Automotive Fasteners, Gaskets & Accessories

Without hardware, fasteners, nuts, and bolts, your vehicle and engine do not have a way to stay assembled and together. This is the main purpose of automotive fasteners and why they are so important for vehicle and engine assembly.

When adding a polished aluminum or chrome-plated part to your engine, the project is not complete without a matching / accenting stainless steel or chrome bolt kit to help your engine and vehicle look new and turn heads.

There are many different automotive fasteners that attach to and hold together the suspension, frame, body, engine, interior, and other parts. In addition to bolts, studs, nuts, washers, and screws, there are U-bolts, wheel studs, clips, and other specialty fasteners used in automotive manufacturing and repair.

There are different types of automotive snap fasteners. Many late-model vehicles use fasteners that have a center pin or lock. The center part needs to be lifted up and "popped" first, and then the complete fastener can be removed easily from the panel. Installation involves inserting the outer body first and then the center pin. Older vehicles use 'fir tree" connectors, which have ribs. To remove, an upholstery tool is placed under the head of the fastener and gently pried up. To reinstall, gently push on the fastener and hear it click as it tightens the panel.

Automotive clips and fasteners are bolts, nuts, screws, washers and other hardware that are designed for specific automotive applications in the areas of the engine, body, chassis, suspension, and other systems.

There are many different automotive fasteners types that include the following examples with a name, definition, and details for each:

The ideal material for automotive screws would be stainless steel. This is due to stainless steel's strength and resistance to corrosion, providing long life. However, stainless steel is more expensive than other types of materials so it is often not the primary hardware "standard" in the automotive industry.

There are many fasteners for automotive engines and vehicle components on the market. When completing a repair or build project, it's important to have the correct fasteners for successful installation. Browse our large online catalog selection of street and racing fasteners to have everything you need for your next car or truck upgrade / repair.