Score Breakdown

How we calculated the Flare Score based on positive and negative signals.

Positive Signals

Valid SSL certificate from Google Trust Services

Established domain (25+ years old)

WHOIS information publicly available

Registered with reputable registrar (Network Solutions, LLC)

Not found on any blacklist (1 sources checked)

Privacy policy present

Modern security headers configured (HSTS, CSP)

Good website performance

Active social media presence

Contact information available

Built with Shopify (established platform)

Uses CDN for better performance and security

Negative Signals

Pro Tip: A valid SSL certificate is a basic requirement for any trustworthy site, but it doesn't guarantee the site is not a scam.

SSL & Security

SSL certificate and security headers configuration

Security Score

100/100

✓ Valid SSL (40) ✓ HSTS (20) ✓ CSP (20) ✓ X-Frame (20)

SSL Certificate

Issuer

Google Trust Services

Valid From

Nov 25, 2025

Valid Until

Feb 23, 2026

34 days remaining

Security Headers

HSTS

CSP

X-Frame-Options

Domain & WHOIS Information

Domain Age

25 years 1 months

Registered Dec 07, 2000

Very High Trust

Dec 2000 Expires Dec 2027

Established domain (5+ years) - High trust indicator

Registrar

Network Solutions

Registration Date

Dec 07, 2000 (25 years ago)

Last Updated

Apr 30, 2024

Expiration Date

Dec 07, 2027 (686 days remaining)

Server Location

Canada

Abuse Contact

[email protected]

+1.8777228662

   Domain Name: HOTRODHARDWARE.COM
   Registry Domain ID: 46426142_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
   Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.networksolutions.com
   Registrar URL: http://networksolutions.com
   Updated Date: 2024-04-30T23:08:26Z
   Creation Date: 2000-12-07T00:53:44Z
   Registry Expiry Date: 2027-12-07T00:53:45Z
   Registrar: Network Solutions, LLC
   Registrar IANA ID: 2
   Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
   Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.8777228662
   Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
   Name Server: NS1.WORLDNIC.COM
   Name Server: NS2.WORLDNIC.COM
   DNSSEC: unsigned
   URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/
>>> Last update of whois database: 2026-01-02T20:14:50Z <<<

For more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp

NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring
registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.

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The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.

DNS Configuration

Domain Name System records and email security configuration

Email Security

SPF

DKIM

DMARC

Basic

1

A

1

AAAA

5

MX

2

TXT

2

NS

1

                                                            aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

5

                                                            alt2.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

5

                                                            alt1.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

10

                                                            alt3.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

10

                                                            alt4.aspmx.l.google.com
                                                        

HTTP Headers

Key server response headers for security analysis.

Security (5)

Clickjacking Protection

Content Security Policy

HSTS

XSS Filter

MIME Sniffing Protection

Web Server

                                            cloudflare
                                        

CDN Cache

                                            DYNAMIC
                                        

Cloudflare Ray ID

                                            9b7ced1b4c09701f-CDG
                                        

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    "link": "<https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com>; rel=\"preconnect\", <https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com>; rel=\"preconnect\"; crossorigin, <https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/extensions\/019b6d39-119c-7668-b2a7-9d1b9794ac4a\/smart-product-filters-602\/assets\/globo.filter.min.js>; as=\"script\"; rel=\"preload\"",
    "date": "Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:15:03 GMT",
    "content-type": "text\/html; charset=utf-8",
    "content-encoding": "gzip",
    "x-sorting-hat-podid": "131",
    "x-sorting-hat-shopid": "28611805316",
    "x-storefront-renderer-rendered": "1",
    "etag": "W\/\"page_cache:28611805316:IndexController:6d37d114d0f5351d0287183b465f8548\"",
    "speculation-rules": "\"\/cdn\/shopifycloud\/storefront\/assets\/storefront\/storefronts.specrules-dd5621a1.json\"",
    "set-cookie": "_shopify_essential=:AZuAWW0_AAEAdl6xEqlGw9lMJu0zhKy6AiGVpPns78WakCivLXa-H9-xn-mhAgAXhLXbwcIyAloUIeUJwHItrRqhXvw6yDhwjTunbj-FNvH4zA07tAxqNgCQ3xetWWO29Csl1BjXQ8Ctn4A1ehDTDyyZakIfdkmeb8UW-v0kHloHh1GWWZlGt22965i4ohwPyiB75LZQCnMzM1dYu3bl_3mqYfkz_13ULGyjIn8lmiQ2a2jiTtjGWM8mGZllmRxPtF1dV12CNcgOEWzv0V74r_SU2RHY_QB_UtbYXWacur3X9nQwkcRIJMQVPf2bIDQahV7pI_j8tWgNSlpqFA:; Max-Age=31536000; Path=\/; HttpOnly; Secure; Priority=High; SameSite=Lax",
    "shopify-complexity-score": "300",
    "x-frame-options": "DENY",
    "content-security-policy": "block-all-mixed-content; frame-ancestors 'none'; upgrade-insecure-requests;",
    "strict-transport-security": "max-age=7889238",
    "x-shopid": "28611805316",
    "x-shardid": "131",
    "vary": "accept-encoding",
    "alt-svc": "h3=\":443\"; ma=86400",
    "content-language": "en-US",
    "powered-by": "Shopify",
    "server-timing": "cfRequestDuration;dur=84.000111, earlyhints",
    "x-dc": "gcp-europe-west1,gcp-europe-west1,gcp-europe-west1",
    "x-request-id": "d5aa74d7-4147-48e3-82e2-c69fd45629f5-1767384902",
    "cf-cache-status": "DYNAMIC",
    "report-to": "{\"endpoints\":[{\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/a.nel.cloudflare.com\\\/report\\\/v4?s=6z%2BMHvqdXHcV9jy5GECLM0d5ysRuHtyxOVLsr4XYGRNdmPydWAXKvtxNpLZWNOt4qTE2TkuZBy4ESn67G4BQWPUU0zg7AZNB2r9tIoh5o89UClM2cojWSJ0fIMT%2B5g9AXawZIw%3D%3D\"}],\"group\":\"cf-nel\",\"max_age\":604800}",
    "nel": "{\"success_fraction\":0.01,\"report_to\":\"cf-nel\",\"max_age\":604800}",
    "x-xss-protection": "1; mode=block",
    "x-content-type-options": "nosniff",
    "x-permitted-cross-domain-policies": "none",
    "x-download-options": "noopen",
    "server": "cloudflare",
    "cf-ray": "9b7ced1b4c09701f-CDG"
}

IP Geolocation

Server location and network information

Canada

Ottawa

IP Address

23.227.38.67

ISP / Hosting

Cloudflare, Inc.

Coordinates

45.4153, -75.6894

Country Code

CA

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Email Configuration

Email security and authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

SPF Record

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

DMARC

v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:[email protected],mai...

Performance Metrics

Website loading speed and performance analysis

85

Average

Load Time

0.17s

Excellent

Page Size

0.24MB

Optimized

Requests

128

Many

Overall

85/100

Performance score

Good performance, but there's room for optimization to improve loading speed.

Blacklist Check

Checking if this domain is listed on major security blacklists.

Google Safe Browsing

Safe

Discovered Subdomains

Publicly accessible subdomains associated with this domain.

www.hotrodhardware.com

mail.hotrodhardware.com

shop.hotrodhardware.com

Privacy & Trackers

2 Trackers Found

Privacy Policy

Google Analytics

General

Google Tag Manager

General

These trackers may be used for analytics, advertising, or site functionality.

Website Screenshot

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Hotrodhardware.com identifies itself as Minnesota's largest street rod dealer, offering a wide range of parts for hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, and various classic American car brands. The website aims to be a comprehensive source for automotive enthusiasts seeking components for their restoration or modification projects.

Security Assessment

The website exhibits a strong security posture. It utilizes a valid SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, ensuring encrypted communication and protecting user data during transmission until 2026. The domain's age of 25 years suggests established credibility. Critically, Google Safe Browsing reports a clean status, indicating no detected malware or phishing threats. This is a very positive trust signal, demonstrating the site's commitment to user safety.

Trust Level

With a FlareScore of 89/100, hotrodhardware.com presents a low-risk profile. The high score is supported by the SSL certificate, domain age, privacy policy, and, most importantly, the clean Google Safe Browsing status. While trackers are present, they are common for e-commerce sites using Shopify, Wix, and Google Analytics.

Recommendations

Users can generally trust hotrodhardware.com for browsing and purchases. However, standard online safety practices should still be followed:

Review the privacy policy to understand data handling practices.
**Use strong

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