Car owners that drive old vehicle models must love them so much that letting go is quite hard. When you own a Mercury car, you are assured that they will last for a long time. But sometimes some car parts just need to be replaced. By replacing your Mercury hubcaps, you not only improve your car's appearance, but you also ensure that your brake system and wheel bearings won't be filled with dirt. Mercury hubcaps carry the trademark symbol of the company. Hubcaps are decorative disks that serve as covering for the central portion of the wheel. They can be chrome plated, aluminum, or alloy steel. You can choose from art deco inspired design to simple stylish lines and curves. They can be designed with five-spokes, wide spokes and wire spokes, just to mention a few. One conception about hubcaps is that they have a tendency to fall off on bad roads. This problem is still common today. There are two retention system used on hubcaps - clip-on retention and bolt-on retention. It is most likely that a clip-on hub will pop off when the wheel contacts with a curbstone or pothole. On the other hand, a bolt-on hub becomes loose over time and tends to vibrate, rattle and squeak. So when your hubcaps start to fall off, it is time to check out our web site and purchase our genuine Mercury hubcaps.