| After market car parts is a fast growing business in | | | | aftermarket car parts. So what are aftermarket |
| the USA. Many car enthusiasts love to make their car | | | | parts? Simply put, aftermarket parts are those which |
| unique and stand out from the crowd by making | | | | have been made by a company other than the original |
| modifications to the original. Though due to the limited | | | | manufacturer of your car. Manufacturers parts are |
| options given by car manufacturers some look | | | | commonly known as Original Equipment Manufacturer. |
| elsewhere. That is where aftermarket car parts come | | | | So why buy parts from someone other than that of |
| in. | | | | your car manufacturer? It's like in any market if a |
| When purchasing a new car from an auto dealer, | | | | company are making only certain kind of products |
| there is something commonly known as "stock" which | | | | they may have more knowledge than the original |
| are the standard options provided by the dealer. | | | | manufacturers therefore they have the ability to |
| These standard stock options include the essential | | | | provide better and larger range of products such as a |
| components such as engine, transmission, wheels and | | | | company specializing in performance car parts may |
| also performance part. The stock can also include | | | | provide better parts. Aftermarket car parts contain |
| interior car parts such as lighting. Though many dealer | | | | wide range of product types such as light bulbs to air |
| do provide upgrades to a certain extent these are still | | | | filters and turbo kits and chrome wheels. Some |
| limited for many car enthusiast, some extras can | | | | aftermarket parts can be installed by the car's owner |
| include alloy wheels, satellite navigation and other | | | | with minimal or no knowledge about cars while other |
| extras. Thus many people look elsewhere to truly | | | | parts may require you to seek a professional to install |
| modify there vehicles. | | | | the part. You should seek advice from a |
| Some people may purchase aftermarket car parts for | | | | knowledgeable person before purchasing an |
| safety reasons such as xenon headlight upgrades | | | | aftermarket car part. |
| which provide brighter and whiter light and therefore | | | | There are certain criteria which one must be aware of |
| greater visibility. Other people may just want their cars | | | | before going out to buy aftermarket car parts. Firstly |
| to look good and have that exclusivity and would | | | | you need to be aware that installing an aftermarket |
| purchase styling parts and accessories like body kits | | | | car part may null your vehicles warranty, if there is |
| and alloy wheels to make their cars stand out from | | | | any. Therefore, be sure to check your warranty |
| the crowd. For many car enthusiasts purchasing | | | | documents before proceeding to install a car part. |
| aftermarket parts and modifying their cars is a real | | | | Secondly ensure you know your car make, model and |
| pastime and may spend thousands on performance | | | | year as these are the common criteria used to check |
| upgrades, interior & exterior styling as well as | | | | whether a part is compatible with your car. Finally be |
| other cosmetics. | | | | sure to check your local laws as installing a certain |
| Many car modifications (or mods, as it is often | | | | type of part may be deemed illegal in your area of |
| referred) made to a vehicle are made using | | | | residence. |