The original and still the best barbed aluminum nipple, cover and clamp hose ends. Auto-Mate is intended for use with either Auto-Flex or Perform-O-Flex stainless steel braid protected hose in street or show applications—anywhere that reliable and professional appearing plumbing is required at an economical price.

Factory assembled hoses have been and still are offered using the Auto-Mate hose end and an aluminum crimping collar. Earl's now offers the crimping sleeves and a crimping tool to allow field assembly of these attractive, cost effective and lightweight fittings.