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Depending on how fast you like to drive, the last thing most people see of your car could be the taillights. And yet, those red pieces of plastic are often the least customized part of your vehicle. But that’s easily remedied when you upgrade your turn signals with aftermarket products.
eBay Motors offers a wide variety of vintage taillights, including these for a ’59 Caddy.
A set of iconic 1959 Cadillac taillights would get noticed—but if that’s not your look, there are plenty of options to add flair and excitement to the rear end of your ride.
Black-Outs
Smoke rear taillights for a Dodge Dakota
If your car’s exterior has dark hues, a black-out upgrade kit for the taillights applies a dark tint to tone down a bright-red lens. Likewise, you can use film or a spray to tint your lights—and then top it off with a darker surrounding fixture. This gives a car’s rear a menacing appearance.
But before you go to the dark side, check with local authorities to make sure they appreciate the finer points of automotive style over potential safety rules. While the NHTSA may not have issued any tinted tail light rulings to date, Buford T. Justice will surely have his own opinion.
Upgrade your Turn Signals with Brighter Bulbs or LEDs
A replacement LED tail light adds visibility.
These days, most rear taillights are powered by a single halogen bulb, which produces a spot of light that is diffused by a red lens. This often yields one bright red spot with a diminishing glow over the rest of the lens.
An attractive alternative is to use LED taillights with multiple points of light to cover the entire surface. This provides a turnkey solution when you upgrade your turn signals. Many LED taillight products easily insert into the existing fixture for plug-and-play installation.
If you’re anti-LED, then simply replace the stock bulb with a brighter, high-wattage lamp. This makes it easier for other cars to see you and makes your car stand out.
A taillight sequencer for the 2010 – 2017 Mustang
Upgrade with Sequential Turn Signals
A set of lights that turn on and off in sequence adds pizzazz while broadcasting your intent to change direction. Ford introduced sequential turn lights on the 1965 Thunderbird. Other models followed, but electrical glitches led to sequential turn signals falling out of favor.
The 2010 Mustang resurrected the look, followed by the Audi A4’s flashing lights. Recent Lexus and Toyota offerings followed suit, a sign that sequential tail lights are an enduring fashion trend.
To pull off the look, you need at least three distinct changes in a set of lenses. That’s possible with LED technology, which can separate a single lighting unit into distinct groups, thus replicating the pop of sequential turn signals.
These units from United Pacific Industries fit a variety of cars. With a flip of a switch, you turn off the sequence to temporarily shift to more sedate lighting.
Truck Tailgate Lights
This light illuminates under the tailgate.
Pickup truck owners can also install a LED light bar or a strip under the tailgate to produce a sequential look. This adds a warning light when braking.
Whichever route you go, the taillights offered on eBay Motors provide lots of ways to make a lasting impression when you leave others in your dust.
