Yearly Archives: 2017

How to Spoil Your Loved One with Auto & Truck Accessories for Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner, which means it times to start to shop for your loved ones. At Auto & Truck Accessories, we think your loved one would enjoy waking up to a gift from Auto & Truck Accessories under the tree. From our remote starts to our LED lighting, we think we have something for everybody, especially those you feel as if their car is a member of their extended family.   If you are looking to spoil your loved one this Christmas, consider these items from Auto & Truck Accessories:   Remote Starts: Remote starts minimize the risk of unauthorized access to your vehicle, but they also maximize the risk of stepping into a warm and toasty car, as you can remotely start your vehicle from the comfort of your home or workplace. Weathertech Floor Liners: With these liners, you can protect your interior carpet from snow, dirt, mud, and more. Since your auto is your second biggest investment, right after your home, it makes sense to provide your v ... read more

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How To Recover From Hunting Frost

How To Recover From Hunting Frost

  Have you ever hunted in cold weather? If you have, then you know just how harsh the elements of winter can be. From the severe chill of the wind to the biting feel of the snow, hunting in winter can take a toll on both your mind and body. However, our team at Auto & Truck Accessories has a few ideas on how to handle Mother Nature, so you can still enjoy your time outdoors. It certainly gets cold in Warren, MI, but with heated seats, you can quickly forget about your hunting frost. Unfortunately, your truck’s built-in options for climate control just can’t compete with our heating seats. Our heated seats do not change the look of your seats, while still keeping you warm from head to toe. You can also monitor the temperature of the heat with a built-in switch. After a day spent outside, a warm, toasty truck sounds like paradise, and with the help of a remote start package, you won’t even have to wait for your vehicle or your heated seats to warm up. The ... read more

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Hunting Season Opening Day Approaching: How To Prepare Your Truck

Hunting season is fast approaching. Before you hit the trails, we recommend making sure your truck is just as ready as you are. From rifle cases that go under your backseat to LED lighting for off-roading, Auto & Truck Accessories has just about anything you would need for your hunting adventure.   The team at Auto & Truck Accessories has compiled a list of the top products to add to your truck for hunting season. We want you to be prepared for anything that comes your way, and with these auto and truck accessories, we think you will be ready for just about anything:   Bed covers: When it comes to hunting, you have quite a few things that need protecting. From your rifles to camouflage gear, you need a place to keep your most precious possessions safe. A bed cover will protect and secure your most important cargo, so you can focus on your hunting escapade. As an added bonus, tonneau covers also enhance your truck’s overall appearance ... read more

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Best Auto & Truck Accessories for College Kids

Back to school season is officially here, with some of our customers or their kids heading off to college. Before you say goodbye to your parents and hit the road, we recommend decking your car out with some innovative and handy auto & truck accessories. These accessories not only look cool, but they are functional, too. We have compiled a list of the best auto & truck accessories for college kids:   Car Alarms/Remote Starts: Your vehicle is important to you, and anything that important to you is worth protecting. An alarm, specifically a code alarm, will minimize the risk of unauthorized access to your car. With the chilly temperatures of winter rapidly approaching, it is the perfect time to invest in a remote start. When you have an early morning class to attend in the middle winter, you will be that much more grateful for your ability to remote start your car. There is nothing quite like a warm and cozy car. Tonneau Covers: We all ... read more

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Top Truck & Auto Accessories for Summertime Road Trips

Are you planning a summer road trip? If your answer is yes, we encourage you to keep reading. The team at Auto & Truck Accessories wants you and your family to be ready for your adventure, and with the right accessories, your road trip is practically guaranteed a success. From mobile entertainment to luggage racks, there are many accessories for your car that are perfect for any and all road trips.   We have compiled a list of the top truck & auto accessories for summertime road trips:   Roof Racks: Roof racks/luggage racks are an excellent way to store you and your family’s luggage. It doesn't matter if your vehicle is a sedan or a heavy duty truck. Roof racks come in all shapes and sizes, and our team can find a roof rack suitable for you, your vehicle, and your lifestyle. We can install a roof rack directly on your car, so you can get back to planning your summer road trip. LED Light Bars: After a long day of driving, you finally get to your desti ... read more

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How Alarms Can Protect Your Automotive Investment

How Alarms Can Protect Your Automotive Investment

Have you heard this from a friend? "The thief broke my back window, climbed in and broke the shifter. Next, they rolled my car down the driveway where another vehicle was waiting to push it away. The police found my car 2 blocks away stripped clean and left for dead."   For any vehicle owner, one of their worst nightmares is having it stolen. Insurance will give some ability to replace it. However, the time and hassle of shopping for a new vehicle, and then outfitting it with all the same features as your previous vehicle, are not a process that excites most people. You’ve likely spent a significant amount of time acquiring and equipping your vehicle, protect this investment in time and money that you’ve made.   When a car alarm goes off, few burglars are brazen enough to continue trying to break into a vehicle. But even if they’re able to bypass the alarm, or they simply ignore it because there’s nobody else around, there are other meas ... read more

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The Benefits of Window Tinting

The Benefits of Window Tinting

It’s June now, and believe it or not, that means it’s time for Summer. You’ve no doubt noticed the sun continuing to rear its head much longer during the day, and while you’re driving it can be a hassle. Trying to look ahead, only to have your retinas scorched and visibility diminished is a very real problem, but luckily there’s a simple solution that can help. Window tinting is an easy way to alleviate the scorch of the Summer sun.   The reduced glare alone is something everyone will appreciate while they’re driving. It’s like wearing sunglasses, but you have all of your peripheral vision and don’t need to be wearing anything over your eyes. If you’ve ever turned your head to look at something only to have glare hit you in the face, you’ll appreciate tinted windows very quickly. Another simple creature comfort is that they also keep heat from the sun out of your vehicle, so you and your passengers don’t need to ... read more

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Traveling Safely with a Camper

Traveling Safely with a Camper

  It’s warming up, and many of you are no doubt getting ready to pack up your trailers and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re pulling a camper or a boat, making sure you’ve loaded up properly and know how to safely handle your vehicle. We’ve put together a quick guide here for those of you that could use a refresher on how to get your rig going.   Get the right equipment to get loaded up. For instance, depending on what you’re towing, you might need a weight distribution hitch to shift some of the tow weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle. Stop by Auto & Truck Accessories and we can help you achieve a well-balanced setup. Get your vehicle’s tongue weight set properly. If your trailer is too back weighted, for instance, it will sway as you’re driving. If you’re not in the habit of doing slight movements while towing, this can create big swaying action that can drag you across multiple lanes of traffic, or wo ... read more

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How To Make Your Jeep “More Jeep”

How To Make Your Jeep “More Jeep”

Everyone knows that a Jeep isn’t really finished once it rolls off the production line. That’s just the first phase of getting it ready for service. The factory provides a great base to work from, but ultimately the factory can’t complete a Jeep. Only its owner can. And we’re here to help you. We’ve outfitted plenty of Jeeps over the years here at Auto & Truck Accessories, are ready to help you get your Jeep finished.   First will be getting a good top onto your Jeep. Depending on how you plan to use it, we can walk you through the pros and cons of soft canvas tops, versus hard shell tops. A hard top will withstand the tough weather we get in Michigan the best, but make no mistake, we’ve got soft tops that are up to the tough tasks too. And the open road feeling that soft tops can give you is phenomenal. You might consider getting both a hard and soft top, to change out as demanded by your situation.   Whatever adventures you&rsquo ... read more

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Prepare Your Fleet for This Year’s Work Season

Winter is coming to an end (officially), and that means it’s time to get back to work for many of you. If your vehicles are making work tougher than it needs to be, we’re here to help. Whether you’re a plumber, roofer, electrician, or anything else, if you’re routinely are moving your tools and other equipment around, you need a vehicle that’s properly outfitted to haul it. Further, you need the peace of mind of knowing that your vehicle has protections against theft and other unfortunate incidents. Getting a work vehicle equipped can be a little overwhelming, but we’ve been doing it for a long time, and we’re ready to guide you through your options.   For hauling your tools, we’ve got a wide selection of tool boxes and shelving that will help you keep your trucks or vans organized. Whether you’re carrying around power tools, harnesses, cables, or hard hats, we’ll work with you to find a way to keep everything nice and ... read more

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