Get Quality Car Accessories Cheap
by TERRY BOLTON
Whether you have an older vehicle in need of a little tender loving care or a new vehicle that needs to be suped up, car accessories are your best bet to meet your needs. Most people nowadays can't purchase a vehicle with all the bells and whistles included and instead rely on buying what they can afford, then adding discount auto accessories, or if the pocketbook allows, high performance car accessories. Both are great choices for drivers looking to treat themselves and their vehicle. Either way, you don't have to go broke to improve your car's look and performance.
Simply gauge what you're willing to spend on that new auto body kit or spoiler to determine if you need to go the way of discount auto accessories or performance car accessories. Depending on what you're planning to add, expect to spend between a few dollars up to thousands, but you'd be surprised what kind of quality you can find buying or trading for these car accessories secondhand.
Every town has a shop that sells custom accessories that can fit any vehicle. However, the selection in a lot of these stores is very similar, carrying the most popular brands from the big auto makers like Ford, Chrysler, Honda, and Dodge. There is nothing wrong with any of these brands and all offer performance car accessories and aftermarket discount auto accessories. If you are looking for something to make your car stand out when you drive it down the street, you may need to dig a little deeper to find a deal.
A quick browse through the auto section of your local newspaper or Yellow Pages can pinpoint if there are any stores or warehouses that specialize in rarer items. If there are none or if they are too far away to travel to, there are plenty of useful resources online.
The most popular is the JC Whitney website. This company specializes in anything and everything you may need for car accessories. JC Whitney costs are comparable to accessories bought in the store. That means that even though you may find what you're looking for at JC Whitney, you may be paying regular price for it. They do have daily and weekly specials on certain items that may save you a few bucks, though. Regardless, you'll never be disappointed by the wide variety of performance car accessories on this site.
A great resource of discount auto accessories is the ever-popular eBay (www.ebay.com for U.S; www.ebay.ca for Canada). eBay has people looking to sell their car parts and accessories for less than retail cost. eBay is equipped with many security protocols to protect the buyer and seller from fraud as well. Read the seller's feedback before you purchase and, if possible, email people who have purchased from the seller before to get a good idea how the seller deals. Like anywhere you purchase, the rule to follow is buyer beware.
Another website to find some gems for car accessories is Kijiji (www.kijiji.com in U.S.; www.kijiji.ca in Canada). This site is different from eBay. Kijiji runs the same way as the classified ads section of your local paper. The transaction is only between you and the seller. The beauty of this website is that you can narrow your search down to the city you live in. Most times, this allows you the freedom to see the item in person before you buy.
Once you start to accessorize your vehicle, you'll find you may not want to stop. Adding car accessories can be addictive, but keep in mind that sometimes, the small details matter most. You don't have to go all out on adding car accessories. All you need are a few personal touches to give a car a little personality.
Terry Bolton is an internet publisher of automotive stuff. Read his useful and popular articles about how to buy used cars as well as car parts.
