A fastener is a piece of hardware that joins two items together for a non-permanent joint. Auto Rivets and welds are an example of when a fastener is permanent. If you search, you will see many different types of auto fasteners. Car Fasteners are tools that are typically used to hold two materials together. Automotive fasteners are a collection of products that are used in automotive and vehicle assembly. They are usually designed for specific makes models of vehicles. Automotive fasteners are made up of a variety of metals such as stainless steel, iron, brass, aluminum, nickel etc. Automotive bolts are often known as threaded fasteners. The main product types within the internally threaded fasteners are frangible collars and nuts. The types are endless, and a sampling of the many fasteners existing today are screws & bolts, Hanger bolts, Anchor bolts, Clamps, Stud, Grommets, Staples, Clips, Nails, Flanges, Hook and loops, swage nuts, Retaining pins, Rivets, sheet metal screws etc.