Fasteners & clips

Car fasteners and clips in the United States: what they cost

In the United States, a single push fastener for a common GM, Ford or Chrysler car costs about $1, and assortment kits of 140 to 470 pieces run from about $6 to $15. These figures are approximate, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. The quickest way to get current prices for your car is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Find the right clip before you order

Most car clips are sold by type and size, not by model, so a kit is often the practical choice when you do not know the exact part. Trim panels, door cards and bumper covers use clips with different heads and lengths, and a wrong size will not hold. Remove one old clip, measure its shank and head in millimeters or inches, and note the car model and year. A photo of the old clip helps a seller match it faster.

Standards and federal rules that apply

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publishes compliance guidance on the Fastener Quality Act, a federal law passed after a series of high-profile fastener failures in the 1980s. Fastener standards are documents that set out the parameters a fastener must meet, so a spec printed on the package or the part number is worth checking. U.S. Customs and Border Protection classifies fasteners under a specific heading (7318), which matters for fasteners shipped from abroad.

Season, delivery and units in US cities

November is the start of winter across much of the country, and December to February is the coldest stretch. Buying a replacement kit before the cold months means one less trip to the car in bad weather. Sellers in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix quote in dollars, with sizes in inches and quantities by piece count. Name your city so the seller can quote delivery to you.

What to write in your request

Give the car make, model and year, the place the clip goes (door, dash, bumper or trunk), and the fastener type if you know it. Add the part number if you have one, the quantity you need and your budget in dollars. A short description with a photo of the old clip usually gets the most accurate reply.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the part in your own words in a chat, and the request is free for buyers. BlaBlaPrice reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the United States. Sellers registered on the platform reply in the chat with their price and delivery terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Start a request, read how BlaBlaPrice works, or browse car accessories for related parts.