Product Reviews

Unbiased product reviews straight from professional mechanics and automotive enthusiasts. Product reviewers received no monetary compensation from CarParts.com to review items. Includes insights on fit, installation, performance, and pros and cons.

Mechanic’s Review: Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shock Absorbers | 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Summary You may need new shock absorbers if your existing ones are leaking, easy to compress with your hand, and…

4 months ago

Mechanic’s Review: Denso Replacement Oxygen Sensor | 2006 Ford Explorer

Summary You may need a replacement oxygen sensor if your existing O2 sensor’s pattern on a scan tool appears ragged…

4 months ago

Mechanic’s Review: Motorcraft Replacement Alternator | 2006 Ford Explorer

Summary You may need a replacement alternator if your existing one is producing a bad ripple pattern viewable on a…

6 months ago

Mechanic’s Review: KC Hilites Headlights H4 Performance Series | Jeep JK Headlight Upgrade

Summary The KC Hilites headlights are very clear and the quality is outstanding. These are an upgrade to the factory…

6 months ago

Mechanic’s Review: PowerStop Front and Rear Rotor and Brake Pad Kit | Chrysler Town And Country

Summary The PowerStop front and rear rotor (Geomet-coated) and brake pad kit fit like the original, and they work and…

8 months ago

Mechanic’s Review: Dorman Replacement Headlight Assembly | Chrysler Town And Country

Summary Dorman replacement headlight assemblies look exactly like stock headlights. They come with the bulbs, but without the blinker/parking bulbs.…

9 months ago

Best Aftermarket Parts & Upgrades for the Ford F-150 (with Videos)

Summary Aftermarket Ford F-150 parts and upgrades we suggest include: Replacement headlights, a Kool Vue rear view mirror, a Westin…

9 months ago

Mechanic’s Review: SureStop Front Brake Disc and Pad Kit | 2006 Ford Explorer

Summary You may need new pads if your existing pads are worn and glazed, and you feel pulsation due to…

9 months ago

Ford Aftermarket Tail Lights Review: Anzo vs Replacement Brand

Summary Aftermarket upgrade tail lights by Anzo for a 2007 Ford F-150 are compared with Replacement brand tail lights for…

10 months ago

Mechanic’s Review: Westin Tailgate Liner

Summary The Westin tailgate liner is durable and mounts securely with provided screws, making removal and installation relatively easy for…

10 months ago