Auto Products Guide
Each year, we test over 350 auto products on vehicles and in our testing lab.
Categories
- Car Gear
- Detailing
- Electronics
- Truck Products
- Car Seats
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Best Car Waxes, Tested
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Best Steam Cleaners For Cars, Tested By Experts
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Best Steering Wheel Cleaner, Tested By Experts
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Best Car Vacuums, Tested and Reviewed
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Best Headlight Restoration Kits, Tested By Experts
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Best Car Detailing Kits, Tested By Experts
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Best Car Wash Soap, Tested By Experts
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Best Ceramic Coatings For Cars, Tested By Experts
Our Philosophy
Across our many different product categories, we strive to highlight only the best and most consumer-friendly options on the market. To this end, we omit products that receive low ratings during our testing process. We believe it’s in the consumer’s best interest to avoid having to sift through low-rated products in order to find the best ones available.
Latest Articles
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Best Powered Subwoofer
The best powered subwoofers are compact enough to fit your vehicle while enhancing bass sounds. Our team has reviewed a handful of the best subwoofers on the market to quickly install in your vehicle.
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Android Auto Head Unit
The best Android Auto Head Units have everything you could want from a car stereo. From top brands like BOSS, Pioneer, and Kenwood, these head units reliably connect to your smartphone.
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Head Unit
Our top recommendations for the best head units on the market in 2023. With Bluetooth capabilities, hands-free calling, and more, the best head units are reliable and durable.
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Yokohama Tires Review
Are Yokohama tires the right brand for your car? Our 2023 review will help you decide if they’re the right tires for your vehicle.
August 29, 2023 -
How Long Do Car Tires Last?
Our 2023 guide to car tires and how long they last. With maintenance tips to keep your tires in top condition. Knowing when to change your tires can help keep you safe on the road.
August 29, 2023 -
Best Place To Buy Tires Online
Our team highlights the best places to buy tires online.
August 25, 2023 -
Continental Tires Review
Continental is world-renowned for its all-season tires, warranties, and performance. Our team provides an in-depth review of Continental tires.
August 25, 2023 -
Goodyear Tires Review
Are Goodyear tires a good investment? Our 2023 review explores Goodyear as a company, different tire models, and what to look for when the time comes to get new tires.
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Pirelli Tires Review
Are Pirelli tires the right passenger tires for you? Our 2023 review has the essential information to determine if Pirelli is the best tire brand for your vehicle.
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Cooper Tires Review
Are Cooper tires good? Our 2023 review has all the essential information to decide if Cooper is the right tire brand for your driving style and vehicle.
August 25, 2023
Meet the team
Our Methodology
Our team prides itself on sharing accurate information on everything related to auto products. We verify each product’s quality through our hands-on research, and our team follows an in-depth testing process for products we review in person. We try to perform in-house testing on real vehicles whenever possible before making our recommendations. This ensures that only products we are passionate about appear in our guides, so you can buy with confidence.
Our Research Process
Each year, we review over 1,000 auto products. We start by consulting our network of experts for their thoughts on any given product. These experts have over 100 years of combined experience in aftermarket auto fields ranging from detailing to accessories to tires, and everything in-between. These experts help us identify the qualities that would be most important to someone looking for these products and the standout brands in each category.
Our team then combs through dozens of resources such as DIY mechanic and auto enthusiast forums, manufacturer and product-specific websites, instruction manuals from manufacturers, and reviews from online retailers. We pay particularly close attention to quality reviews and recommendations that highlight the quality of warranties, customer service support, build quality, materials, and overall reliability.
We also factor in the quantity and quality of online retailer reviews from websites such as Amazon, RealTruck, Advance Auto Parts, and more. We look at factors such as notable customer reviews, prices, meaningful superlatives, and discount shipping eligibility. We do the research so you don’t have to.
Our Testing Process
Each year, we test over 350 auto products on vehicles and in our testing lab. Our writers handle all testing themselves with the goal of providing accurate and honest reviews from the perspective of an everyday car enthusiast. We do our best to apply and test each product in its intended setting, right out of the box. The following factors are taken into account with most of the products our team tests and reviews.
Durability
Durability is an essential factor our team considers when testing the majority of products we receive. We want the products we test to be of the highest quality, ensuring that each product prioritizes longevity and consistency.
Ease of Use
Simple installation and ease of use are taken into account while testing every product. Our team of auto enthusiasts wants to assure our readers that products will not cause headaches or require additional purchases for setup.
Products that are easy to use often reflect smart design choices by the manufacturer. In the event of a roadside emergency, for instance, you want a product that will be both straightforward and adjustable. Ease of use can greatly sway a product’s overall rating, which is why our team focuses on the simplicity of each product design prior to and during testing.
Value
Aftermarket auto products can sometimes be a large investment. Our team wants each reader to feel confident that they are purchasing something that will last years and be worth their money and time. We take all of these factors into consideration while testing products to ensure that you are getting the best value out of your purchase.
Along with these review categories, we add additional categories as we see fit for each product category. For example, when testing GPSs, we grade wireless connectivity. With car seats, we prioritize safety. In other words, we always try to get in the mind of the average driver and determine which features are of utmost importance.