When it comes to custom-car enthusiasts and their rides, we’re talking about deep, loving connections. Spiritual, even!Guys pour their hearts and souls into their vehicles, tinkering on them for years as long-term garage projects (think Tim “The Toolman” Taylor from Home Improvement and his hotrod) or investing full-time energy into a total upgrade or makeover. Simply put, our automobiles are often rolling embodiments of our personalities, preferences, and tastes, which are themselves constantly evolving. So racing to match our needs is the growing number of custom options at our disposal—and not just for hotrods and high-end luxury vehicles, either. Today, customizing a car can be an affordable hobby that works from a sensible base—the type of vehicle the average workingman can afford to own!

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