thriving industry.

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Best Jeep Cherokee Accessories

There are few names in the world of American sport utility vehicles which are more respected than that of the Jeep Cherokee. While the larger Grand Cherokee is the more popular model, the smaller Cherokee is a great option for someone who wants a midsized SUV that offers exceptional on- and off-road driving dynamics and loads of interior tech for a low price point. Also, thanks to the Jeep Performance Parts catalog, the brand offers scores of Jeep Cherokee accessories for the interior and exterior.

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Best Short Throw Shifter: Our Top Picks

Is the gearstick feeling tired in your sports car? Tired of long throws, wobbly gearknobs, and a feel that’s more commuter penalty box than performance-encouraging precision? Sounds like what you need is a short shifter or short shift kit. These replacement gearshifts give you a shorter throw and a more precise feel. Here is your guide to the best short shifters and some of the best brands in the business.

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Best Nissan Sentra Accessories

The Nissan Sentra has long served as one of the most popular and most affordable compact sedans sold in North America. That is great for drivers who want an inexpensive, roomy four-door to get their coworkers to the office or their kids to school. The downside to many lower priced compact sedans is that they also lack some conveniences features that are optional in pricier models. You can solve this dilemma by taking advantage of the best Nissan Sentra accessories the aftermarket has to offer..

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Best Honda CR-V Accessories

If you’ve been searching the web for the best Honda CR-V accessories available to take your ride to the next level in terms of functionality and comfort, you’ve come to the right place.

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The Best Chevrolet Silverado Accessories Every Owner Needs

If you’re shopping around for the best Chevrolet Silverado accessories to bolster the practicality of your truck, you’ve come to the right place.

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Best Subaru Forester Accessories

Subaru offers an amazing spread of accessories for every vehicle in their lineup, so when you are ordering a Forester, a BRZ, an Ascent or one of their other new models, there are lots of items that can be added before you take delivery. However, if you are buying a new vehicle off of the dealership lot, or if you are buying a used model, there are a great many Subaru Forester accessories which can make ownership easier and more convenient.

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The Best Jeep Apparel

Finding good quality swag, especially for gearheads, isn’t always an easy task. Fortunately, we’ve gathered together ten of our favorite Jeep gifts for those of you who want to remind everyone that you drive a Jeep — or that you hope to at some point down the road. Because out of all the auto manufacturers out there, Jeep pride runs deeper than most.

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The Best Ford Mustang Apparel and Gifts

The venerable Mustang has been a key part of the car scene since it first arrived to great fanfare and acclaim all the way back in 1964. With that type of history, there’s no shortage of Mustang apparel and accessories designed to appeal to fans of the iconic American muscle car. That said, since ardent enthusiasts can sniff out low-cost fakery from a quarter-mile away, the items on this list have all been officially-licensed by Ford. In other words, there are no slightly misspelled model names or not-quite-right headlight patterns here.

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The Best Ford Bronco Apparel and Gifts

If you’re among the thousands of off-road gearheads who are tired of waiting for the hotly-anticipated Ford Bronco to finally appear in showrooms, may we suggest some apparel or accessories to tide you over. Hey, the nameplate has been gone for about 25 years — what’s another 6 months?

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LEGO's Latest Porsche Model Lets You Have Turbo and Targa Fun

The blocky 911 is over nearly 14 inches long; arrives in stores March 1.

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The Best Books for Car Enthusiasts

Whether you’re shopping for a car enthusiast in your life or for yourself, a book always makes for a great stocking stuffer. Although ebooks have grown in popularity over recent years, nothing beats a nice hardcover or paperback book you can hold in your hands. Best of all, many of these car books serve as great coffee table books to show off just how much of an automotive enthusiast you really are.

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The Best RC Cars That Would Make Great Gifts

The RC car is a toy that stands the test of time.

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Support Your Favorite Team With Formula 1 Apparel and Accessories

Formula 1 season is now in full swing and it’s time to show your support for your favorite team. Gear up for the F1 season with some apparel and accessories, whether you’re shopping for an Alfa Romeo Racing hat or a Ferrari jacket.

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Buyers Guide: GoPro Cameras

In recent years, GoPro cameras have become a car enthusiast’s dream. Whether you’re a track day enthusiast or simply like attending car shows, a GoPro is the perfect compact device to capture all the action. With a GoPro, you can relive your lap around the track or share it quickly with the world to see, which also comes in handy if you’re looking to cut a few seconds from your lap time.

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Save on Essential Gear for the Aspiring Automotive Photographer and Videographer

Are you an amateur photographer with a passion for automotive photography? Or perhaps you’re an experienced automotive photographer looking to take the next step in upgrading gear. Either way, now is a great time to advantage of some sales. There are plenty of deals currently available and in this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the deals you can take advantage of if you’re an aspiring automotive photographer or videographer.

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Porsche Design Rings in New 911 992 With a Limited Edition Watch

By now you’ve seen the big Porsche news—a new 911, the 992 is set to hit the market in 2020.  In the last few years Porsche Design, the company’s product design focused sibling has been retooling its watch collection with a more direct focus on automotive influence, and a new timepiece has just been unveiled celebrating the arrival of the new iteration of the Stuttgart icon. The austere chronograph will fly under an odd yet fitting name; the Porsche Design 911 Chronograph Timeless Machine LE, a small edition limited to (you guessed it) 911 pieces worldwide.

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Is Your Home Lacking in Automotive Art? Problem Solved

Over the years we’ve seen a fair share of killer automotive art, but the depth and breadth of automotive geekery in these chalk drawings we’ve stumbled across is just too good to not share with our fellow enthusiasts. In total 99 variations are available, showcasing a range of iconic cars including everything from the Lamborghini Miura to more outlandish models like the Lotus Europa and Alpine A310. Available in a range of sizes from 17.7″x12.6″ for $49, up to a more substantial 35.4″x25.2″ for $169, these artworks are printed on metal plates with a matte finish, which works particularly well for these chalk-style designs. Whether you’re sprucing up the den, office, or the automotive shrine in the garage, these will make a fine addition. The only question remaining is who is the enthusiast/buyer for a chalk drawing of the 2011 non-SRT version Dodge Charger? Fun fact, it’s described in the artwork as follows:

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Playing Cops & Robbers Just Got Interesting

It was a simpler time; without toy cars like this kicking around, chasing one another around the house pointing a finger and making gun noises was still enough to fuel hours of entertainment.

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Is This The Perfect Affordable Car Geek Starter Set?

Before the kids get to an age where they can tell the difference between a MINI Cooper and a Bugatti Chiron (but after 3 to avoid choking hazard risks), there’s nothing wrong with throwing a nondescript toy car set into the mix.

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What You Need For a Successful Camping Trip

Camping season is quickly approaching and now is the time to make sure you are set for successful outdoor adventures.

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Enter to Win Your Own Personalized Ford Mustang Gear

Fans of the iconic Ford Mustang now have more ways to show off their favorite emblem—and win some personalized Ford Mustang gear. Here’s how.

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The Best Dash Cams for Canadian Drivers

It seems that nearly one third of the automobile related videos online come from dash cams. They’re often disastrously entertaining, and most famous from countries outside our own.

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The 10 Best NFL Car Accessories to Kick Off the Football Season

We’re cruising into tailgate party season and with that comes not only football, chicken wings and pizza but a chance to show off your team loyalty by pimping out your ride with officially-licensed NFL car accessories.

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Top 10 Best Motorsports Watches

Much as there is a difference between the performance of an Aprilia V4 and a Royal Enfield single, donning the proper timepiece is a necessity in the world of professional motorsports.

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The New Top Gear America Series Might Be Pretty Good


BBC America has released the first trailer for the new Top Gear America TV series and by the looks of it, the show may actually be pretty good.
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Land Rover Has Built a Steering Wheel For The Sea

Land Rover has teamed up with Sir Ben Ainslie to try and win the America’s Cup for Britain for the first time ever this year and Land Rover has a new innovation that it believes will help Ainslie immensely as he looks to bring the Auld Mug back to Britain.

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Top 10 Fashion-Inspired Special Edition Cars You May Have Forgotten About

There’s something about cars and clothing that go together like sneakers and sweatpants.

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Here's How Video Games Revolutionized the Way We Interact With Cars

Video games have revolutionized the way a whole generation interacts with cars.

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BMW Concludes 100th Birthday Tour in LA With New Motorcycle Concept

The BMW Group has been celebrating its 100th anniversary by revealing new concept cars that visualize what the next 100 years of the brand will bring. 

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I Drove an 80-Year-Old Car on a 1,000-Mile Road Trip and Lived to Tell the Tale

I remember what Mother Cole said after hearing my plan to take my 1936 Ford on a 1,000-mile road trip. 

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McLaren Launches All-Electric P1, 1% of Children Rejoice

McLaren has delivered early on its plan to build a pure electric car, announcing a stripped-down P1 that runs on nothing but electrons.

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BMW Teams Up With Montblanc for a Line of Lifestyle Accessories

BMW has teamed up with Montblanc for a special collection of lifestyle accessories.

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How Lincoln Black Label Elevates Customer Service: Curbed With Craig Cole

Cadillac is adored for building engaging, emotional vehicles like the CTS-V and the ATS. In contrast, Lincoln receives scorn for its lineup because people think it is comprised largely of warmed-over Fords.

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Top 10 Dog-Friendly Cars and Crossovers

Pet owners, assemble! Cars should be better built to accommodate your furry friends, but it turns out that many pet owners don’t know what makes a car more pet friendly. Fortunately, we have an expert in all things pet-related, and she’s here with some tips and things you should consider when buying a car with your pet.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith Luggage Costs More Than a Pretty Good Car

The Rolls-Royce Wraith luggage collection has been introduced, and it sports a price tag of $45,854.

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Honda HT3 Driving Shoe is Inspired by the New Civic

You can now get the Honda HT3 driving shoe to match your brand new 2016 Honda Civic.

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Mopar '15 Performance Kit Available for 2015 Charger R/T

If you’re a Mopar or no car kind of person the folks in Auburn Hills have something for you.

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Apple's Market Cap Eclipses Automakers

Apple is a giant among monsters. This California-based tech firm sells millions upon millions of iDevices and Macintosh computers every year, products that have made them prosperous beyond belief. But could the company have its eye on the automotive industry?

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What is Nappa Leather?

From boots to bags and wallets to watch bands, leather is a premium material. In many ways it’s synonymous with luxury. Could you imagine if Prada knitted purses out of yarn or if Rolls-Royce covered its seats with burlap? These ultra-premium products owe much of their appeal to the humble cow.

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Bugatti Debuts Clothing Line That's as Excessive as Its Cars

As if the Bugatti Veyron Legends Edition models weren’t excessive enough, the French automaker has unveiled a fashion line to go along with them.

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Visiting the Studebaker National Museum: Mega Gallery

The automotive business is a lot like nature; only the strong survive. Accordingly this industry’s slow lane is littered with the bloody corpses of deceased marques. Once-proud companies like Pontiac, Hupmobile, Willys-Knight and Hudson are long gone but not all of them are forgotten.

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Lexus Crafted Line Debuting at 2014 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance

The 2015 Lexus model lineup is about to be a little more luxurious.

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Rally North America 2014 Rally US 50

Rallying for a Cause

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BMW, MINI Add GoPro Camera Integration

BMW and MINI owners will now be able to take advantage of their GoPro cameras from within their vehicles.

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Piloti Racing Shoes Revived by Canadian Tire

A manufacturer of unique driving shoes is back in business thanks to Canadian Tire.

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LEGO MINI Cooper is the Ultimate Collectible

Love Legos? Love MINI? You’re gonna love this.

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Can the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Suspension Be Lifted?

While capable, the new Jeep Cherokee is not the rough-and-tumble, truck-like beast its predecessor was. Something that’s sure to disappoint enthusiasts, it cannot be lifted… sort of.

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BMW I8 Gets Its Own Louis Vuitton Luggage Set

Louis Vuitton has created a unique luggage set made specifically for the BMW i8.

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London City Center May Ban Older Gas and Diesel Cars

Driving in downtown London may be getting a little more difficult. There’s talk of banning older cars from parts of the UK capital if they don’t meet certain emissions requirements.

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