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How To Chose your Aftermarket Automotive Accessories
By Terry Bolton

No matter what type of product you try to buy, there will always be someone trying to sell a counterfeit, especially in the area of aftermarket automotive accessories. The world is full of people trying to make a fast buck off consumers who might not know any better. If you know what to look for, you can save yourself from being swindled.

This is not a new problem. Since the 1980's, criminals have been selling fraudulent high performance car accessories at a cheaper price. The dangers go beyond loss of revenue to the automotive industry. The lower price may save a few bucks in your pocketbook in an automotive world where gas prices are ballooning out of control. It's understandable but dwell on this: most of these discount car accessories and parts sacrifice quality and safety with more inexpensive and less strong materials.

A few years ago, the CBS Evening News featured Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) on a counterfeit aftermarket automotive accessories report. One segment featured a set of rip-off brake pads that were filled with compressed grass or wood instead of the standard friction material. Imagine purchasing a popular brand of brake pad thinking you're getting a great deal, having them installed, then, in an emergency situation, you find your brakes fail because they're filled with grass! The dangers are apparent. Be very wary of performance car accessories at low prices.

How can the average consumer protect against aftermarket automotive accessory fraud? Here are some tips:

If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Seeing a popular brand of an auto body kit you've been eyeing for half price may not be for real. Many counterfeiters have started to counter this tact by lowering the price just enough to avoid suspicion. Do your research. Don't settle with finding the item in one place. Shop around to see what the average price is for the accessory and make an educated decision based on what you've observed..

Take a look at the package. At first glance, the package may look legitimate but closer inspection may reveal some flaws that could be signs of the part being fraudulent.

Visit trusted stores or well-recommended shops. Stick to places you or someone you know trusts. This
Dual XDVD180 Portable DVD player with 7' LCD monitor - $187.80
Dual offers you an affordable, easy way to enjoy on-the-road entertainment with its XDVD180 portable DVD player. It combines a DVD player and a built-in 7" monitor in a single unit, along with a handy car mounting kit that straps to the back of a front seat. Just slide the player in the bag, plug in the included DC adapter, and you're ready for backseat movies. The XDVD180 includes AC and DC power adapters, so you can play it in the car or indoors. For private viewing, you can plug the two sets of earbuds into two headphone jacks.
Cobra GPSM3080 Plug-Go GPS Navigation System. - $915.70
Features Automatic route navigation 2 million Points-of-Interest Automatic re-routing iA.S.A.P. Gyroscope keeps you on the map in tunnels and underpasses where satellite signals are lost North American street-level detail map of the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii and major metropolitan areas of Canada 5.2-in, high-resolution color display Automatic brightness control Instant transfer of addresses Odometer, trip timers, speedometer, and more Trip Planner allows you to pre-program up to 10 destinations in each plan Trail Mode SmartPower allows you to go off-roading and mark your favorite waypoints for future return Compass.
Cobra XRS 9400 Radar detector - $106.58
Cobra's high performance radar/laser detectors are a great way to keep in touch with everything that's happening on the highway. The XRS 9400 alerts you to the use of nine radar and laser signals, and two safety systems. VoiceAlert delivers convenient audible messages so you don't have to look away from the road. Each time you turn on the detector, it runs a diagnostic check and announces that it's ready for operation. VG-2 Alert lets you know when you are in the presence of radar detector detectors, while the VG-2 Undetectable feature ensures complete immunity to those detectors.
Highland 20045 Pet Barrier - $32.83
Universal pet barrier safely keeps your pet in the cargo area of your vehicle away from the driver and the passengers. Installs in minutes with no drilling required. Non marred brace pads won't harm vehicle interior. Height adjusts to 45" and width adjusts to 65" making it perfect for most vehicles. Large vehicles might require Extension Kit.
Master Lock Universal Hitch Pin and Coupler Lock Combo - $19.78
FITS 1/2" and 5/8" HITCH PIN AND COUPLER LOCKS

doesn't insinuate that every small shop is deliberately being crooked by selling you discount car accessories; sometimes they are fooled just as much as you can be. Going to distributors you've had good service with reduces risk as distributors often buy from the same manufacturer that has never steered them wrong.

Contact the manufacturer directly. If you're still unsure, the manufacturer can often verify if the performance is real. Most major companies have anti-fraudulent protocols to prove the authenticity of an accessory. Sometimes this is as simple as a code engraved on the part.

Your vehicle, your money, and your life are important. It would be foolish to settle on purchasing discount car accessories just to save a few bucks. Most manufacturers have phone lines or websites devoted to reporting fraudulent aftermarket automotive accessories and parts. Protect yourself, and report these crimes if you feel you've been a victim.

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Dual XDVD180 Portable DVD player with 7' LCD monitor - $187.80
Dual offers you an affordable, easy way to enjoy on-the-road entertainment with its XDVD180 portable DVD player. It combines a DVD player and a built-in 7" monitor in a single unit, along with a handy car mounting kit that straps to the back of a front seat. Just slide the player in the bag, plug in the included DC adapter, and you're ready for backseat movies. The XDVD180 includes AC and DC power adapters, so you can play it in the car or indoors. For private viewing, you can plug the two sets of earbuds into two headphone jacks.Cobra GPSM3080 Plug-Go GPS Navigation System. - $915.70
Features Automatic route navigation 2 million Points-of-Interest Automatic re-routing iA.S.A.P. Gyroscope keeps you on the map in tunnels and underpasses where satellite signals are lost North American street-level detail map of the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii and major metropolitan areas of Canada 5.2-in, high-resolution color display Automatic brightness control Instant transfer of addresses Odometer, trip timers, speedometer, and more Trip Planner allows you to pre-program up to 10 destinations in each plan Trail Mode SmartPower allows you to go off-roading and mark your favorite waypoints for future return Compass.