Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Choosing a College Hitch Cover


If you are a guy or a gal really into college sports and you tow another vehicle like a SUV or boat or trailer then you might be interested in personalizing your tow hitch with a subject that is dear to your heart, your favorite college sports team. If you have a tow hitch attached to your tow vehicle then you probably should have some type of cover for it to protect it from moisture and the resulting rust.
Which Cover?
These hitch covers such as a college hitch cover are available from many different online auto parts websites which sell many different type of auto accessories such as various aftermarket parts and also decorative parts. You certainly can choose one of your favorite professional sports teams but why not go more personal and show your support for on of the collegiate teams that abound in the world of sports?
The Choice:
These auto parts such as the college hitch cover come in a variety of sizes and shapes and also configurations of the team name or logo. You can find them made from many different materials too. Since they are relatively inexpensive you can chose several and switch them out for the appropriate season.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Pricing Replacement Side Mirrors


If you are in the market for an aftermarket mirror for a vehicle you have many different choices that you can get. If you have to replace a stock side mirror for a later model vehicle you may be looking at under ten bucks. If you are looking for a motorcycle side mirror then you may be looking at eight dollars and up. Any kind of trick side mirror will cost you more depending on what options it comes with.
Where to Look
Generally if you are going to get replacement side mirrors for a fairly common car or small truck you can go to a local auto parts store to find one. They will be under ten bucks and you can replace them yourself. You can also get them at an online store that stocks auto accessories.
Larger Vehicles
If you have a full sized truck then the replacement side mirrors may cost you some more money as they may be more elaborate than for a small size truck. Generally newer cars and full size trucks will have similar mirrors so the work of replacing them is fairly similar. If you have to replace the whole mirror you will have to take apart the door.