: The "24/7" culture of independent garages and backyard mechanics who work on builds long after commercial shops have closed.
In the 2021 car scene, "smoking" typically refers to two distinct visual trends: Midnight Auto Parts Smoking -2021-
: During 2021, many official parts were unavailable, leading to a rise in "midnight" sourcing where builders had to get creative with what was available on the second-hand market. : The "24/7" culture of independent garages and
Historically, the term "Midnight Auto Supply" or "Midnight Auto Parts" was used by car enthusiasts to describe parts obtained through less-than-legal means—literally parts "supplied" in the middle of the night from another vehicle. However, by 2021, the term underwent a rebranding within the tuner and DIY communities. It now often refers to: many official parts were unavailable