This section will cover modifications that are possible on cars. It will include bodykits, styling, bumpers, spoilers, splitters, arches, colour coding, lights, wing mirrors. Basically anything cosmetic that is on the outside of the car. Most of these guides are a step-by-step process showing you what to do and what is involved. Most if not all the guides are also available in downloadable formats, such as Acrobat Reader format (printing) or the guide itself compressed (zipped) for downloading for later reading. You will need the following programmes as shown on the left to be able to view or use them. Use the key below to gauge how difficult each modification will be. Please pick from the list below.

Warning: Before carrying out these modifications to your car, make sure your insurance company will accept them, otherwise you may find you've just made your policy void !

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This is a step-by-step guide on colour coding exterior trim. Most external trim on cars are detachable and they are fixed to the side of the car with plastic clips. The trim can be removed, colour coded and smoothed for that individual or tidy look.

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This is a step-by-step guide on removing the standard orange indicator and fitting clear front side indicators to a MK1 Nova. The same modification can be done to Astra's and Cavalier's too.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting a alloy fuel cap onto a Vauxhall Nova. Other models are supported. This fuel cap takes 5 minutes to fit and there are NO modifications to the bodywork like some older products that were on the market.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting bonnet lifters to a Vauxhall Nova, which requires no drilling and should only take 15 minutes to Fit. Other kits are available for the Corsa, Astra, Kadett, Calibra and Cavalier.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting a Universal Evo Spoiler onto a Calibra. However the same method can be applied to other models, i.e. Cavalier. Some electrical wiring is required for the brake light.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting a Nova GSi tailgate spoiler onto any model of Nova. However, this guide shows it fitted to a Nova GTE, which already has some of the mounting holes in place. Some electrical wiring is required for the brake light.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting Nova GTE/GSi side skirts. These can be added to any 3-door Nova, with a few screws and sticky pads. However, some time is needed to line up the skirts or they easily become lob sided.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting clear side indicators to a Nova. However, the same method can be applied to other makes and models. This guide will involve some cutting of the wings and some basic electric wiring.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting a Nova GSi front bumper (MK2) on a MK1 Nova (i.e. SR, GTE etc.). This is a simple modification to give it a different look, almost bolts straight into place.

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This is a step-by-step guide on modifying a Nova GSi front bumper so that the middle slat is removed and replaced with mesh. This guide shows the more complex 'boxed in' look, hence it will take several weeks to complete.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting a SEAT Cordoba front splitter onto a Nova GSi front bumper. The same method can be carried out on other models and makes (i.e. Astra, Calibra etc.).

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This is a step-by-step guide on delocking your car door. This guide is based on a Vauxhall Nova but the same method can be carried out on other models. Note: this is NOT the best way of doing it but it shows you what is involved.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting a mesh grille to the MK1 Nova GTE grilles. Although this guide is not restricted to this model, the same method can be adopted to other Vauxhall cars as well. This is a very cheap and easy modification that can be done in a weekend.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting Astra GSi bonnet vents onto a Nova, but these can be easily fitted to other models in the Vauxhall range. This is a simple modification that can be done in a weekend.

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This is a step-by-step guide on fitting a single Peugeot 206 fog lamp onto the Nova rear bumper. This guide is part of the Nova Euro Cluster Conversion guide. This is needed to make the fog lamp work. It also shows you how to smooth the rear bumper.

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This is a step-by-step guide on converting the back of the Nova to have either twin reverse or twin fog lamps by fitting a Euro cluster. Both methods are shown here. This is a very easy mod to do and requires no soldering (unless you want to).