Archive for January, 2015

A Brief History of the Hubcap

How long ago would you guess that the hubcap was invented? Fifty years? A hundred? You might be very surprised to learn that the first Hubcap was used in the late 17th century on the Newton Reaction Carriage. Early hubcaps were usually referred to as grease or dirt caps, as their primary function was to prevent dirt […]

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Hubcap FAQ

We’ve noticed that those who don’t work directly in the auto industry often have a hard time differentiating between the terms “hubcaps”, and “center caps”. Add the term “wheel covers” to the mix and you’ve got a recipe for confusion. We don’t blame you, either, since these words sound as if they basically describe the […]

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