How to Buy a Savvy Car DVD Player

DVD players for cars are becoming more and more popular. But most aftermarket car accessories look, well, aftermarket. Getting one of those DVD players to actually look right in your car is almost impossible unless you're savvy about the one you choose. Here's how to buy a savvy car DVD player and make it look like it came installed from the factory.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Assess your needs. If you need to throw in a DVD for the kids while on a trip to the grocery store, you might not need a car DVD player that is very sophisticated. But if you do guided tours and show a video during the tour, you'll want a DVD player in your car or tour bus that lets your clients know that you are a professional.

2. Look at the available models on the market. Check all the options such as screen size, CD and MP3 playability and sound system integration technology. Also be sure to check the compatibility with your car's electrical system.

3. Set a budget. A car DVD player is nothing to spend the kids' lunch money on. Set an amount that you're willing to part with to have the luxury of a DVD player in your car. Depending on the model, a DVD player can set you back between 4 hundred and 2 thousand dollars. Be savvy about your budget as well as the car DVD player that you choose.

4. Shop around. Check websites such as bizrate.com for the best price on aftermarket car DVD players. A great choice might be a Sony MV-900SDS which has the benefit of a large 9-inch screen and roof liner mount.

5. Consider having a DVD player factory installed in your car. Many cars can now be fitted with DVD players, but to make it look factory installed, you might have to go to the factory. Also consider models that already have a DVD player as a factory option.

Resources

• Click here to visit bizrate.com to compare some savvy car DVD players.

[Saimon]

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