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CARiD Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation among customers, with notable strengths in product variety, competitive pricing, and efficient delivery for many orders. Customers appreciate the user-friendly website and the quality of some products, particularly in the automotive parts sector. However, significant concerns arise regarding customer service, particularly related to delays in order fulfillment, difficulties with returns, and inconsistent support experiences. Many customers express frustration over prolonged resolution times for issues, which detracts from overall satisfaction. The feedback indicates a need for improved communication and efficiency in addressing customer concerns to enhance the overall service experience.

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value
765
shipping
794
returns
696
quality
680
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California
1 review
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DO NOT ORDER FROM CAR ID!
February 18, 2021

DO NOT ORDER FROM CAR ID!

Not only did I have to call after my order was not delivered to find out my product was out of stock, when I cancelled my order (which in their email says will take 1-2 to review, and I did not get confirmation of approval nor rejection to this day 2/18) they shipped out my item 7 days later. They claim that the shipment was refused, that they claim they have proof of me refusing, (keep in mind, this was all throughout Christmas of 2020 and my family was out of town until after the new years) they tried to charge me 2x shipping.

3 months later, I get an email 'your order has shipped.' I've had to put a merchant stop on my card and was advised to get a new card.

These people are crooks, they do not communicate anything with you and claim they have proof of things they do not have any proof of.

DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR INFORMATION!

Date of experience: February 18, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear April,

We apologize for the unpleasant experience you have recently been through.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This was the worst customer experience I've ever had in my life. This company stole over $500 from me and refused to give me any insight as to when I'd be getting my product. I originally ordered front and rear Rixxu Milano seat covers on November 25. I knew ordering this at the end of November was risky if it was to be received by Christmas. The expected shipping date was "Dec. 15", this changed over 13 times. Not a joke. From Dec 15, to Dec 18, to Dec 21, to Dec 28, to January 21, to January 15, to January 25 etc. Every time I had to call customer service which was awful. They had no idea where the product was, and would tell me to be patient. They have no knowledge of where their products are and refuse to provide any more info. They won't even let you speak to management. After fighting to get my $500 back, they fought it and said the front row seats items were already shipped? Total lie. Had to call my bank and file a fraudulent claim against CARID. Please do your research before buying anything from this company. I was one of the unfortunate customers who had a very negative experience.

Date of experience: February 18, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear DeAngelo,

We apologize for the issues with your order and poor assistance provided in this regard.

We would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Buyer Beware - Non-refunded Shipping
February 15, 2021

Company refused to refund shipping ($135.00) despite order having never been delivered. I was not contacted about setting up a delivery appointment and the item was returned to the manufacturer without my knowledge. CarID never made any attempt to contact me by email to alert me about the delivery, instead they kept my money for a product that was not delivered. Only after I proactively contacted them to inquire about the status of my order did they discover that the phone number they had for me was incorrect. They offered to refund the item cost but refused to refund the shipping. No notice had ever been given that a deliver appointment was required. Very poor customer service experience.

Date of experience: February 15, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear W M,

We are terribly sorry to know about your unpleasant experience with our company.

From what i see, the full amount of refund was successfully issued to the original payment method as of 2/17/21.

Please, check your email inbox for details.

Looking forward to your answer!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Georgia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Never buy from them
February 15, 2021

We ordered a hitch and they sent us the wrong one and they didn't send the right bolts. We called and they said they would send them right out. We waited weeks for them to come and they never showed them my husband had unexpected surgery. Of course waiting weeks put us past the 30 day return and my husbands surgery. My sin tried to put it on and said it was the wrong one. We went to the body shop and they said it was the wrong one. I tried offering to pay for shipping to swap out the part and they refused. Now I'm spent 203.00 plus another 20 for bolts and can't use the product. Beware of this company! I would give them a zero if possible.

Date of experience: February 15, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Ronnie,

We apologize for the unpleasant experience you have recently been through.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bought LED head lamps from them the clear lens where fused together was separating. These headlights are very expensive. They even tried buying me off with a 40.00 dollar gift card instead of exchanging my headlights. Don't Buy from them

Date of experience: February 15, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Marty,

Thank you for sharing your experience with our store!

From what i see, we were informed that the product arrived damaged, however, since it was installed on your vehicle - we are no longer able to file the damage claim with the shipping carrier.

Please, check your email inbox for details and compensation offered for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your answer!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lied, cheated, and stole
February 11, 2021

## Please Reply ABOVE THIS LINE ##

Dear Michael,

I issued the full refund on my end,

It should hit your account within couple of business days,

One more time I apologize for this unfortunate experience.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

CARiD
Damon Larson
Customer Service
Customer Experience Center
Phone: *******274
Email: *******@carid.com
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Wats wats - *******@yahoo.com - Feb 10 2021, 06:10 PM
My refund should be:
Subtotal: $380.04
Coupon saving (1FR***): $38.00
Discounted Subtotal: $342.04
Shipping: $73.18
Tax: $21.38
Total: $436.60
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

On Wed, Feb 10,2021 at 4:59 PM, *******@carid.com
<*******@carid.com> wrote:

REFUND COMPLETE

Dear Michael,
Your refund for order #******* has been processed, and should appear on your statement within 3-5 business days.

Refund Amount: $172.26
Transaction ID: 5t0qjr07

Note: 506-1099 (shipping) / Refund for return, by Jiff Ch

Details: ACDelco® 506-1099 - GM Original Equipment? Front Passenger Side Non-Adjustable Strut (506-1099) /
ACDelco® 506-1099 - GM Original Equipment? Front Passenger Side Non-Adjustable Strut (506-1099) (shipping) / Refund for return

Customer Service
Customer Experience Center
Toll Free: *******274

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Date of experience: February 11, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Michael,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

We are truly sorry we were not able to satisfy your automotive needs. From what i see, one of our consumer relations department agents is already working on a resolution for you.

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact him directly.

Looking forward to your answer!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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WRONG SIZE!
February 11, 2021

I ordered wheels for my 2012 Audi S5 cabriolet and was sent the wrong size. I specifically specified the right size using there methods of ordering for assurances of the correct size to be sent to me. After making a phone call to company a "foreign" woman proceeded to tell me I need to verify the wrong size wheel by taking pictures of size label on the box and my vin number.

Date of experience: February 11, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Charles,

We apologize for the delay with the order status updates and poor assistance provided in this regard.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Never again
February 9, 2021

I had bought 4 wheels off carid uptown receiving the wheels we have test fitted one wheel worked and verified all part numbers were the same so we proceed to mount tires on wheels upon getting to balance the wheels we have noticed one wheels had the wrong lug pattern so I called and called I kept getting hung up on been emailing back and forth and the best thing they can do on there mess up is offer employees pricing for there own mistake so they Blame the customer never again will I purchace any thing again considering this is my first time buyer beware they don't care about us buyers only themselves and won't admit to there own mistakes or do anything about making it good

Date of experience: February 9, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear William,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

Looks like one of our Customer Relations department agents is already assisting you and offered compensation for the inconveniences.

Please, get back to him via email if you have any further questions.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

New Jersey
1 review
18 helpful votes
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Fraud! Zero Star!
February 9, 2021

This company is totally a fraud! Look twice before you buy anything from it.
They sent the wrong item to me and then charge me shipping, and taxes.
The item I ordered on their website says 100% fit my car, but it actually did not fit.
This matter not only cost the laborers at the dealership but also waste my time. I would rather go to eBay or somewhere else to buy parts. Even the sellers on eBay are better than this fraud company.

Date of experience: February 9, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Sean,

Thank you for sharing your experience with our store!

We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience with your order.

Looks like one of our Customer Relations department agents is already assisting you and offered compensation for the inconveniences.

Please, get back to him via email if you have any further questions.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor Communication & Liars!
February 9, 2021

On February 3,2021 I ordered two new rims from them over the phone so I can get an actual estimated time I will receive because I need my car to get to work. They said ship out date is Friday latest and on the order it says that too. Friday comes I call to ask about it they said it will be shipped out today latest and I will receive a tracking number id via email. Okay fine, I wait again. Monday comes I call and they tell me it will be shipped out today or Tuesday latest. NOW ITS TUESDAY, still no tracking ID number. And they said the exact same thing. If they don't know when I'm going to receive just be honest so I can make adjustments. Because I work in the healthcare field and I have so much more difficulty getting to work now because of this constant delay.

Date of experience: February 9, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Kyle,

We apologize for the delay with the order status updates and poor assistance provided in this regard.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at mila.pa@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ripoff Company
February 9, 2021

They charged me an exorbitant restocking fee. For a $45 part a $15 restocking fee is outrageous. If you're not sure it will fit don't buy it here

Date of experience: February 9, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear John,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at mila.pa@carid.com with your order details and I will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This Company is a fraud! I ordered an item that was never shipped. I asked for a refund. I never received it. They claim that I was refunded to an old hacked credit card that was closed for years! I still never got my refund from them. This is a terrible and dishonest fraud of a Company! BEWARE! STAY AWAY!

Date of experience: February 8, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Richard,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping
February 4, 2021

I ordered a part jan 20. They said it will ship out Jan 28th. On Jan 28th, no shipment or tracking number so I decided to give it a few days. On Feb 1st, I called them again, they said it will ship from the warehouse that day. Feb 4th, still nothing on shipment so I used live chat and they said the part is still with the manufacture. This is terrible. Especially when I'm paying almost 51 dollars for shipping. I understand the whole covid thing is messing up things but when I place a order on Jan 20 and haven't seen or heard anything on my part being shipped 15 days later is terrible.

UPDATE: received a email today stating that my part was shipped FEB 9,2020. Idk if I'm being picky or something weird is going on but usually there's content in the body of the email when they inform you that your part was shipped. This particularly email, there wasn't. Maybe they shipped my part or maybe not. Regardless, I will update the review if so.

Update Feb 22: received my parts on Feb 19.

Date of experience: February 4, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Pierre,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wish I could give a lower star. This place is a joke. They'll send you the wrong product then tell you it's your fault that you received it. The customer service is terrible they'll just hang up on you when your talking to them. I don't recommend this place at all. Watch out or they'll scam you

Date of experience: February 3, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Chris,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are truly sorry we were not able to satisfy your automotive needs.

Please allow us to offer you a compensation for this unpleasant experience. Please check your e-mail box and reply back if you are interested.

If you have any further questions or concerns please reply me back.

Thank you. Have a good day!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I Purchased floor mats that did not provide much coverage in my tundra. Customer service just refused to give me a refund of an unsatisfied customer. I would suggest you look elsewhere for products because once they get you money they will not accommodate you If you are not satisfied with their product. Their policy is their satisfaction is your satisfaction not the other way around, so be-Where!

Order # *******-30XOKT - Proof Of Purchase Who Needs To Make This Up!

Date of experience: February 3, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Rick,

Thank you for sharing your experience with our store!

From what I see, the product you purchased is an aftermarket replacement and fits as it is. In order to make it fit, the mats currently installed in your vehicle should be removed. Also, the product is custom-made for each client and, therefore, are Non-Cancelable and Non-Returnable, that is why the regular return is not possible.

In order to facilitate the resolution process, we have asked you to field destroy the product and submit images back to us. As an exception, once images are provided, the refund will be issued to the original payment method.

Please, check your email inbox for details and compensation offered for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your answer!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Terrible Service
February 2, 2021

I ordered some diamond plate bed caps from them. I paid for order. Gave me a order number and everything. They said I would recieve them in three weeks on that Thursday. So two weeks went by and I checked the status on order. They told me they cant get bed caps no more. Instead of telling me the day I ordered. Now no bed caps and have to wait 3 to 5 more days to recieve my money back. Very inconvenient. Would not recommend ordering anything from them.

Date of experience: February 2, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Mickey,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Bad Business
January 25, 2021

I ordered a set of wheels and tires from them on 1/14. The expected ship date, was 2/14. I changed my mind about the wheels since my tech said they would be too big for the car, so on 2/20, I called to change my order. They said that since I ordered "Custom" wheels, I couldn't cancel the order. Claiming that the manufacturer has already begun to press the wheels. I highly doubt that, because how ITF are off the Shelf Asanti ABL-22 Alpha 5s - Custom? They have these wheels in stock all day at discount tire, so i know theyre not custom. So why is carID refusing to edit\cancel my order? BAD Business Practices.

Date of experience: January 25, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Pat,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Mexico
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
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STAY AWAY!

CarID sent the wrong part. Though they refunded for the wrong parts, I was forced to pay for shipping. They not only wasted my time, they would not refund the $36.80 they still owe for their mistake.

I bought an alternator for my 92 Ford Ranger 5.0 V6. After I ordered the part, I received the invoice which stated that the alternator was for 92 Ford Ranger and showed that it fit three different engine sizes. Obviously there is a problem with their software.

They probably sent the information to the shipper who, instead of checking with me on the actual size of my engine and the part I needed, just shipped the most popular size. That screwed the shipper and screwed me.

I sent email after email to CarID for them to refund the $36.80. Each time, they told me to go F*** myself.

I then disputed the charge on my card. Then CarID fought it charging me again for the $36.80. Now I have to spend more time sending pictures to my credit cards company.

There are legitimate places to get your auto parts. STAY AWAY from CarID.

PostScript: I went to Auto Zone to buy the alternator I needed since I had already waited a week and a half for the wrong part, it turned out it was exactly the same price I spent at CarID, including the shipping. I would have saved nothing by getting the right part form CarID. Instead, I wasted an additional $35 and hours of my time.

Date of experience: January 23, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Client,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

We would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

Pennsylvania
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I have tried to order a few times from this company, nothing but problems, pay a little more to a more reputable company. They have no customer supervisor to speak to, no way to fix problems, and prices are misquoted. I even emailed the main office, no response now for over a week even after a dozen emails to main office listed in NJ DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!

Date of experience: January 22, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Dave,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered wheels and tires. Spending 2 grand! A few days later they gave me a shipping date of 4 months away. That was insanely ridiculous and I emailed them. It took them 4 days to email me back telling me that my ship date was only a week away. I then sent them and email with the screenshot of my email saying 4 months away. Then it took them ANOTHER 4 days to email telling me "oh you're right" Then they cancelled my order. Took 2 weeks just to argue with them about their own order malfunction and to get cancelled...

Date of experience: January 19, 2021
Carid C. CARiD Rep
over a year old

Dear Tyrel,

We are terribly sorry to know about your frustrating experience with our company.

This is not how we usually work and we would appreciate an opportunity to look deeper into the issue and facilitate the resolution process for you. CARiD team is doing its best in order to provide each and every client with a top-notch customer service during these challenging times for our country and the whole world.

Please, email me directly at chester.ha@carid.com with your order details and i will assist you further as well as offer compensation for the inconveniences caused.

Looking forward to your response!

Sincerely,
Consumer Relations Department at CARiD.com.

From the business

CARiD.com is an e-commerce retailer of auto parts and accessories, specializing in both OEM and aftermarket products.

Founded in 2003 in New York City, CARiD.com serves over 50,000 automotive products for most existing cars, trucks, and SUVs. Among its best-sellers are body kits, lambo doors, dash kits, custom grilles, spoilers, lights and logo mats.

At CARiD, we showcase the finest car accessories that do the trick. We offer aftermarket car parts, designed for specific models, resulting in a precise match and a perfect interaction with factory parts and mechanisms. Whether it's technical upgrade, protection, or exotic fashion, our line of accessories has you covered. The most respected brand names along with the best value are why this is your premier destination for all Car Accessories and Performance Parts that add character and class.