Exterior Car Parts

The Smallest Auto Parts Make The Biggest Difference

It doesn't take a lot of money or a lot of time to make great improvements to the exterior look and function of your car, truck, van or SUV. A few easy additions are part of NAPA AUTO PARTS exterior catalog: emblems, reflectors and deflectors. Replace or enhance your vehicle's emblem with a new Ford, BMW or more symbol options, or change out any cracked/cloudy reflectors that line your vehicle. Another quick improvement are easy-to-install wind, rain and bug deflectors that make driving with the windows cracked a lot more peaceful.

Weather stripping is a simple but effect automotive part that keeps your vehicle air and water tight. Although weather strips on doors, sunroofs, trunks and hatchbacks should last for many years, over time sun and moisture will take a toll causing cracks and splits. Rain and noise intrusions will require at least a partial replacement of your car's weather stripping. Once you pinpoint the exact location of the leak, replace the entire door or window stripping for a continuous tight fit. Even a great quality seal needs nothing more than a push-on application to seat each long piece into the grooves of the frame. Also, like the maintenance measures taken for your tires, dashboard and steering wheel, make sure to clean and protect your weather stripping regularly.

Complete a customized replacement of your cracked or broken mirror glass for less than $12. Or, order an exact fit with exterior driver-side and passenger-side mirror options from K Source, a manufacturer that specializes in producing automotive and motorcycle mirrors. NAPA AUTO PARTS also carries universal blind spot mirrors and extended mirrors (that don't interfere with existing mirrors) to add extra vision while towing wide loads. Add the mirror bezel, side view mirror head, mirror mount cover and elbow extension arm to your online shopping cart.

One fast fix when it comes to exterior auto parts is replacing the fuel door, if the original equipment becomes damaged or broken. From door lock cylinders and tailgate hardware kits to exterior door handles fabricated from black plastic or silver chrome, NAPA AUTO PARTS has all the items, big and small, for any DIY at-home automotive projects.

Build Up A Tough Exterior

Do you want g to repair, elevate or enhance the body of your Land Rover, GMC Yukon or Hummer? NAPA AUTO PARTS sells body mount lift kits from Daystar that lift your truck or SUV without altering the existing suspension parts or factory-installed stability controls. It's the perfect aftermarket automotive system for modifying your vehicle to incorporate larger diameter tires and bigger rims for improved ground clearance. Lift kits should come with longer U-bolts, shock absorbers, brake lines and a driveshaft. Keep it simple with lift blocks or extended leaf spring shackles, which increase the ride height of your truck so you can clear large obstacles without ripping a hole in your oil pain or worse. If you need purchasing guidance or a little NAPA Know How on installing a lift kit, visit your local NAPA AutoCare for their expertise and reliable service.

Running boards, side mount steps and side fairings are also very popular aftermarket exterior automotive parts that add a lot of function and style for a reasonable investment. NAPA AUTO PARTS sells front bumpers and rear bumpers for less than $200 to more than $3,000, from top brands like Rugged Ridge, Westin, Smittybilt and WARN Industries. These bumpers are often one-piece designs made of molded polymer, aluminum or welded 11-gauge stamped steel with a black statin finish. Shop today for one-tube or two-tube bumpers that protect the front of your hardworking vehicle, or purchase even more advanced bumpers engineered for off-road use with recovery hooks, shackle mounts and openings for winching. And don't forget to add bumper covers, bumper guards, bumper grills, fenders and fender liners to your online shopping cart.

Do You Need A Bit More Space?

Jeep owners love unzipping and peeling away layers of windows and doors to take in the wind and sun on the open road. Predictably, the more you use the flexibility that a soft-top Jeep offers, the more these automotive parts wear and tear. That's why NAPA AUTO PARTS is proud to offer door skins, upper door sliders, half doors, two-piece soft front and rear doors, replacement soft tops and spare tire covers. Check out our selection of high-quality aftermarket exterior parts from Bestop.

Speaking of more room on the open road, cargo racks and basket style cargo carriers are a great addition to your family vehicle to create more storage space and leg room. Gear up for you next cross-country trip with an exterior cargo holder constructed from heavy-duty, powder-coated tubular steel and durable carbide, that can hold up to 500 pounds. If your extra storage requires a hitch to tow as a trailer, don't forget to add a bolt kit, bushing, bearing plate, clevis pin, chassis bump stops, brackets and mounts to your NAPA AUTO PARTS order. If you're a AAA Member, you get exclusive discounts and rewards when you shop with NAPA!