Thursday, December 22, 2011

What is Aftermarket Light Good for Me?

Aftermarket usually means secondary market in the automotive industry, opposite to OEM, which is short for Original Equipment Manufacturer. Aftermarket auto lights are high quality custom automotive lights for cars and trucks with many styling features to choose from, such as energy-saving light-emitting diode (LED) lights, angel-eye halo rings, daytime driving lights, smoked lights, HID lights, projection and euro crystal, altezza, etc.

Let's take a look at the following case to see what the aftermarket is good for you.

For example, if you bought a brand-new Chevy pickup truck from your local dealer during the year-end sale in 1998. The Chevy pickup truck has been a great vehicle for its hardy look and strong horsepower. You love it!

The past Thanksgiving Day your truck hit a deer on your way home after the Thanksgiving family reunion. Ouch! Everything is fine (you and the deer) except your Chevy truck's right side headlight, corner and bumper lights got hit so hard, they need to be replaced, otherwise, the policeman would stop you. Now what can you do?

One option is go back to your Chevy dealer and have your right headlight assembly repaired. It was estimated over $200 for the OEM parts of one headlight, one bumper light, and two corner lights, plus the labor fee, it is way over $300. American economy has no sign of getting better, we seem still in recession ......

Second option is go to any auto body shop and have your broken headlight repaired. You will be charged for either OEM lights or aftermarket lights plus labor cost. Umm, do the aftermarket lights have the same high quality as the OEM lights? Yes! You are assured by that auto repair guy that the aftermarket auto parts have not only high quality but also custom look with great bargain price in the online marketplace. Umm, it is worth to find a second opinion ......

Here comes the third and the last option. You are always proud of yourself as a DIY handy man. After you google search for 1998 Chevy truck aftermarket headlights, you find a set of chrome headlight 8pc combo setfor your Chevy truck: chrome projector headlights with dual halo rings, chrome bumper lights, and chrome corner lights with amber reflectors. The complete set of headlight assembly costs less than $200 for both driver and passenger sides, and they look quite stylish ......

Now what? With so many auto online stores carrying the aftermarket parts and accessories, you would like to find one specializing in aftermarket auto lights with excellent reputation. After some researches on the internet, here comes Auto King Source - the leading online source for aftermarket auto lighting parts and accessories. Not only they have easy and secure online ordering, but also fast delivery with free 30 day warranty on their quality auto lights. You have choices of 6 month warranty for only $20 and one year warranty for $40.

You receive the headlight package for your 1998 Chevy pickup truck in five days after the order, you find out that the headlight assembly is brand new in its original package. All the lights for your Chevy are made by OEM approved manufacturers in materials that meet strict OEM requirements. The chrome headlights, the bumper lights, and the corner lights have pre-assembled wiring for quick application and are easy to install.

Now you know what the aftermarket is good for you: high quality, bargain price, and custom look. After just a week your Chevy truck is on the road again.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Free Online Classifieds for Aftermarket Auto Lights

Looking for a good deal of aftermarket automotive parts & accessories for replacement and performance of your cars or trucks? Have after market auto parts & car accessories for sale?

Try the following FREE online classifieds for your needs of aftermarket headlights, tail lamps, fog lights, corner lamps, wheel lights, brake lens, halo lights, led lamps, projector headlamps, euro head lamps, led tail lamps, euro crystal taillights for your cars and trucks.

Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mini Cooper, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Saturn, Scion, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

Craigslist.org: Alexa Global#42, US#10, Links#59,032
BackPage.com: Alexa Global#677, US#181, Links#12,846
WenXueCity.com: Alexa Global#2483, US#1018, Links#2313
OLX.com: Alexa Global#3655, US#3025, Links#9302
iNetGiant.com: Alexa Global#9530, US#6509, Links#4710

Monday, December 12, 2011

LEDs in Aftermarket Auto Parts

A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor light source, which uses less power, emits almost no heat thus offers superior brightness and has extremely longer life span. A great choice for going green and saving energy in the long run.

LEDs are used in many diverse applications for lighting replacement, such as traffic lights, aviation lighting, and holiday lighting display. In aftermarket automotive lighting industry, LEDs have been used in particular for LED brake lights, L.E.D. turn signals, and led indicators of car headlights and tail lamps.

The first stock LED tail lights were used by Cadillac, on the Deville model in 1999. From then on, these LED tail lamps have grown wildly in popularity due to both their aesthetic appeal, and improved lighting capability. Let's face it, they're much better looking than those dull stock tail lights – and who doesn't appreciated a well-lit road? It's apparent that there are many advantages to upgrading to LED tail lights for your car, including the fact that they’re much brighter, energy-saving, and they look great.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Alexa Ranks for Major Auto Forums in the US

Statistics Summary for edmunds.com

Edmunds.com's three-month global Alexa traffic rank is 1,635. We estimate that 77% of visitors to it come from the US, where it has attained a traffic rank of 425. The site is based in the US, and Edmunds.com has been online for at least fifteen years. It is particularly popular among users in the cities of Salt Lake City (where it is ranked #324) and Los Angeles (#359). Reputation: 14,790 sites linking in. Edmunds Forums are popular for many car and truck owners of specific car makes and models.

Statistics Summary for automotiveforums.com

There are 34,764 sites with a better three-month global Alexa traffic rank than Automotiveforums.com. We estimate that 58% of the site's visitors are in the US, where it is ranked #13,591. The time spent in a typical visit to the site is approximately three minutes, with 50 seconds spent on each pageview. Visitors to it view an average of 2.6 unique pages per day. Compared with internet averages, Automotiveforums.com's audience tends to be male; they are also disproportionately people browsing from home who have no postgraduate education and have incomes between $30,000 and $100,000. Reputation: 1316 sites linking in.

Statistics Summary for carforums.net

CarForums.net has a three-month global Alexa traffic rank of 163,023. It has been online since 2003, and the time spent in a typical visit to the site is approximately two minutes, with 29 seconds spent on each pageview. This site is located in the US, where it is ranked #89,497. CarForums.net has a bounce rate of approximately 56%. Reputation: 662 sites linking in.

Statistics Summary for carforums.com

There are 165,808 sites with a better three-month global Alexa traffic rank than Carforums.com. This site has been online for more than thirteen years, and approximately 37% of visits to this site are bounces. It is based in the US, ranked #691,362. Reputation: 1646 sites linking in.

Statistics Summary for car-forums.com

Car-forums.com's three-month global Alexa traffic rank is 252,426. Search engines refer roughly 30% of visits to this site. It is based in Turkey. The site is ranked #153,195 in the US, where we estimate that 39% of its visitors are located. Visitors to Car-forums.com spend approximately 41 seconds on each pageview and a total of two minutes on the site during each visit. Reputation: 573 sites linking in.

Statistics Summary for carforums.org

Carforums.org has a three-month global Alexa traffic rank of 257,786. The site has been online since 2005. Carforums.org is located in Canada. The site has attained a traffic rank of #570,562 among users the US. Reputation: 43 sites linking in.

Statistics Summary for sportscarforums.com

There are 216,976 sites with a better three-month global Alexa traffic rank than Sportscarforums.com. The site has been online for more than nine years. Roughly 70% of visits to the site are bounces, and visitors to Sportscarforums.com spend about 47 seconds on each pageview and a total of two minutes on the site during each visit. Compared with the overall internet population, the site appeals more to men; its audience also tends to consist of moderately educated, childless, high-income users under the age of 35. US traffic rank is #161,791. Reputation: 285 sites linking in.

Statistics Summary for streetcarforums.com

Streetcarforums.com is ranked #1,000,928 in the world according to the three-month Alexa traffic rankings. The time spent in a typical visit to this site is about two minutes, with 28 seconds spent on each pageview. The site has been online since 2003, and search engines refer about 12% of visits to Streetcarforums.com. The site's visitors view an average of 3.7 unique pages per day. US traffic rank is #309,954. Reputation: 81 sites linking in.

Statistics Summary for autoforums.com

Autoforums.com's three-month global Alexa traffic rank is 1,528,946. The site is located in Canada, and the site has been online for at least fourteen years.The site is ranked #598,446 in the US. Visitors to Autoforums.com spend roughly 86 seconds per visit to the site and 69 seconds per pageview, and roughly 74% of visits to it are bounces. Reputation: 302 sites linking in.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Automotive Forums for Car and Truck Enthusiasts

American Cars, SUVs and Trucks

Chevrolet Forum: the unofficial Chevrolet enthusiast community for Chevy trucks, Chevy SUVs, and Chevy anything of auto lights, parts and accessories. Vendor directory provides special deals for Chevy Forum members.
Dodge Forum: the unofficial Dodge motor enthusiast community for Dodge trucks, Dodge SUVs, Dodge minivans. Dodge marketplace has special deals of aftermarket lights, parts and accessories for Dodge Forum members.
Ford Forum: Ford enthusiast unofficial resource for Ford owners.
Chrysler Forum: the definitive Chrysler enthusiast forum
Jeep Forum: Jeep enthusiast and owner community forum
GMC Forum: GMC enthusiast and owner community forum
Hummer Forum: Hummer enthusiast and owner community forum
Pontiac Forum: Pontiac enthusiast and owner forum, a website and live community dedicated to everything and anything regarding Pontiac cars and SUVs.

Japanese Cars, SUVs and Trucks

Honda Forum: the ultimate unofficial Honda enthusiast forum
Lexus Forum: Lexus enthusiast community sharing resources of Lexus cars.
Mazda Forum: the unofficial Mazda enthusiast and owner forum for Mazda vehicles.
Mitsubishi Forum: Mitsubishi enthusiast forum
Nissan Forum: everything Nissan for Nissan cars, Nissan trucks, and Nissan SUVs.
Subaru Forum: the Subaru forum for Subaru Impreza, Subaru parts, and Subaru WRX STI.
Toyota Forum: Toyota Nation - the world's largest Toyota owner and enthusiast community forum.

European Cars, SUVs and Trucks

Audi Forum: Audi enthusiast and owner community forum
BMW Forum: BMW enthusiast and owner community forum
Mercedes Forum: Mercedes Benz enthusiast and owner community forum
Volkswagen Forum: Volkswagen VW enthusiast and owner community forum
Volvo Forum: Volvo enthusiast and owner community forum

Forums of other automotive makes and models:
350zmotoring.com: a community-based information exchange for Nissan 350Z owners and enthusiasts
8thcivic.com: 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum
Auto Forum at GovTeen: Global community for any car enthusiast - Whether you like the speed of a Nissan GT-R, the class of a Jaguar XF, the size of an A380, or the adrenaline rush of a Ducati 848, it doesn't matter, anything that goes goes in here.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

The Hottest Car and Truck of USA in 2011

Here comes Forbe's Top Ten List of the bestselling cars and truck of 2011:

1. Ford F-150 Pickup Truck
Ford's workhorse pickups are the perennial best seller.


2. Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck
Chevy pickups are overdue for an update, but still selling well.

3. Toyota Camry
Camry is still the nation's best-selling car, and a redesign is coming for 2012.


4. Nissan Altima
Nissan's mid-sized sedan shot up the list as other Japanese makers struggled.

5. Ford Escape
Escape sales stayed strong, even with a redesign on the way for 2012.


6. Ford Fusion
Ford's mid-size sedans have led a product revolution at Ford.


7. Honda Accord
The only Honda model still in the top 10 due to inventory shortages.

8. Toyota Corolla
Corolla is down 11% this year amid tougher small car competition and dealer shortages.


9. Chevrolet Cruze
Chevy's new small car has strong sales momentum.

10. Ram Pickup Truck
Spun off from Dodge, Ram pickups stand on their own now.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Affiliate Networks of Aftermarket Auto Parts

Interested in joining an affiliate network in the after market automotive auto parts and accessories? Here are some of the major affiliate networks to start with.

Google Affiliate Network: an affiliate marketing company, specifically affiliate network, formerly known as DoubleClick Performics, which was bought by Google in 2007. Google Affiliate Network helps advertisers increase online conversions on a performance basis and enables publishers to monetize traffic with affiliate ads.

Commission Junction: an online advertising company owned by ValueClick and operating in the affiliate marketing industry. Commission Junction is the largest affiliate network in North America, and its corporate headquarter is located in Santa Barbara, California.

LinkShare: a leading provider of full-service online marketing solutions specializing in the areas of Affiliate Marketing, Search Marketing, and Lead Generation. As the online marketing industry continues to evolve at a fast pace, advertisers, publishers and agencies are turning to LinkShare for technology innovation, superior service and most importantly - Results!

Linkconnector: an affiliate marketing network helping merchants and affiliates increase online sales and revenue. LinkConnector has introduced exclusive technologies to the market that give our merchants and affiliates a strong advantage. These technological advantages, together with our unique philosophical approach to affiliate marketing, make the LinkConnector truly different.

Pepperjam Network: the new standard in performance-based marketing. Pepperjam, a GSI Media company, is an industry leader in online performance marketing and technology. Pepperjam Network drives quality pay-for-performance results, provide unparalleled service, and maximize long term relationships between online merchants and publishers through our people, expertise and technology. Pepperjam operates a next generation performance marketing network, which provides innovative tools and analytics to optimize the complex performance marketing channel.

Buyat: the next generation of affiliate marketing. Buy.at is an affiliate network that was acquired by Digital Window on March 1, 2010 having previously been owned by AOL. It is based in the United Kingdom.

Shareasale: an affiliate network providing pay-per-sale, pay-per-lead, and pay-per-click programs for webmasters. ShareASale is an affiliate marketing network based in Chicago, IL USA. ShareASale services two customer sets in affiliate marketing: the affiliate, and the merchant.

Amazon Associates: make money advertising Amazon products.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Basic Car Maintenance - Tire Checking

What’s the best coin to use to gauge whether there’s enough tread left on your tires?
  • A. Penny
  • B. Nickel
  • C. Dime
  • D. Quarter
Your answer should be D. Quarter.


You may be familiar with the penny test: Stick a penny in a groove head-down, and part of Abe’s head should always be covered. The penny test proves that the tire has 2/32" of tread, the legal minimum in most states. But at that level, your tire's ability to cope with rain -- not to mention snow -- is dramatically reduced. If you're going to be dealing with wet stuff, you need more tread. Use a quarter instead. If George's pate has some coverage, that's 4/32", a safer margin.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Aftermarket Headlights - Projector Headlights & Euro Crystal Headlights

Projector headlights and diamond-cut euro crystal headlights are among the most popular aftermarket head lights to replace or upgrade the dull yellowish OEM factory lamps. Projector headlights are lights that "project" light beams therefore they are brighter and can light up the front road farther than the factory headlights ever could. Diamond-cut headlights are bright euro crystal lamps that offer a little more in the style aspect being that the inside of the light is carved somewhat like a diamond thereby offering the ability for the light to shine off multiple surfaces. Available in either chrome or JDM black housing, KingSource's aftermarket headlamps are usually coupled with angel eyes or CCFL halos and L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode) lights, the latest innovative technology in auto accessory industry.

Aftermarket headlights will not only improve ones' overall night driving experience but also offers a whole new look that can set a ride apart from all the rest. Most aftermarket lights are an easy plug and play installation that can be done by almost anyone with a little mechanical knowledge and are manufactured to comply with current DOT/SAE standards making them a true "no hassle" upgrade to your current car.

KingSource's after market headlights are updated at a regular basis. Please come visit our online store often for your headlight needs for performance or replacement. *Due to DOT regulation, headlights with amber reflector would be shipped without prior notice whichever applied.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Power Side Mirror Installation Guide

Warning: We recommend that you have a professional installer to do this job for you if you don't have any ELECTRICAL experience before!!


At the plug where your Factory Power unit was plugged into, test with a logic probe or power probe, which wire has 12 volts on when you adjusting left. This is the wire that you will need to connect the RED wire then find the ground wire (connect to the BLACK wire) for it from the factory harness. When you adjusting to the right, those RED and Black wire should be reversed. Repeat the last step again for up/down and then connect the WHITE wire to it.

For the LED light that use as turn signal option, you will need to get a RELAY kit for easier installation without damage/affect factory wiring harness.

TIP: Many power units have a plug that you can cut off and wire to your new power unit so you can plug it directly into the factory plug. Use this method if has a plug that you can cut off.

Left mirror: Red - Up, White - Right
 Right mirror: Red - Left, White - Down

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Top Six Greenest Cars in the U.S.

#1: Honda Civic GX

Mileage: 24 city, 36 hwy, per gallon-equivalent

Emissions are a major factor in the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy's "Green Car" rankings, which the group has published annually since 1998. That's why the Civic GX tops the list despite fuel economy figures that are lower than the others. It runs on compressed natural, which is much cleaner burning than gasoline.

Emissions are why you won't find any diesel-powered cars on this list. Despite being very efficient, and much cleaner than they were in the past, diesel engines still emit more pollution than the most fuel-efficient gasoline cars.

#2: Nissan Leaf

Mileage: 106 city, 92 hwy, per gallon equivalent

EV rage: 100 miles

The Leaf burns no fuel at all, running purely on electricity. Electric power plants do burn fuel, and that's a factor taken into account in the ACEEE rankings. That's why the Leaf ranks second to the clean-burning Honda Civic GX.

#3: Smart ForTwo

Mileage: 33 city, 41 hwy

The ForTwo, a two-seat car, relies on small size, light weight and a tiny three cylinder engine to get a great "Green Score." Besides contributing the car's fuel efficiency, weight itself was a big factor in the ACEEE's scoring. The assumption is that heavier cars create more waste and emissions in their manufacturing and disposal than lighter cars.

#4: Toyota Prius

Mileage: 51 city, 48 hwy

Hybrid cars rank highly based on fuel economy, but they pay a penalty because of their heavy battery packs. Cars that use nickel-metal batteries, as the Prius does, pay a higher penalty in the rankings because their batteries contain more toxic substances than do the lithium-ion batteries used in most plug-in cars.

#5: Honda Civic Hybrid

Mileage: 40 city, 43 hwy

Because its hybrid system operates differently from that in a Prius, the Civic Hybrid is more efficient in highway driving than in the city. It's also less efficient overall.

#6: Honda Insight

Mileage: 40 city, 43 hwy

Honda launched the Insight as a less costly competitor to the Prius. Despite being a smaller car, its fuel economy is the same as the Civic Hybrid.

Eight Red Hot Fuel Saving Small Cars

Gas prices are up and so are small car sales. Here are 8 Red Hot tiny rides that should absolutely be on your shopping list.




Volkswagen Golf
Price: $17,995 - $23,885
Mileage: 23 City / 33 Hwy

The Golf still offers that German car driving feel and interior quality that VW's are famous for. Even the base version is fun to drive.

While the Golf is great, critics complain that the new Jetta misses the mark. They say Volkswagen is stripping out all that makes VW's great in pursuit of lower prices. Luckily that philosophy hasn't hit the Golf, yet. (By the way... The new Jetta's selling well so, for better or worse, the low-price strategy's working.

Ford Focus
Price: $16,270 - $22,765
Mileage: 28 City / 38 Hwy
Just hitting the market now, Ford's new Focus is a huge change from the outgoing version.

The Focus has long been just an OK car, but the new Focus feels all wound up and ready to rock.The suspension is firmer, the steering is tighter, the engine's stronger and transmission is quicker.Its technology package, is amped up, too. This new Focus has so much tech that there are literally buttons on its buttons. In fact, some may say Ford's gone a little overboard this time.


Chevolet Cruze
Price: $16,525 - $22,225
Mileage: 26 City / 36 Hwy

With the Cruze, GM is clearly targeting those who want a mid-size car but don't want to pay for it. Both inside and out, the Cruze feels bigger than it is.On the road, it feels laid back and comfortable, not quick and twitchy. The Cruze does offer good performance and cornering, though they're just not the car's highlights.


Hyundai Elantra
Price: $14,945 - $20,195
Mileage: 29 City / 40 Hwy

The new Elantra's already making a big impression, having been named the named the Top Pick in its category by Consumer Reports magazine.

The Elantra has a richly appointed and nicely designed interior that wouldn't look out of place in a luxury car. It's also fun to drive but not overly aggressive.The Elantra's successful makeover has contributed to an almost 75% increase in sales for the model so far this year, according to data from Edmunds.com.


Honda Fit
The Fit has become a stand-by in the subcompact segment with its good performance and its roomy and very flexible interior space. With rear seats that fold in a few different ways, the Fit almost makes compact SUVs unnecessary.


Mazda Mazda3
Price: $15,100 - $16,860
Mileage: 27 City / 33 Hwy

The Mazda3 is surprisingly comfortable and roomy while still being fun to drive. It offers a nice package of technology options. In an ever more competitive market, newer models threaten to overtake even this excellent small car but it remains one you've got to consider.


Ford Fiesta
Price: $13,320 - $17,520
Mileage: 28 City / 37 Hwy

The Fiesta's a cool-looking, fuel efficient and fun little car. It's high-tech transmission—the same sort of twin-clutch six speed found in the larger Focus—helps provide the Fiesta's feeling of responsiveness.It's not the roomiest car you can get in this class, though, and its entertainment controls can be a little confusing.


Mini Cooper
Price: $19,400 - $24,850
Mileage: 29 City / 37 Hwy

While most cars try to feel roomier than they are, the Mini makes a point of its teeniness with high door sills and small windows. But it's all designed to make you feel so very cool and it works.The Mini is also quick, super-responsive and great on gas.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Dot Auto Parts - Auto King Source

This blog of DotAutoParts at Blogger.com serves as FAQs related to aftermarket automotive lighting parts and accessories for American-made, Japanese-made, and European-made vehicles - Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Pontiac, Toyota, Volkwagen, just name a few, of cars, trucks, pickups, SUVs, vans, minivans, sedans, coupes, convertibles, and more. The aftermarket lighting accessories are compliant with D.O.T. / S.A.E. standards making them no hassle upgrade to your current vehicle.

Auto King Source is the leading online source for high quality aftermarket auto lighting accessories. We provide you a wide selection of performance or replacement car lights of high quality custom headlights and tail lamps, projector or euro crystal headlights with LED or Halo, euro Altezza tail lights or L.E.D. tail lights, fog lights, brake lights, corner lights, bumper lights, HID kits. You will find them all here in KingSource no matter for car racing or everyday commute.

Available auto makes are Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevolet Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Mercedes Benz, Mini Cooper, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Plymouth, Pontiac, Porsche, Saturn, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. If you cannot find your make or model from Kingsource's online store, please let us know.

Easy online ordering and fast delivery with a 30 day warranty on all High Quality Aftermarket Auto Car Truck SUV Lights and Lighting Accessories.