How to Find a Video System That Can Fit in Your Car

Although you should always keep your eyes on the road, nothing says your passengers can't enjoy a movie or video game on road trips. Instead of listening to them complain, find a video system that can fit in your car and keep them entertained.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Set a budget for your in-car video system. Knowing how much you can spend will limit your choices to a few models within a narrow price range. Hunt down in-car video systems that fit within this price range.
   
   
   

2. Look over your initial list of car video systems. If any of them are built-in systems, remember to add in the cost of installation to their overall price. The cost of installation may put them out of your price range.
   
   
   

3. Research what kind of monitors are used in each of your remaining car video systems. Find and record the technical specs of each monitor. Manufacturer's websites are a good place to start looking for this information.
   
   

4. Eliminate the car video systems that have monitors that are sub-standard for your price range. Video quality should be one of your top concerns when you are looking for a car video system.

5. Note how each of the remaining systems will fit in your car. Some will install actually in your car's roof, while others will simply attach to the rear seats with straps.

6. Use price to select a car video system that will fit in your car. If there is a tie, use customer service to guide your final choice.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to budget for accessories. Also, look for included accessories when comparing the value of car video system packages.
• Remember that most consumer goods have a sales cycle. If you are shopping for a car video system, find out when the good sales and promotions are available.
• Take your time. Don't be pressured into a purchase that you aren't happy with, and don't put down your money for a product that you haven't researched.