#Parts-Accessories

While most modern vehicles come equipped with competent car stereos straight from the factory, there is always room for improvement. Thankfully there are hundreds of options in the aftermarket if you’re looking to upgrade your car stereo. Also known as a radio, receiver, or head unit, the car stereo is essentially the centerpiece of any car audio experience. It’s what you see and interact with, with modern units offering features such as Bluetooth hands-free calling, touchscreen displays, and streaming audio.

The term “grille guard” has become a bit of a misnomer in recent years, as the product category grows beyond just simply protecting the front grille of a vehicle. Products such as bull bars, brush guards, bumper bars, and push bars have all fallen into the grille guard category as products that offer protection without looking entirely out of place. If you own a truck or SUV and are frequently taking it to job sites or off-road trails, there’s a good chance you will want to protect the front end from any accidental damage.

Owning a set of jumper cables is almost a necessity for every vehicle owner. It’s an important component to a car emergency kit as you’ll never know when you can get stuck with a dead battery. Having quick and easy access to a reliable set of jumper cables could save you or someone else from being stranded for hours.

If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to pair a smartphone to a car via Bluetooth, you’ve come to the right place. Bluetooth FM transmitters are affordable and simple devices that let you stream audio from a phone to a car, along with the ability to make and answer phone calls. This allows you to connect a phone to a car’s stereo without running any extra wires or investing in more expensive Bluetooth kits.

Shopping for replacement halogen headlight bulbs can be confusing, with a plethora of options available not just online, but at your local auto parts store. Before you decide which brand and model bulb you want to purchase, you’ll need to know what type of bulb your car needs. From there, you can narrow down the options available for your vehicle.

Choosing the best ski and snowboard racks for cars is not easy if you are making your first purchase. You might even be overwhelmed by all the available options on the market. But all you really need to know is the type of car you want to mount them on and the number of skis or boards you want to carry since they can be mounted on the same rack. This is why it is important to look at the compatibility first and then choose the options that suit your preferences the most. Here are the 10 best ski and snowboard racks to consider.

Safely towing a trailer or camper isn’t as simple as hooking it up to your vehicle and going on your way. If you regularly have a trailer attached to your vehicle, there’s a good chance you’ll need to invest into a set of towing mirrors. In fact, some state laws mandate the use of trailer or towing mirrors on your vehicle to make sure you can safely see your surroundings while driving.

Whether you’re after added peace of mind during close-quarters maneuvering of your car or truck or you share a vehicle with a younger or less-experienced driver, options are nearly limitless when it comes to electronic products that help prevent accidental dings, scrapes, and accidents during parking.

Your car can be a great resource on a camping trip. Camping next to your car reduces the amount of hiking needed to get to your campgrounds and is a great way to enjoy the outdoors without complicated pre-planning. Having your car as a power source also allows you to have more amenities while camping and allows you to bring more equipment.

Looking for a good, but cheap upgrade to your backup/reverse lights? The Luyed Backup/Reverse Light has 1,700 lumens of Xenon white power. These low-power lights put out more lumens than a standard filament bulb, run cooler and have a longer lifespan.

It’s no secret that there are a TON of smartphone mounts on the market right now, and given the sheer volume of dirt cheap offerings available across the web, it’s not always easy to separate quality from the junk that isn’t worthy of holding your long-dead 1st gen Motorola Razr. With that in mind, we recently got our hands on some gear from Kenu—the California-born smartphone mount company—for a closer look at how they’re trying to distinguish themselves from a huge pool of competition.

The Black Friday Deals are still rolling out, and this time around it’s Autozone—the massive auto parts and tools powerhouse—and their Black Friday flyer is jam packed with deals of all shapes and sizes. It’s going to be a mix of in-store and online promos, with deals as high as the 50% off mark depending on the product in question. The 4-page flyer seen here covers everything from motor oils, to tool sets, booster packs, and dash cams (among other things), and we don’t doubt that come Friday proper the list will be even more extensive. Be advised, a small selection of their deals will be “In-Store Only”, but those should be few and far between.

Finding the right non-OEM replacement brake rotors for your track car or performance car can be a tough task.

Tinting your car’s windows has a lot of benefits besides adding some privacy and elegance to your vehicle’s looks. Another obvious benefit of window tint is to keep your interior nice and cool, but it also blocks out harmful UV rays, helping prevent premature wear of your interior. It can also help reduce brightness and glare while driving, reducing eye fatigue on long trips. And in extreme cases, tint can also hold glass pieces together if any of your windows shatter.

For decades, Rockford Fosgate has been a staple in the car audio industry, offering a wide range of mobile audio accessories including amplifiers, subwoofers, speakers, signal processors, enclosures, and accessories. If you’re shopping for a subwoofer, you have likely come across the company and if you’re a car audio enthusiast, you probably know about Rockford Fosgate’s reputation.