Honda Fit First generation (GE1/2/3) (2007 - 2008)

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First generation (GE1/2/3) of Honda Fit has been in production since 2007 by 2008.
Honda Fit First generation (GE1/2/3) dimensions and specs
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Body style | Hatchback |
Engine options | L15A1, 1.5L I-4, 109 HP, 105 lb/ft |
Length | 157.40 in |
Width | 66.20 in |
Height | 60.00 in |
Wheelbase | 96.50 in |
Curb weight | 2432 - 2471 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 51.20 in |
Rear hip room | 51.00 in |
Front Headroom | 40.60 in |
Rear Headroom | 38.60 in |
Front shoulder room | 52.80 in |
Rear shoulder room | 50.60 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 10.80 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 28 - 33/34 - 38 |
Towing capacity | 900 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 9.50 sec |
¼ mile time | 17.00 sec |
Honda Fit Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Honda Fit First generation (GE1/2/3) production period from 2007 to 2008 drivers have reported 534 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, STEERING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Model Year | Complaints |
2008 Fit |
193
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2007 Fit |
341
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS i was driving about 45 mph on a highway. i hit the car in front of me from behind. the... |
105
~ 35311 miles |
STEERING we own a 2008 honda fit. at the time of the incident we had approx 48k miles on the vehicle.... |
86
~ 59447 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda fit. the honda fit sport is designed so that the instrument panel illuminates to... |
62
~ 69264 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE i have a 2008 honda fit...the first indication there was a problem was condensation building up inside on the windows...at... |
58
~ 65787 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda fit. the honda fit sport is designed so that the instrument panel illuminates to... |
41
~ 63753 miles |
ENGINE 2008 honda fit (automatic) stalls when vehicle is in "drive" when driving at a slow/decreased speed (parking into a parking... |
35
~ 88622 miles |
STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda fit. the contact stated that water was leaking on the rear floor board behind... |
31
~ 33344 miles |
POWER TRAIN when driving vehicle engine lags at about 50 mph. also when engine is still cold and transmission is in drive... |
27
~ 128573 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda fit. while reversing from a parking space at approximately 2 mph there was... |
22
~ 51598 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC unsafe design - recall request i am the owner of a 2008 honda fit with standard transmission. the ten-minute test... |
16
~ 29761 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my honda fit repeatedly stalls from cold engine starts. this has been happening regularly and randomly for the last several... |
13
~ 41087 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 honda fit aug. 29 2009: vehicle in reverse foot on brake engine surged with no use of accelerator... |
13
~ 67289 miles |
SEATS unsafe design - recall request i am the owner of a 2008 honda fit with standard transmission. the ten-minute test... |
13
~ 40760 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES my 2008 honda fit sometimes experiences loss of braking power when it has been started after sitting for many hours.... |
12
~ 65266 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i bought honda fit 2008 model a month ago. the traffic stopped and we stopped but the vehicle in the... |
12
~ 21700 miles |
VISIBILITY i own a 2008 honda fit. approximately one year ago - in the winter of 2009 my car started to... |
8
~ 25648 miles |
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i own a 2007 honda fit sport model- that was involved in an accident. i was driving my car on... |
7
~ 34333 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights aim too low causing limited visibility. the dealer raised the... |
7
~ 69080 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER i own a 2008 honda fit (manual transmission). beginning last winter (january 2014) ice forms on the interior of the... |
6
~ 45167 miles |
SUSPENSION my son hit a trailer from behind. truck decided to back up at same time my son took off. air... |
5
~ 275104 miles |
TIRES water in spare tire well. originally thought water in the tire well was due to hatch opening during rain/snow but... |
5
~ 47241 miles |
SEAT BELTS my sister and i were sitting in stopped traffic on a california freeway in her 2008 honda fit when we... |
5
~ 34357 miles |
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING (1) no warnings or events leading to the failure are evident. it has happened 4 times in that last 2... |
5
~ 52720 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i have taken this vehicle to several mechanics auto zone found 9 codes most of them were regarding misfiring in... |
4
~ 69850 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at 6:00 pm last friday i drove my 2007 honda fit over a low-lying parking barrier left out in the... |
4
~ 41500 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM car kept stalling when i would turn on the engine and also while driving on the street it kept bucking... |
3
~ 109559 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. while driving at 60 mph she noticed that the headlights would not... |
3
~ 62050 miles |
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the contact stated the low beam headlights were failing and would intermittently... |
3
~ 57905 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING 2008 honda fit sport - dash lights are on all the time not just when headlights are turned on as... |
3
~ 16167 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS i own a 2007 honda fit sport model- that was involved in an accident. i was driving my car on... |
3
~ 29259 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN continuing problem with 2007 honda fit automatic transmission hesitation to down shift at 2-5 mph such as rolling stops at... |
3
~ 18345 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES driver side door lock cylinder has failed. honda dealer states it'll be over $300 to fix. search of the web |
2
~ 45000 miles |
WHEELS have had two blowouts on the same wheel (rear passenger) with different tire brands in less than three years of... |
2
~ 25000 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE significant water leak through the driver's side doors causing accumulation of mold and other irritants. as an asthmatic this car... |
2
~ 53507 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the vehicle was parked and the contact stated whenever there were heavy rains... |
2
~ 66007 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota fit. the contact stated that the tpms light constantly illuminated. the vehicle was... |
2
~ 11050 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioning failed. took vehicle to honda dealer and was informed that damage to condenser was caused by "road debris" |
2
~ 11284 miles |
EQUIPMENT rock damage to condenser caused ac failure due to aluminum grade condenser and lack of adequate protection. aluminum condenser can... |
2
~ 7000 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the air conditioner stopped working on my 2007 honda civic. when i phoned the dealer to inquire if this would... |
2
~ 11068 miles |
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2007 honda fit sport. consumer writes with regard to recall no. 16v-344 and 07-011 for vehicle and inquires when parts |
1
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FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the contact stated that the front and rear windows became inoperable without... |
1
~ 96000 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES with no precipitating event that we are aware of the inner sidewall of the left front tire blew out while... |
1
~ 129775 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES vehicle parked during rain event noted heavy leakage into spare tire well and passenger side rear floorboards. it appears to... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2007 honda fit. consumer writes in regards to safety recall airbag repairs *tgw the consumer stated he took his vehicle... |
1
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HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. while driving any speed the contact stated that the vehicle felt as... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i am fortunately not reporting on a failure per se or an accident i am reporting a potentially deadly flaw... |
1
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my clutch went out twice in under 17 000 miles. driven a manual transmission for about 20 years. first clutch... |
1
~ 6011 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the vehicle was parked and the contact stated whenever there were heavy rains... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT was driving on sunny clear day. traveling at 40-45 mph when traffic came to complete stop. applied brakes and car... |
1
~ 30000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC was driving on sunny clear day. traveling at 40-45 mph when traffic came to complete stop. applied brakes and car... |
1
~ 30000 miles |
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN knowledge of failure of right axle lift bearing on 1 2007 honda fit speed and 2008 honda fit speed (2). |
1
~ 44000 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT purchased (online) a set of "07-08 honda fit altezza jdm black tail lights light new" from a retailer located in... |
1
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TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the vehicle has dunlop tires size 195/55/r15 (na). the contact noticed a bulge... |
1
~ 20450 miles |
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT to whom it may concern: i tried talking to honda where i got the car... and they refuse to pay... |
1
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REAR > SUSPENSION my 2007 honda fit has continually wore out tires on the rear of the car wearing the outer edge after... |
1
~ 23106 miles |
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the contact stated that the gears were not shifting properly. the failure occurred... |
1
~ 18000 miles |
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the contact stated that the gears were not shifting properly. the failure occurred... |
1
~ 18000 miles |
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the contact stated that the fuel tank is located beneath the driver and... |
1
~ 800 miles |
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. while buckling his grandchild into the back seat the contact realized that the... |
1
~ 11000 miles |
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING excessive glare from poor design of headlight and led taillights causing excessive glare creating safety risk for other vehicles and... |
1
~ 100 miles |
COLUMN > STEERING tl* - the contact stated that the vehicle accelerates by itself. when he turns the steering wheel either left or... |
1
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda fit. the passenger side windshield wiper skips across the windshield. the water that remains... |
1
~ 4000 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was following behind a new 2007 honda accord with the new led brake lights at night. when the driver... |
1
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How to improve the appearance of your Honda Fit and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Honda Fit to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
- ✔...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Xotic Tech Carbon Fiber Style Car Wheel ...
- 4 pieces of Carbon Fiber Texture Car Wheel Eyebrow Protector Arch Trim.
- Made of premium soft rubber with black carbon fiber pattern paint, flexible, waterproof and durable.
- These car wheel lip arch strips will protect...
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Enkei 16x7 EDR9 (Matte Black) Wheels/Rim...
- Universal Application.
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
Coilovers
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Rev9 R9-HS2-099 Hyper-Street II Coilover...
- Compatible With Honda Fit (GD) 2006 2007 2008
- Spring Rate: Front - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) | Rear - 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: No, Reuse Factory Top Mount | No, Reuse Factory...
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Coilover Suspensions Shock Struts Kits A...
- 【FITMENT】The Coilover Suspensions Kits fits for 2006-2008 for Honda Fit (Note: if you car model is 2007-2008 for Honda Fit, for 1st Gen USA Model only)
- 【SAFETY AND COMFORT】Easy to control, significantly improves stability when...
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ECCPP Coilover Struts fit for Honda Spri...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2006-2008 for Honda Fit. Professional installation recommended.(Note: if you car model is 2007-2008 for HondaFit, for 1st Gen USA Model only)
- ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: 2 piece front( 8kg/1), 2...
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ECCPP Coilover Struts Fit for Honda Spri...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2007 2008 for Honda Fit Base Hatchback 4-Door, 2008 for Honda Fit DX Hatchback 4-Door, 2006 2007 2008 for Honda Fit EX Hatchback 4-Door, 2006 2007 2008 for...
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MOSTPLUS Coilover Compatible with 2007-2...
- Application: Compatible with 2007-2008 Honda Fit Base; Compatible with 2008 Honda Fit DX; Compatible with 2006-2008 Honda Fit EX/LX; Compatible with 2007-2008 Honda Fit Sport. 【NOTE: These Coilovers Strut will "Lowering your car" and DOES...
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ANGLEWIDE Adjustable Height Coilovers St...
- COMPAITLBE VEHICLES - Fit for 2007-2008 for Honda Fit 1st Gen USA Model
- GOOD HANDLING - The Coilover lowering strut can improve handling with coilovers as opposed to some of the stock suspension systems that...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...

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