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# **hood pins**

**Skip it****53/100 **

a small market ($161K/yr) — hood pins doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$161K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+202.2%**

**Products**

**28**

**Brands**

**22**

was 26 a year ago

**Sellers**

**50**

**Price range**

**$6.37–$75.92**

**Returns**

**1.9%**

**Rating**

**4.2★**

**Skip it**

Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**8**

 ×0.30

Growth

**77**

 ×0.30

Competition

**62**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**68**

 ×0.10

Returns

**84**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +202.2% year over year.

5K2KSpike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

## **Competition**

- Klfte26% - RVCAZON14% - IHOTDER13% - kipa7% - Hypertune5% - ANJOSHI5% - Other (16 brands)30%

The top 5 products take 48% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 22 brands and 50 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**22 **▼falling

was 26 a year ago

**Sellers**

**50**

**Top 5 brand share**

**65%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Klfte 2 Pack Trucks Hood Pin for Car Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lOyq8APEL.jpg) [**Klfte 2 Pack Trucks Hood Pin for Car Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking(Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX258VH5)

Klfte$8.474.6★23019%▲rising

2
![STETION Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2 Pack 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Quick Release Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (2 Pack-Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WbGMwi8CL.jpg) [**STETION Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2 Pack 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Quick Release Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (2 Pack-Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L428V3W)

RVCAZON$38.094.4★2,17711%▼falling

3
![KIPA Stainless Hood Pin Set Chrome Hardware for Chevy Ford Mopar Drag Racing Race Durable # 4056](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fyLMY99sL.jpg) [**KIPA Stainless Hood Pin Set Chrome Hardware for Chevy Ford Mopar Drag Racing Race Durable # 4056**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HRZ52KC)

kipa$15.474.4★2787%▼falling

4
![Hood Pins Kit for Car - Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking - Universal Car Mods Exterior Accessories Fits Most Car Truck SUV(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KU-REwn5L.jpg) [**Hood Pins Kit for Car - Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking - Universal Car Mods Exterior Accessories Fits Most Car Truck SUV(Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7QD4TFV)

IHOTDER$8.084.5★4736%▼falling

5
![Klfte 2 Pack Trucks Hood Pin for Car Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking(Sliver)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419IMQwxH8L.jpg) [**Klfte 2 Pack Trucks Hood Pin for Car Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking(Sliver)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX24G597)

Klfte$8.414.6★2306%▲rising

6
![Hypertune Universal Racing Car Flush Hood Latch & Pin Kit - Engine Bonnet Lock Kit - Flush Mounted Hood Pins - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CV5gUIF6L.jpg) [**Hypertune Universal Racing Car Flush Hood Latch & Pin Kit - Engine Bonnet Lock Kit - Flush Mounted Hood Pins - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZXG5359)

Hypertune$20.433.9★925%▲rising

7
![Stainless Steel Car Hood Pins Kit - [New Upgrade] Carbon Fiber Car Hood Cover Quick Release Pin for Reducing Shaking - Universal Automotive Exterior Accessories (Carbon Fiber Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YAqZD7EIL.jpg) [**Stainless Steel Car Hood Pins Kit - \[New Upgrade\] Carbon Fiber Car Hood Cover Quick Release Pin for Reducing Shaking - Universal Automotive Exterior Accessories (Carbon Fiber Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2KYYCFD)

IHOTDER$8.334.5★4735%▲rising

8
![ANJOSHI 2 Pack Quick Release Latch Universal 2.44in/62mm Diameter Aluminum Alloy Push Button Hood Pins Lock Clip Kit for Auto Car (Black Pro)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411hX0AqwYL.jpg) [**ANJOSHI 2 Pack Quick Release Latch Universal 2.44in/62mm Diameter Aluminum Alloy Push Button Hood Pins Lock Clip Kit for Auto Car (Black Pro)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WN6RLYD)

ANJOSHI$32.214.4★5875%▲rising

9
![Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit - BlackUniversal Racing Car Hood Pin Engine Bonnet Latch Lock Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ux7crXg3L.jpg) [**Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit - BlackUniversal Racing Car Hood Pin Engine Bonnet Latch Lock Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPFJVDZQ)

RSYEKU$25.963.5★274%▲rising

10

![A Set of Universal Plus Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit Hood Pin Plus Flush Mount Latch Kit Lock Black Carbon Fiber Gift Refit Car Aero Catch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ow6D5hHXL.jpg) [**A Set of Universal Plus Flush Hood Latch and Pin Kit Hood Pin Plus Flush Mount Latch Kit Lock Black Carbon Fiber Gift Refit Car Aero Catch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG6172D3)

NUHUi$35.142.9★123%▲rising

11

![Allstar Performance ALL18512 Steel Hood Pin Kit with 3/16 Flip-Over Clip](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nTz+4Q7hL.jpg) [**Allstar Performance ALL18512 Steel Hood Pin Kit with 3/16 Flip-Over Clip**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BZQ9DI)

Allstar Performance$16.884.4★4813%▲rising

12

![STETION Quick Release Latch License Plate Lock Clip 1.25 Diameter Aluminum Alloy Car Hood Pins Lock Clip Kit for Bumper Hood License Plate (2 Pack - Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419VxySGiPL.jpg) [**STETION Quick Release Latch License Plate Lock Clip 1.25 Diameter Aluminum Alloy Car Hood Pins Lock Clip Kit for Bumper Hood License Plate (2 Pack - Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HFXR4W7)

RVCAZON$15.934.4★2,1773%—flat

13

![Black Racing Car Quick Release Bonnet Lock Hood Pins Latch No Key Locking Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t9hHXAk1L.jpg) [**Black Racing Car Quick Release Bonnet Lock Hood Pins Latch No Key Locking Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C4PGQPT)

TEAMWILL$28.203.0★892%▼falling

14

![Watris Veiyi Hood Pins for Truck - 4in Threaded Engine Hood Pin Plate Lock Car Modified Accessory (1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CR0749QSL.jpg) [**Watris Veiyi Hood Pins for Truck - 4in Threaded Engine Hood Pin Plate Lock Car Modified Accessory (1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCWNW814)

Watris Veiyi$10.114.5★1672%—flat

15

![Klfte 2 Pack Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Pu+oLsNNL.jpg) [**Klfte 2 Pack Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G25HTLKM)

Klfte$36.725.0★62%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 28 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Klfte 2 Pack Trucks Hood Pin for Car Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lOyq8APEL.jpg)**Klfte 2 Pack Trucks Hood Pin for Car Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking(Black)** Klfte**$8.47**4.6★230 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX258VH5) [![STETION Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2 Pack 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Quick Release Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (2 Pack-Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WbGMwi8CL.jpg)**STETION Quick Latch Hood Pins Universal 2 Pack 2.44 Diameter Quick Release Latch Push Button Quick Release Hood Bonnet Pins Lock Clip Kit (2 Pack-Black)** RVCAZON**$38.09**4.4★2,177 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L428V3W) [![KIPA Stainless Hood Pin Set Chrome Hardware for Chevy Ford Mopar Drag Racing Race Durable # 4056](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fyLMY99sL.jpg)**KIPA Stainless Hood Pin Set Chrome Hardware for Chevy Ford Mopar Drag Racing Race Durable # 4056** kipa**$15.47**4.4★278 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HRZ52KC) [![Hood Pins Kit for Car - Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking - Universal Car Mods Exterior Accessories Fits Most Car Truck SUV(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KU-REwn5L.jpg)**Hood Pins Kit for Car - Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking - Universal Car Mods Exterior Accessories Fits Most Car Truck SUV(Black)** IHOTDER**$8.08**4.5★473 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7QD4TFV) [![Klfte 2 Pack Trucks Hood Pin for Car Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking(Sliver)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419IMQwxH8L.jpg)**Klfte 2 Pack Trucks Hood Pin for Car Stainless Steel Hood Pin Lock Clip with Racing Lanyard for Fixing Car Hood Cover & Reduce Shaking(Sliver)** Klfte**$8.41**4.6★230 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX24G597) [![Hypertune Universal Racing Car Flush Hood Latch & Pin Kit - Engine Bonnet Lock Kit - Flush Mounted Hood Pins - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CV5gUIF6L.jpg)**Hypertune Universal Racing Car Flush Hood Latch & Pin Kit - Engine Bonnet Lock Kit - Flush Mounted Hood Pins - Black** Hypertune**$20.43**3.9★92 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZXG5359) [![Stainless Steel Car Hood Pins Kit - [New Upgrade] Carbon Fiber Car Hood Cover Quick Release Pin for Reducing Shaking - Universal Automotive Exterior Accessories (Carbon Fiber Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YAqZD7EIL.jpg)**Stainless Steel Car Hood Pins Kit - \[New Upgrade\] Carbon Fiber Car Hood Cover Quick Release Pin for Reducing Shaking - Universal Automotive Exterior Accessories (Carbon Fiber Black)** IHOTDER**$8.33**4.5★473 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2KYYCFD) [![ANJOSHI 2 Pack Quick Release Latch Universal 2.44in/62mm Diameter Aluminum Alloy Push Button Hood Pins Lock Clip Kit for Auto Car (Black Pro)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411hX0AqwYL.jpg)**ANJOSHI 2 Pack Quick Release Latch Universal 2.44in/62mm Diameter Aluminum Alloy Push Button Hood Pins Lock Clip Kit for Auto Car (Black Pro)** ANJOSHI**$32.21**4.4★587 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WN6RLYD)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**27%

*“Decent quality”*

**Value For Money**16%

*“Great deal, as advertised”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“Great deal, as advertised”*

**Efficiency**8%

*“Works really well”*

**Durability**6%

*“Reliable and durable”*

**Strength**5%

*“Sturdy”*

**Design-Overall**4%

*“The look is amazing”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**3%

*“Looks good and fits good very adjustable”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“easy install”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Looks good and fits good very adjustable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**22%

*“Absolute garbage”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**11%

*“the cable is rusted”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“small”*

**Durability**8%

*“Failed within a month”*

**Assembly/Installation**7%

*“Dont want to install these”*

**Defective Material/Parts**4%

*“Its ok. One of them broke”*

**Color**4%

*“Color changing not listed”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%

*“No instructions”*

**Strength**4%

*“Break very easy”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Broke 1st day cheap materials”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall47% - Defective Material/Parts10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product9% - Functionality-Overall6% - Compatibility-Overall6% - Quality-Overall5% - Mounting3% - Value For Money3% - Material Quality2% - Touch/Button Controls1%