Car Aftermarket Options

Overhead clearance lights are used mainly on larger vehicles that haul trailers. Kits are now available so that you can add these to your Dodge truck. Recon and Putco are two retailers that...

The Chevrolet Astro van has multiple radio speakers at numerous locations. If you need to remove any of the speakers, you need to know the specific removal instructions for each one. Some of these...

Probably the most common aftermarket addition to a vehicle is the stereo. Some makes and models are designed with the idea in mind that at some point, the owner will choose to upgrade the audio...

The Cressida was Toyota's premium vehicle in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The 1990 Cressida was the second year model after a substantial redesign. This would be the last redesign the Cressida...

The radio (head unit) on a Subaru Outback Legacy is mounted in the dash just above the center console. If your factory-equipped radio is broken, you may wish to replace it. In addition,...

Removing speakers from your car's door is usually a simple process depending on the make, model and year of your car. Some speakers are easily accessible because their covers pry off with a...

If you're looking to upgrade the factory stereo in your Mazda 6, the first thing you'll need to do is remove the old radio. Read on to learn how to remove the factory radio from Mazda 6. This...

If you want or need to replace the radio in your Nissan car or truck, the first step is removing the old radio. Nissan may not take all of the high-level security measures that some of its...

Removing the radio in your 2004 Chevy Malibu is not difficult, and it shouldn't take you more than 15 to 20 minutes. Chevrolet released two versions of the Malibu in 2004; one was called the...

The Honda Civic interior was slightly redesigned for 1999, making 1998 the last model year of the 1996 to 1998 dash setup. Installing a CD player in 1996 to 1998 Civics is more difficult than in...

Hyundai offers relatively few options for CD players for the Elantra. Owners who want to install an aftermarket CD deck can have the job done professionally, or they can follow a few simple steps...

The Victor Company of Japan, known as JVC, makes a variety of electronics equipment for consumer use. The company is most well-known for developing the first VHS video recorder, but its...

The PT Cruiser is a unique wagon introduced by Chrysler Corp. for the 2000 model year. The PT Cruiser was an instant hit for Chrysler; many consumers loved its retro styling and customization...

Radio removal, diy

Setting up car stereo speakers is fairly simple to do. Basically, you replace the speakers that were factory installed since almost all cars come with them nowadays. To do so, you will need to...

Scion was created to appeal to younger North American drivers. With those Generation Y consumers in mind, Scion automobiles were made with aftermarket customization in mind. One favorite form of...

At one time, a tape player was the only car audio alternative to radio. The cassette tape was considered far superior to its predecessor, the 8-track. The tape player was small, reliable, and...

A new car radio in your Grand Prix might be needed if your old radio is faulty. Typically, a factory radio is concerned with all-around good sound. However, many aftermarket radio manufacturers...

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) manufactures a wide variety of performance accessory options for current Toyota, Scion and Lexus production vehicles on the road today. TRD exhaust tips are made of...

The Jeep Cherokee sport utility vehicle is equipped with a stereo radio and speakers at the factory. But if your speakers aren't working properly, or if you want to improve the sound of your...

This bug shield will keep the bugs out from getting to the front of the vehicle and will save your paint. Bugs produce an acid that will ruin your paint. So let’s get started, just follow the...

The Mach 1 delete kit looks way better then the original grille. So are you ready to install the grille on your Mustang? Then let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

A Toyota Avalon radio is bolted in place in the dashboard in order to prevent theft. If you want to replace the radio with a more updated stereo or an in-dash DVD player, you'll need to unbolt the...

The Lexus RX300 is a classy, elegant SUV that is dependable and can easily carry you through rough terrain or bad weather. One particular piece of styling that is unique to the RX300 is the rear...

In a large vehicle like the Ford Explorer, many people like to have high-quality speakers to go with it. If your speakers are getting old and worn out, or you don't like the quality of the...

Whether your Honda Accord is an older model or a newer one, it's good to know how to replace the factory speakers. Chances are that at some point they will blow out, stop functioning as well as...

Your Toyota is a good way to get from place to place, but it can get pretty boring if you don't have a good sound system in it. If those factory installed speakers are not giving you the sound you...

If your Honda CRV or SUV has a roof rack with cross bars and you want to remove it, you'll have to take off the cross bars first. These cross bars slide up and down the rack using a screw clamp on...

If you need to replace the speakers in your car, you may find yourself wondering where to even start. While the task may at first glance appear to be difficult, it is actually very easy. All you...

Replacing or upgrading an existing car radio gives you more listening options, from installing a new CD or DVD player in the dash to adding a satellite radio or an MP3 player-compatible stereo...

Removing an old stereo and installing a new stereo in your vehicle is a straightforward procedure. Before you can remove an old stereo or install a new one though, you first have to be able to get...

Aftermarket car stereos are often of much higher quality than the pre-installed stereos that come standard in vehicles. Installing the stereo yourself is an easy way to cut down on the cost of...

Sometimes stock speakers may become blown out over time or they may not offer the premium sound you are seeking. An easy remedy for this problem is to install after-market stereo speakers into...

If you want to replace your stock car stereo with a newer model, here is a step by step guide on how to remove it.

this instruction gives general information on how to build a speaker enclosure.

Installing speakers in a car is an easy project that will increase the sound quality of your car's stereo system.

Replacing speakers can be a frustrating task but, with a bit of patience, the right knowledge and the correct tools, you can have a new speakers in your Ford Escort in an hour or less.

Factory car stereos have electrical connectors that house all the wires, including the power for the memory, the main power (switched), the grounds and the speaker wires--all in a particular...

This article is how to remove a stereo from a Ford F-150, but should work for many other vehicles.

Car speaker boxes prevent speakers from rolling around or hanging by their wires. Speaker boxes will also protect speakers from loosening their wires and damaging their sound. In order to make...

It is recommended to change the air filter on a vehicle every 10k miles. In order to keep your M3 running at peak performance, it is critical to maintain a fresh air filter. There are also several...

If you want to pimp out your car, a pair of custom speaker boxes in the back is a necessity. You can style them anyway you want, upholster them with shag carpet, or a quilt made of velvet Elvis...

This is how to convert your cars sealed beam headlights to an open housing where you can just replace the bulb, instead of the entire headlight assembly.

The Mercury Villager is the sister car of the Nissan Quest, with many shared components including the stereo. Adding subwoofers or video requires swapping out the factory head unit. Replacing the...

The Nissan Sentra has been around since 1982 and many of the cars are ready to have the radio replaced. Upgrading the head unit allows options like subwoofers and iPod docs to be added. Replacing...

Chevy began production of the Camaro in 1967 and rolled the last one off the line in 2002. The power and performance side of the Camaro has always taken precedence over the audio, so upgrading the...

The Nissan Altima is a sporty sedan built in America since 1993. One of the more popular upgrades for this car is replacing the factory stereo for a more powerful and feature-filled aftermarket...

The Dodge Durango is a full-sized SUV introduced in 1998 to replace the long discontinued Ramcharger. The Dodge Durango is a solid performer with power and off-road capability at its core....

Installing an aftermarket stereo in a car to fit your needs is cheaper and easier than buying a vehicle that already has the stereo you want. Honda Civics have an easy-to-remove dash on their...

Upgrading your car audio system is a common after-market option that many people make. You can customize for the type of music you listen to and the sounds you are looking for. Removing the old...