Nissan Altima Fifth generation (L33) (2013 - 2015)

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Fifth generation (L33) of Nissan Altima has been in production since 2013 by 2015.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fifth generation (L33) is longer than the previous generation by 0.8 inches , is wider by 1.3 inches , is lower by 0.1 inches. The weight of the car has decreased by 72 lbs.
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Nissan Altima Fifth generation (L33) dimensions and specs
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Fifth generation (L33) | |
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Body style | Sedan, Coupe |
Engine options | VQ35DE, 3.5L V-6, 250 HP, 260 lb/ft |
QR25DE, 2.5L I-4, 175 HP, 180 lb/ft | |
Transmission | Xtronic 2-spd CVT w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel |
Length | 180.9 - 191.5 in |
Width | 70.7 - 72 in |
Height | 55.9 - 58.1 in |
Wheelbase | 105.3 - 109.3 in |
Curb weight | 3108 - 3355 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 - 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 54 - 54.2 in |
Rear hip room | 47.6 - 52.1 in |
Front Headroom | 39.1 - 40 in |
Rear Headroom | 35.6 - 37.1 in |
Front shoulder room | 53.9 - 56.4 in |
Rear shoulder room | 52.4 - 56.4 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18 - 20 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 22 - 27/31 - 38 |
Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.9 - 7.7 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.5 - 16.2 sec |
Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima Fifth generation (L33) production period from 2013 to 2015 drivers have reported 2693 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Model Year | Complaints |
2015 Altima |
424
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2014 Altima |
635
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2013 Altima |
1634
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph another vehicle crash into... |
671
~ 21551 miles |
POWER TRAIN while attempting to make a turn at a stop light vehicle began to shake and slow down. it felt as... |
626
~ 55171 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING rear taillight housings fog up badly some dealerships didn't recognize problem then one did when i did not go back... |
430
~ 54612 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER from a stop there was no response when i pressed on the accelerator.then a surge when it did respond. this |
254
~ 53510 miles |
ENGINE on the way to get a cup of coffee (less than one mile from my home) a car started coming... |
210
~ 48269 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM example 1. while driving in my town home community and slightly turning right while going up a slightly inclined road... |
199
~ 35620 miles |
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph the vehicle veered... |
180
~ 101824 miles |
STEERING power steering pump began making very loud high pitch whining noise after only owning the car for two days. took... |
137
~ 27840 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE on the way to get a cup of coffee (less than one mile from my home) a car started coming... |
123
~ 46936 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES the driver in front of me suddenly stopped and when i applied hard pressure on the brakes they did not... |
88
~ 35764 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i have noticed that if you apply the emergency brake with cruise control on it does not cut out the... |
69
~ 40143 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER while driving in new york i suddenly heard a pop and realized that the windshield cracked at the bottom of... |
66
~ 31132 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2014 nissan altima sl 2.5 makes allot of noise and vibration when you accelerate to get up to a highway... |
62
~ 38932 miles |
SEATS [xxx] january 31 2015 dear sir: i bought my nissan 2014 altima in may 2014. i have sciatic nerve pain... |
42
~ 14485 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was at an intersection preparing to make a left turn. when there was an opening in oncoming traffic i... |
42
~ 54512 miles |
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. while driving at 35 mph the hood unlatched independently. the vehicle was... |
41
~ 48820 miles |
SEAT BELTS my son lost control of his vehicle due to a seizure he hit a on coming 4 wheel drive truck... |
33
~ 19687 miles |
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. while driving 30 mph the brakes began to squeak and the vehicle... |
31
~ 83719 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. the contact stated that a manufacturer recall notice was received in mid... |
23
~ 14712 miles |
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE i was driving with my wife and daughter and just stopped at a light. i made a left hand turn... |
12
~ 34858 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the interior driver's side door release mechanism failed leaving it impossible to exit the vehicle without lowering the driver's side... |
11
~ 56645 miles |
STRUCTURE on wednesday july 15th 2014 i was leaving my community and there was a section on the way where water... |
11
~ 5380 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle wanders and does not keep in a straight line. it is not stable . there is lot of wind... |
9
~ 27508 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. the contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to illuminate brightly... |
8
~ 96729 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING start but when set to reverse or drive engine die. *tr... |
8
~ 2856 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving at an unknown speed the rear passenger side wheel became... |
7
~ 82546 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i purchased a brand new 2014 nissan altima sv from baker nissan north in houston texas (19630 northwest fwy houston... |
7
~ 16647 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. while traveling approximately 65 mph there was a loud popping sound and... |
6
~ 21673 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield cracked and continued to propagate. *tr... |
6
~ 7148 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2014 nissan altima s. i was driving on the freeway car just stopped running almost got hit by 2 cars... |
5
~ 63375 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving approximately 72 mph the hood unlatched and dented the hood... |
5
~ 41660 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY blind spot sensors are going off when raining! we had this checked out by the dealer twice and nothing was... |
5
~ 8328 miles |
TIRES new 2014 nissan altima came equipped with hankook optima h426 p215/60r16 94t tires. tire blew on freeway going 55mph with |
3
~ 56150 miles |
VISIBILITY the sunlight reflects off of the beige and glossy black interior finishes and causes a mirror image of the interior... |
3
~ 7643 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have had this car for 5 months and bought it brand new and it has been nothing but problems... |
3
~ 4567 miles |
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving 70 mph the control arm gave out and completely corroded... |
2
~ 79694 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate. the vehicle... |
2
~ 24500 miles |
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. the contact stated that the navigation screen failed to respond while navigating.... |
2
~ 650 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2013 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to defrost system problem. *smd the consumer noticed a severe defrosting problem in... |
2
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REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY after i bought the car i noticed the driver's side rear view mirror was vibrating while driving at all speeds.... |
2
~ 58 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving approximately 20 mph it felt as if the vehicle hit... |
1
~ 112000 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2013 nissan altima sv transmission shuttered while on the highway. i was in busy traffic and almost cause an... |
1
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SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the... |
1
~ 69603 miles |
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. when the vehicle was shifted from the park position into drive it... |
1
~ 125000 miles |
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my name is [xxx] and i am writing to you regarding my 2013 nissan altima. i am having an issue... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while exiting the vehicle the contact heard a loud pop sound. afterwards... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. while driving 10 mph the trunk of the vehicle opened without warning.... |
1
~ 28000 miles |
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. while driving approximately 30 mph the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the... |
1
~ 19000 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES i had a blowout and this was the closest tire shop to me at the time. i asked and was... |
1
~ 140490 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION takata recall- my 18 year old daughter was in a severe car wreck with side impact and rollover x 3.... |
1
~ 17 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT never received any information on a navigation software update recall or a secondary hood latch problem until i brought the |
1
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BACK OVER PREVENTION blind side zone detection on both sides of the vehicle malfunction during times of rainy weather. i have taken the... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES i purchased my car and 30 minutes after leaving the lot the check tire pressure light came on. my husband... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES i almost had a horrible accident on 1-22-15. i was going about 50 mph when the rear passenger tire completely... |
1
~ 12034 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. while driving at various speeds the steering wheel and the accelerator pedal... |
1
~ 4 miles |
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 2 mph his foot slipped off... |
1
~ 1000 miles |
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. the contact stated that he was able to shut the engine off... |
1
~ 1500 miles |
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning sensors... |
1
~ 8919 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan altima. while driving various speeds the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle... |
1
~ 1000 miles |
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph the power steering failed. |
1
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HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS headrest on 2013 altima hurts the back of my head when i drive the car. if it hurts in normal... |
1
~ 15 miles |
EQUIPMENT bought 2013 altima in feb. in march noticed the passenger light was on when someone was sitting in the seat.... |
1
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PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i am writing to you in the hope that someone will look into my complaint and safety concern with the... |
1
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How to improve the appearance of your Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima 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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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- [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.)
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cciyu 6PCS Universal Matte Black Front L...
- [ Vehicle Application ] - This front lip splitter is fit for compatible with Universal
- [ Quality Material ] - Our lip spoiler splitter made of high quality Plastic is light in weight and enduring,...
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Q1-TECH, Front Bumper Lip fit for compat...
- Fitment: Compatible with 2013 2014 2015 Nissan Altima Sedan/4DR Only
- Made From High Quality ABS with Painted Glossy Black that is Very Flexible and won't Crack
- Provide an elegant and personalized appearance, Front bumper guard...
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12 Pcs Universal Car Spoiler Canards Kit...
- Serviceable Material: made of soft PP material, our car spoiler is processed by exquisite workmanship, fine in texture, serviceable and reliable, well fit your car curves, resistant to wear, deformation, breakage and ageing; Meanwhile, it...
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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...
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Q1-Tech Q1-TECH,Front Bumper Lip fit for...
- ?Fitment: Compatible with 2013 2014 2015 Nissan Altima Sedan/4DR Only
- ?Made From High Quality ABS with Unpainted Matt Black that is Very Flexible and won't Crack
- ?Provide an elegant and personalized appearance, Front bumper guard...
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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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...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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Enkei RPF1 (18 x 8.5, 5 x 114.3) 40mm Of...
- Enkei RPF1 18x8.5 5x114.3 40mm Offset 73mm Bore Silver Wheel Rim G35/350z
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18x8 Enkei Lusso (Black) Wheels/Rims 5x1...
- Size: 18x8 +40
- PCD: 5x114.3
- Finish: Black Paint
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RTX BLACK WIDOW Custom Wheel - 17x7.5, 4...
- Lug nuts, installation kits, hub rings are not included with wheel purchase
- Pictures are meant to show the general style of the wheel.
- Please note that the number of lug holes and lip size/depth may...
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TOUREN TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Country Of Origin : China
- Package Weight : 26.0 Lbs
- Formed With A Fierce 14-Spoke Mesh Pattern That Lets Your Brake System Show Through
- Topped Off With A Matching Touren Center Cap
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Touren TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Matte Black/Machined Ring Finish
- 18x8 Size, 40 Offset
- Formed with a fierce 14-spoke mesh pattern that lets your brake system show through
- Topped off with a matching Touren center cap
- Made from aluminum for weight...
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16 inch Hubcaps Best for 2013-2019 Nissa...
- CHECK FIRST: Please refer to Amazon’s fitment tool to ensure this item will properly fit your vehicle wheels.
- DURABLE: Constructed from high quality materials for increased longevity. Designed to stay in place no matter the...
Coilovers
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Godspeed MSS1070-D MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Nissan Altima Sedan (L33) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018; TRUE COILOVERS CONVERSION
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm || 6 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-082_3 Hyper-Street II Coilov...
- Compatible With Nissan Altima Sedan (L33) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Pillow Ball Camber Plate...
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OCPTY Coilovers Suspension Lowering Kit ...
- FITS THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES - The Coilovers Struts fit for 2007-2015 for Nissan Altima /2009-2014 for Nissan Maxima
- IMPROVE HANDLING PERforMANCE - We use shock absorption with higher quality materials to meet the shock absorption...
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cciyu Coilover Suspension Shock Absorber...
- COMPATIBILITY: The Coilover struts fit for 2007-2015 for Nissan Altima /2009-2014 for Nissan Maxima
- DRIVING SAFETY: After long distance driving, the performance of the shock absorber will be degraded. Using a shock absorber with too...
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Ksport CNS390-KP | Compatible with 07-18...
- 36-WAY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING - All Ksport coilovers offer 36 levels of damping which allow you the ability to perfectly dial in your coilover kit. Set damping to full soft for a nice comfortable cruising setting...
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
Decals
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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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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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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car S...
- AGGRESSIVE LOOK:Tired of that boring OEM look? "Claw Marks" makes your car look wild. Your car is like a beast! Look no further this is your most suitable choice... Color: Black, Red, Yellow,Blue,Green,Orange,White. Size: 15.75in...
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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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