Car Aftermarket Options

Car audio enthusiasts covet power and control. To achieve these things, you can add an amplifier and equalizer to your stereo system. The amplifier will add volume and depth of sound to any...

Battery cables are used to transmit power from the battery to the various electrical components in the vehicle. Technically speaking, the alternator is connected to the battery, which in turn...

Installing a car stereo system is one of the first things many people do to their vehicles. Once things get more complicated, and you're pushing more and more wattage through the system, it...

Car speakers alone will only provide so much in the way of quality and volume. For a truly powerful and complete sound, audio enthusiasts power their speakers with an amplifier. To supply your...

A key component to a quality car stereo is the amplifier. When installing an amplifier, you need to locate a suitable path for laying the main power wire (or hot wire), from the battery to the...

BMW owners have many options when it comes to factory installed audio systems. There are also even more options for aftermarket stereos and other media. When upgrading or repairing your BMW...

Batteries provide power to your vehicle when the car isn't running and provide all of the energy to turn the starter and get the system moving. But if you're storing your car for long periods of...

Upgrading your car with a high quality car stereo, means that you're going to get a better sound, and better feeling when driving your ride. But if you don't have the proper power to back it up,...

Driving lights greatly enhance driving safety, especially on unlit rural roads. Check state and local laws before installing these lights on your truck or car, as it may be illegal to operate...

When upgrading a Saturn audio system, there are three areas of immediate concern: the stereo deck, the speakers and the amplifier. The stereo deck and speakers require changes in hardware at a...

Saturn owners have a platform that allows for a moderate challenge in upgrading with aftermarket audio wares. When upgrading a stereo system, the speakers, the stereo deck itself and the...

Installing a new stereo is one of the simplest upgrades a car owner can perform. It seems like an involved and technical process, but with a few basic principals, most people can perform stereo...

Finding the right combination of speaker wires can be difficult when you're dealing with unmarked, after market wire. Here is a simple solution.

The Ford Focus is a vehicle that meets the needs of a wide variety of car owners. It comes in sporty trims and has good fuel efficiency. When Focus owners choose to upgrade their stock audio...

There are three major areas of concern when creating a quality car audio system. The speakers and the stereo deck need to be upgraded from the factory installed units, and an amplifier should be...

The ability to monitor the amperage of an automobile alternator is essential for those who have installed high-power usage equipment, whether the equipment consists of appliances in an RV or...

There are many reasons you might want to install a new stereo into your Volvo S70. Whether you are replacing a malfunctioning system or upgrading to an aftermarket deck, installing a stereo is a...

Changing the stock radio into something with more uses and options is one of the most popular aftermarket options for car owners. In the case of the Subaru Forester, which for many years came...

Toyota's luxury line of vehicles; Lexus, combines the Japanese automaker's track record of durability with elegance and premier styling. When performing maintenance or aftermarket upgrades,...

CD player installation is a common and simple aftermarket upgrade. To install a CD player into a Kia Sportage, you can have the work done at the dealership or at an aftermarket audio retailer, or...

For many audio enthusiasts, the key to a powerful and full sound is the amplifier. While speakers and stereo systems are important, nothing brings out specific and subtle dynamics of music like a...

Off road lighting is a great way to improve visibility for your vehicle. Lighting options are available from mild to long-range spot lights. Most options are also available in low- and high-beam...

Removing the radio in a Honda Civic is not as simple as it is in some other models. The Honda Civic's electrical system is very sensitive, and the radio itself has a system programmed into it to...

Installing a 12v inverter in your car, truck, boat, RV, or home isn't that difficult if you take your time and follow these instructions.

Moving the vehicle's battery to the trunk is a common high-performance modification that increases traction and handling by increasing the weight on the rear tires. Wiring a trunk-mounted battery...

Your car's horn makes a distinctive sound by design. So that other motorists can easily recognize your vehicle based on the sound of the horn, smaller cars are equipped with a higher-pitched horn...

We use it to say "Hi," to say "Bye" and to say "Watch it, buddy!" It's the horn on your vehicle---ready to give a "Beep-beep!" at the press of the button. Eventually, if you have your vehicle...

Amplifiers are essential components to a great sounding audio sound system. Besides volume, the extra power provided by an amplifier enables your car's audio system to produce a full sound,...

Malloy Ignition's HYFIRE 6A box is a digital ignition control that increase the engine's power output, improves throttle response and provides quicker acceleration. Whereas a traditional ignition...

Each light system has three wires. The red wire will be connected to a 12-volt source. The yellow wire will be connected to the rear light wire of the vehicle. The black wire will be connected to...

Upgrading your car stereo can transform the overall sound of your system and bring you depth that a stock stereo may not be able to offer. The wiring of your car stereo is the conduit for the...

Cargo vans and box trucks can lack adequate interior lighting, and installing extra lights can be as simple as adding to the existing system or as complex as creating an independently switched...

Racing cars is fun, and can provide a good outlet when done in a safe environment. But before you head off to the track to tear it up, you need to make your car safe. One safety feature available...

So we have our trailer hitch installed, now we have to install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

A kill switch is an effective and economical way to dissuade a thief from taking your car. While it may not prevent a professional thief from stealing it, it will likely deter the average amateur....

Mounting a winch onto the front of your off-road or recovery vehicle is an extremely effective method of extracting a vehicle that is stuck. The general rule states to install a winch that can...

With the numerous electronic devices installed in vehicles, the one starter battery may not be enough to handle the load. You can prolong the life of your vehicle's starter battery by adding a...

It is now possible to have AC power in a car, truck, van, or SUV. Power inverters come in a variety of wattage ratings and can be installed with a minimum of tools. The greatest challenge is how...

Installing a car audio amplifier can greatly increase the quality of the sound produced by the head unit. Not only can it increase the signal and make it louder, but it can bring out music nuances...

Vehicles with high current draw equipment additions, such as large sound systems or TVs, can very quickly drain a battery if the equipment is operated when the engine is not running. One way to...

Angel eye headlights, or halo projector headlights, are a very popular aftermarket choice for Civic lighting. They look completely different than the original factory headlights, are much brighter...

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck is a relatively easy vehicle to repair. Manufactured on a platform dating back to 1982, the basic components have changed very little over the years. S-10's were...

Car stereos provide a wide array of features, so many that some users feel tempted to move the stereo system inside for maximum enjoyment. Because car stereos work off direct current, they can be...

Installing multiple batteries can help preserve the life of your car's starter battery by giving your car's electrical devices another power source so they don't drain the primary battery. A...

Installing a one-wire GM alternator makes the process of adding an alternator to a vehicle originally equipped with a generator very simple. One-wire alternators are also used by people in the...

Installing a trailer harness in a Nissan X-terra is a little different then installing on any other vehicle. There are some wires that need to be wired in a special way to allow it to work for the...

An automotive security system is designed to protect your vehicle against possible theft, but it can cause problems along the way. Common automotive security system problems include the alarm...

Selecting a portable GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation unit for your vehicle can be a very difficult decision with the many choices in the market. By considering these topics you will be...

Protecting any circuit added to a vehicle is not only a smart move, but important for the safety of the vehicle and its occupants. Fortunately this can be done easily with the addition of a...

Your car alarm is going off again, and your neighbors are livid. No thieves are nearby, so why is it sounding off? And how about those poor shoppers who leave the store after a fun day of browsing...