Accessories

1st Quality Dash Kits - Sells high quality dash kits at factory dirrect prices. Free samples are available.
1 Stop Graphics - Online Supplier of 3M Paint Protection Film Kits, the Clear Auto Bra For Your Vehicle, and Custom Vinyl Vehicle Graphics Kits.
2Kool4You - We carry automobilia of all sorts. Gas pumps, gus pump gumball machines, signs, clocks, and more. We also carry pedal cars, jukeboxes, 50's diner, and game room furnishings.
4x4 Accessories UK - Wide range of accessories for all makes of 4x4 and SUV's. Bars, Steps, Wheels and Tyres etc. UK company with customers worldwide.
Accessories and Performance Parts - TruckCustomizers.com has great prices on thousands of aftermarket accessories and performance parts for your truck, van, and SUV from top manufacturers, including Lund, Westin, Dee Zee, Outland and hundreds more.
Accessory-Center - Car and Truck Accessories Online - Shop our huge collection of car and truck accessories -- mats, liners, deflectors, steps, lift kits, shocks, covers, gauges, lights, mirrors and more.
Advanced Satellite Tracking Systems - This is a satellite tracking system that can protect your car 24hrs a day. All you need is internet access. Anywhere!!! Mobile alert, perimeter protect, location detection (USA,Canda,& Mexico).
Air-Tique - Complete Heating & Air Conditioning systems for 1900 - 1972 Street Rods, Trucks, Classics and Customs
Amazing Truck Accessories - Specialty pickup truck accessory retailer showcases distinctive aftermarket truck accessories that are practical and useful in both design and operation and are not widely available.
American Graffiti USA - Backlit nostalgic signs
Astrodon Parking Systems - State of the art front and rear parking sensor
AtTheMart Truck Accessories - Offers a wide variety of Truck, SUV, Jeep and Car accessories.
Auto Anything - Auto Accessories Shop online for custom car, truck, SUV accessories and performance parts.
Automotive Garage Equipment - Online catalog of automotive shop and garage equipment.
Automega Auto Accessories - Offering a large selection of Body Kits, Wood Dash Kits, Auto Graphics, Nerf Bars, Hood Scoops, Body Side Molding and Chrome Accessories for Cars and Trucks.
Automega Body Kits - Offering a large selection of body kits and ground effects, hoods, fenders, spoilers, and lambo door kits.
Auto N' Car Accessories - Featuring APC car accessories such as crystal clear lenses, Euro lights, bulbs, mirrors, performance parts, grilles, antenna tips, strobe tube lights and more.
Auto Trim Design - Providing quality custom built automotive graphics and pre-manufactured graphic kits. High quality vinyl and great color selections. Designed to fir most common body styles for cars and SUV's.
AZ Truck Accessories - AZtrucks.com offers a large selection of brand-name accessories for trucks, vans and SUV's online at bottom-line prices!
Baby Car Seats, Inc. - Shop for baby car seats, and child car seats. Choose your price range. Choose your brand. ... child safety, car seats, car seat, child, children, baby, babies, infant, toddler, etc
Bike Racks Plus - Your Source For All Of Your Bike Rack Needs! Offering Thule Bike Racks, Yakima Bike Racks, Car Top Cargo Carriers, Receiver Hitch Bike Racks, Spare Tire Bike Racks, Bicycle Racks, and Bike Rack Accessories Online 24 Hours A Day!
BDTrims.com - Best dash kit service for your car..
Body Kits.Net - We carry import body kits, ground effects, and carbon fiber and urethane hoods, trunks, spoilers, wings, and side skirts
Bolit Car Care Products - Bolit products from Germany, used by Mercedes Benz since 1968. Worlds finest car polish.
Brand name retractable tonneau covers and truck bed covers - Featuring RollBak retractable tonneau covers by Bak Industries
Bug Nutz International - Center Armrest for new Beetle.
Bug Shields USA - Offers information about bug shields to consumers and aids in their purchase.
Buycoolshirts.com - an online teeshirt store devoted to these great vehicles. We also do wholesale orders for car clubs and businesses. Stop in and visit us. You don't have to buy anything, just visit and maybe sign our mailing list.
California License Plates -Vintage California license plates 1906-1968 photos, information and plates for sale
Car Accessories - We can supply car accessories with high quality & lower price. Wide range of automotive accessories of all types.
Car Addons - We carry Truck accessories, Car Accessories, Suv Accessories, Jeep Accessories, and ATV Accessories for almost any vehicle out there.
Carbon Fiber Hoods - Replacement and aftermarket carbon fiber and fiberglass hoods and accessories. Site includes secure online ordering, complimentary shipping on all items, FAQ, articles and product reviews.
Car Covers Direct - Online retailer of car covers, truck covers, and SUV covers. Fast/free shipping.
Car Cover Kingdom We sell quality covers for all vehicles antiques to new. We have interior car covers,front end mask,tonneau covers and jet ski covers.
CarXpressions.com - Car accessories such as euro lights, headlight covers, taillight covers, bug shields, floor mats, wheels, tires, and more.
Car Parts Accessory - Car parts, accessories, neon lights and HID kits.
Car Phone Kits - From a single microphone and ear piece to fully installed car phone kits that allow you to hear and converse through the speakers of your car.
Car Marks Ltd - Car Marks have specialised in handling personalised number plates for customers since 1969. Members of MIRAD, our website has a searchable database containing millions of available UK dateless, cherished and current registrations, perfect for modern and classic cars.
Car Mirrors; Truck Mirrors - Offers high quality replacement auto/truck mirrors including standard mirrors, power mirrors, side mirrors and rear view mirrors at wholesale price.
Cold Air Intake Shop -The Cold Air Intake Shop offers cold air intakes from all the big brands including: AEM, Airaid, APC, BBK, Iceman, Injen, Jet, K&N, Neuspeed, Stillen, Toucan, Vibrant, Volant, and Weapon R.
Commando Car Alarms - Featuring car alarms, remote car starters, keyless entry systems, power windows and power locks.
Comfy Sheepskin Auto Accessories
Classic Car Decals - Company offers complete line of restoration decals for European classic cars.
Critters Be Gone - Critters Be Gone is a Unique pest system for your stored Classic or collectable vehicles.
Custom Street Designs - Featuring car accessories including lowering springs, car alarms, tokico shocks, altezza lights, JDM products and more.
Custom Vinyl Decals - We specialize in making custom vinyl decal stickers just choose you typestyle/font and color
Decal Junky Stick 'Em Up - High quality die cut vinyl stickers & decals. Large selection of flame decals, offered in a variety of sizes & colors. Choose one of our pre-designed decals or personalize one with your information
Daytona Trophy - America's #1 Dash Plaque manufacturer.
The Direct Source - The Direct Source is a small family owned business thats sells classic car magazines, audio accessories, weatherstripping, and much, much more. We have many car audio components that are made for Classic cars.
DiscountLiner.com - Save on Husky Liner. Get super deals on a Husky cargo liner and Husky floor mats.
Draw-tite Hitches - Your Direct Source For All Of Your Draw-Tite Towing Products! Offering Draw-Tite Hitches, Gooseneck and Weight Distribution Hitches, Bike Racks, Cargo Carriers, Hitch Tube Covers, and All Draw-Tite Hitch Accessories Online 24 Hours A Day
DynoPerformance.com - #1 resource for dyno results of all makes and models of vehicles.
Easyautopart - Easyautopart, where everything auto is our motto.
Edashkit.com Dash Trim Kits - 1st Quality Manufacturer of Wood Grain , Carbon Fiber and Aluminum Dash Trim kits for many classic makes and models.
eSuperchargers - Our electric supercharger can give you Import or Domestic vehicle up to a 2psi boost! Unlike other electric superchargers our unit operates at over 24,000rpm and produces airflow equivalent to 750cfm!!
Factory Wings - Factory Wings carries over 500 styles of spoilers. We ship anywhere in the country.Factory Wings - 2047 S. Emerson St. Mesa, AZ  85210 1-888-98-WINGS 1-602-838-1998
FireTire - FireTire Tireflares create a continuous and intense ring of fire effect with motion/sun sensitive LED colored tire lights for automobiles, motorcycles and bicycles. Free shipping and handling too.
Ford Carpet and Floor Mats - Top quality Ford replacement carpets for many years and models. All carpets are backed by the best warranty in the business.
Gear for Speed Enthusiasts- Shop at PWM Enterprises, Inc. for high quality automotive and motorcycle themed accents for your home and office.
GPS Online Vehicle Tracking - Track Your Vehicle Online in Real-Time.
Global Positioning System - GPS - Fleet Management Solutions is a global positioning system that delivers real time GPS, mobile asset tracking and wireless vehicle tracking.
GPS -Advanced Satellite Tracking Systems - This is a satellite tracking system that can protect your car 24hrs a day. All you need is internet access. Anywhere!!! Mobile alert, perimeter protect, location detection (USA,Canada,& Mexico).
GPS Direct Track Vehicle Tracking Auto Theft Device - GPS Direct Track Vehicle Tracking Internet GPS vehicle and car real time tracking and monitoring anti auto theft and alarm system.
Hard Tonneau Covers - Hard Tonneau Covers and Roll-Top truck bed covers by Pace-Edwards, Access roll-up soft tonneau covers, Extang and others. We offer free shipping nationwide on all truck bed covers!
HardTop International - Hard tonneau cover manufacturer has unique cover that opens four ways so that you can get at your truck bed from all sides including the front.
highspeedautographics.com - We offer automotive graphics for the high-performance automotive customer in mind. Our catalog offers a wide variety of high performance vinyl graphics from injected to fully blown. Our thermo-printing and cutting is state of the art and our graphics are heavily printed, then precision cut to the shape of the design.
Hoosier Garage Bedliners Bed Covers & Truck Accessories - Truxedo truck tonneau covers, Bully Dog diesel performance modules and garage floor mats from Hoosier Garage.
Hot Rod Girl - Custom and Retro auto accessories for Hot Rods and Street Rods. Items include fuzzy dice, suicide knobs, stainless lakepipes, dummy spotlights, and 54 chevy grill.
HorsePower Freaks - We have over 80,000 Parts online! and the ability to get anything for your performance needs! Shop by make and vehicle!
Ibherdesig - Ibherdesign - Automotive Styling - Trim kits etc. (Webmaster Note: Very cool site!)
Jag-Mods NW - Console cupholder Modification for Series 3 Jaguar XJ6
JDR Custom Accessories - Truck Accessories - We carry a wide select of exterior and interior accessories for you truck. We also have a Street Rod and Performance Section
Joshua Tree Wood Trim - Welcome to Joshua Tree Wood Trim. Please enjoy surfing our site! We supply only the very best in automotive aftermarket accessories. That is why all of our products are backed with a lifetime warranty
JS Stainless - Offering stainless steel exhaust tips and more.
Just Dashes -  Interior Vinyl & Hard Plastic Restorations & Reproductions
Kcovers - We offer advance cover tonneau folding cover. The easily removable, secure, weather resistant hard tonneau bed cover for your truck. Pickup truck accessories and fold a cover.
Kleen Wheels Brake Dust Shields - Sells brake dust shields that protect your vehicles wheels from brake dust.
LamboDoors - Vertical door kits for less. Free shipping.
Lane's Professional Car Products - Lane's Professional Car Products-Offers exclusive high-end car wax, car soap, car cleaners, auto polish, car care products and more!
Lifts Unlimited - We sell automotive lifts and accessories.
Magellan RoadMate Reviews - Finding you the best deals for in-car navigation systems
Maxx Performance - Advanced custom auto parts shopping, that give your car the look and handling of a high performance racing car.
Meixner's Magnets to Go - Photo-Magnetic Dash Plaques Our Specialty. We supply dash plaques to many car clubs.
MJM Auto Innovations - Auto Accessories. Speaker adapter plates at unbeatable prices.
Motorcycle Helmet - Helmet City is the leading retailer of motorcycle and automotive helmets. We carry the full line of all major motorcycle helmet brands, and accessories for the automotive racer, including driving suits and gear.
Mustang Graphics - Ford and Steeda licensed manufacturer of Windshield Banners, Bumper Inserts, Racing Stripes, and much more.
Mustang Tuning - Great variety and styles for Mustang Performance Parts & Accessories!
Mustangs Unlimited.com - We are the Nation's premier source for Mustang, Shelby & Cougar parts since 1976.
Nascar Collectible Cars - Shop for Collectibles, Diecast NESCARS, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordan, Dale Earnhardt jr., Antique, Oil Paintings, Pencil Drawings and many more. Check for New products
Newstalgia Wheel - Street Rod, Muscle Car and Retro-Style Wheels
Number Plates - UK - Millions of low-priced personal registrations. Price promise and secure ordering. Established 1982.
Number Plates For Less - Buy Number Plates and Irish Car Registrations For Less Direct from Swansea, 27 million Personalised Number Plates and Private Car Registrations, Buy your number plate online and Save money. UK
Offroad Truck Accessories 4X4 Parts Canada - Interior Offroad Accessories provides offroad truck accessories, 4x4 truck accessories, 4x4 accessories, 4x4 parts in Canada at the best prices.
Old Car Stuff - I sell original old car ads, copies of road tests, t-shirts, magnets and glassware.
Online Car Accessories Shop - This site is dedicated to car accessories - all styling products from top names like momo and sparco. UK
On-Track Performance - Retailer of Recaro seats and other automotive accessories.
Pedal Car USA - Offers specialty and classic pedal cars for auto enthusiasts and their families.
PowerLock anti theft device - This anti theft device will stop thieves from hot-wiring your vehicle.
Premier Hummer Accessories - Hummer H2 interior and exterior accessories.
Premier Motoring Accessories - Specializing, for the Past 17 Years! in Quality Truck & SUV Accessories at low prices for Chevy, GMC, Ford & Dodge.
PressurePro tire pressure monitoring system - Wireless tire pressure monitoring system for RVs, cars, trucks, towed vehicles. Can alert to low tire pressures; check pressures while driving down the road or while stationary.
Pro Hitch - Large selection of hitch covers including College Logos, Chevy, Ford, GMC, Dodge, Jeep, Flags, Sports, Hunting, Fishing, and many novelty covers.
Purity Casting Alloys Ltd - Suppliers of solder, babbitt, tinning compound.
Race Accessories - Visit our Parts for Sale segment at TWC Motorsport for a complete listing of Racing Accessories for sale.
Reese Hitches - Your Direct Source For All Of Your Reese Towing Products! Offering Reese Hitches, Gooseneck and Weight Distribution Hitches, Bike Racks, Cargo Carriers, Hitch Tube Covers, and All Reese Hitch Accessories Online 24 Hours A Day
RV Covers - ADCO Products is an American soft-goods manufacturer .
Saver - Dedicated to improve the environment world-wide through the use of Magnetizer technology. Bring down your fuel costs guaranteed.
Saratoga Technologies, Inc. - Automotive Accessories. Saratoga Technologies, Inc. has provided unique automotive accessories for the world's luxury cars since 1971. Saratoga has been chosen by many of the world's luxury car manufacturers to make custom designed parts due to craftsmanship and to its long, solid history of using only quality "made-in-the USA materials.
The Scratch Guardian - Magnetic mechanic fender covers for car and truck bed paint protection. order with custom graphics.
SeatBeltPads.com - Custom and show quality seat belt pads and over 50 brands and sub brands to choose from..Also in offering head rest embroidery services.
Slickcar.com - Featuring Altezza Euro Lights, Projector Headlights, Lowering Springs, Car Alarms and More.
So Fast Diecast - We sell diecast collectable cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Speedys Motorsports - Large selection of automotive collectibles & hot rod accessories.
Sport Compact Only - Aftermarket Performance and Styling Parts for Import and Domestic Sport Compact Cars
Sporto Motoring Accessories - SUV and Truck Accessories and Parts to enhance and protect.
Stealth Hog - Motorcycle radar detector. Radar Busters - Radar detector testing and reviews by a retired cop.
Stewart Design - Automotive aftermarket products. Graphics, spoiler, running boards, moldings, striping, window tint, & more.
Stolen Vehicle Tracking and Recovery Systems - Boomerang Tracking offers tracking and recover systems to aid in the recovery of stolen vehicles.
Streetglo reflective car decals and graphics - Motorcycle decals, Vehicle graphics, Car Decals, Truck Decals, Car Graphics, Boat Names, Boat lettering Reflective pin stripe
StreetStar Street Rods, Bodies, Chassis, parts and Accessories - 20s,30s, & 40s, Street Rod Bodies, Chassis, rolling chassis, packages, parts, steel, fiberglass, suspension, brakes, lowering kits, air, hydraulic systems, Willies, Ford, Chev, Victoria, Coupe, Cabriolet, convertible, hi-boy, lo-boy, fenders, doors, hoods, standard, modified, chopped, laid back, extreme.
Tint Center Car Tint Guides - Comprehensive window tinting guides and reviews for leading car tint brands.
Totally Custom Truck.com - Best Deals and Totally Free Shipping on Truck and Auto Accessories
Trim-Gard Automotive Moldings - Trim-Gard is a leading manufacturer of automotive moldings for the aftermarket.Trim-Gard extrudes bodyside,wheel well and door edge moldings.Trim-Gard is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
Truck Accessorizer.com - Truck accessories for todays hottest trucks.
Truck Accessory Giant Link - Super Low Prices on Discount Auto Accessories and Truck Accessories.
Truck Accessory Wholesale - Offers discounted prices on truck accessories. Search the catalog or call toll free.
Truck Addons We carry Truck accessories, Car Accessories, Suv Accessories, Jeep Accessories, and ATV Accessories for almost any vehicle out there.
Truck Bed Covers - Sells truck bed covers and truck bed accessories.
Truck Bed Liners - Speedliner spray bed liner coating provides maximum performance, maximum strength, and maximum color stability. That's why we call it the world toughest truck bed liner.
TruckXpressions - Auto and Truck Accessories for almost any vehicle!
The Truck Zone - Truck accessories: truck bed covers, nerf bars, headlight covers and more.
Texas Roll-Back Trailers - Informational site with pictures, details and design features of one of the most modern quality built trailers. No ramps, dove tails, hydraulics, electric motors, dangerous tilt beds-it slants to a 5 degree angle for easy loading and unloading. For Hot Rods, Lowriders, and everyone who is sick of ramps and crawling out windows. Easy lift-off fenders.
Tire Cradle - No more tire flat spotting
Vehicle Accessories - Offers a wide selection of truck accessories.
VehicleFX - Car, SUV and truck accessories including tonneau overs, bed covers, nerf bars, running boards, trailer hitches, snow plows and much more! VehicleFx stocks accessories from leading manufactures like: Nasta, Westin, Agri-Cover, TruXedo, EGR, Auto Ventshade, Husky, and Hidden Hitch.
Versa Cover - Offers Undercover hard tonneau covers developed with Geloy Technology forstrength, durability and scratch resistance that is lighter than fiberglass tonneaus and easily removable.
Vrrooom.com - Over 7000 of quality die-cast/resin car and other vehicle scale models, in all scales, delivered world wide!
Wicked Rides Vehicle Graphics! - Specializing in custom vinyl graphics, dragon decals, tribal decals, flame decals, splash decals, import decals and much more. We also create custom designs.

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Caring for your vehicle's upholstery not only maintains its appearance, but it can also add years of life and increase resale value down the road. Left neglected, dirt can accelerate the wear of any surface. And, even though today's interiors hold up well to the extremes of heat and cold, there's simply no substitute for proper and routine care and cleaning. Regardless of which type of upholstery you're cleaning, start with a thorough vacuuming of the entire interior.

STRONG>Vinyl Upholstery:Vinyl upholstery should be cleaned regularly with quality vinyl upholstery cleaner and a soft cloth. For areas with stubborn dirt imbedded into the texture of the upholstery, apply the cleaner with a soft, nylon-bristled brush and scrub gently. Never use harsh chemicals like solvents or bleach as they may damage or discolor the upholstery. Also, avoid using abrasive cleaning pads as they can scratch the upholstery, accelerating wear and creating a porous surface where dirt can stick. As you clean your car's upholstery, check thoroughly for wear, cracks, loose stitching and separation. It's wise to have any damage corrected as soon as possible to prevent it from becoming worse. Consult an automotive upholstery specialist if your upholstery needs special attention.

Cloth Upholstery:Because of its porous nature, fabric upholstery can become imbedded with the usual kinds of dirt and spilled liquids. Regular vacuuming is the best first step towards fabric upholstery care, followed by occasional cleanings with quality automotive upholstery cleaner. Never use harsh chemicals such as industrial solvents or cleaning agents and never use metallic brushes to free ground-in dirt. They could damage the interior. Make sure to follow the instructions on the label of the cleaner for best results. To be on the safe side, it's wise to test the color fastness of the fabric by applying the cleaner to fabric in an inconspicuous place in the interior (under a seat, for example). To combat tough stains, it may require spot pre-treatment or repeated applications.

Leather Upholstery: For best results, leather upholstery should be cleaned and treated twice a year. Apply leather cleaner with a white, all-cotton, terrycloth towel. Use a steady, but gentle circular motion as you apply the cleaner. Once you're finished applying the cleaner, wait a few minutes and then wipe the treated area with a second towel. For extremely dirty upholstery, repeat cleaning as needed in those areas. Follow up the cleaning with an application of a leather conditioner. Again, work in the conditioner with a gentle, circular motion. This helps condition the leather, keeping it supple, yet resistant to cracks and wear. For best result, always follow the instructions that come with leather cleaning and conditioning products.

When and How to Replace Upholstery: Torn seats, worn carpeting, faded dashboard finishes and cigarette burns decrease the value of a vehicle and contribute to a less-than-pleasant atmosphere for the driver. Trim and upholstery shops specialize in repairing and enhancing the interior, and certain exterior features of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans, RVs, boats - even aircraft. These shops can repair or recover leather, cloth and vinyl seats; replace and upgrade worn or soiled carpeting; replace torn or falling headliners (ceiling fabric); and repair, replace or install convertible tops and sunroofs.

To locate a quality trim shop, look in the yellow pages under headings such as: "auto upholstery repair," "seat covers," or "convertible auto tops" to find a shop in your area. The same key words can be used to find shops using Internet search engines.

Once you have located a few shops, use these tips to select the right one for you:

1. Explain the problem. Tell the shop the type of vehicle you have and what the problem is. A good shop should be able to clearly explain the options available to fix your vehicle or the upgrades that may enhance its value.
2. Don't be afraid to ask questions. You can never ask too many questions, and a good trim shop is trained to help you fully understand your interior maintenance needs.
3. Obtain a written estimate of the work to be performed. The estimate should include parts, cost of parts, cost of labor and an expected delivery date. Many people are surprised at the affordable cost when balanced against the value the repair or upgrade has added to the vehicle.
4. To protect your investment, make sure the shop is insured.
5. Does the shop have a warranty program? You can be confident in the service you receive from a business that is willing to warranty both parts and labor.
6. Ask to see examples of past work completed. A good trim shop will have a photo book that includes different types of services performed and the results, which are often spectacular.
7. Visit the facility. A clean, well-run shop will bolster your confidence that the trim shop you have chosen can do the work specified.

Trim and upholstery work also lets individuals customize their cars, to reflect their own personal tastes. For example a customer with cloth seats may choose to upgrade to leather, or he or she can change the whole color scheme of the vehicle's interior from red to silver. Research by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association in Bethesda, Md. shows that a vehicle with highly visible signs of wear - like torn upholstery, worn carpeting, cigarette burns, and damaged headliners - is worth hundreds of dollars less in resale value. A clean, well-maintained vehicle is worth much more than an identical one that's been neglected. Besides, a car that looks good feels good.