Car Aftermarket Options

Car stereos used to be pretty complicated to install, but in the past 10 years, things have gotten substantially easier. The introduction of vehicle-specific dash kits and wiring harnesses have...

There are many options for car audio upgrades. A favorite among audio enthusiasts is the addition of a subwoofer--or "sub"--whose bass creates a deeper, richer sound. To add a subwoofer to a...

Daytime running lights are a safety feature that most auto manufacturers put into effect many years ago. They make a car more visible, and therefore less likely to get into an accident. But since...

Replacing your car's audio receiver is usually the first step in building a new stereo system. While car audio shops can charge an arm and a leg to install your new stereo, you can often hook it...

The first thing that most people do to their car or truck is install a new car stereo. That's not only because of how easy they are to install at home with minimal tools, but also because of 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...

The most popular and easiest aftermarket upgrade for Sebring owners is the addition of a CD player. There are specific steps necessary to perform the switch from the factory-installed stereo...

The first modification most people do to their vehicle is to install a custom stereo. It seems like a daunting task, but with the help of modern tools and parts that make installation easier, the...

A trailer plug is a four-pin electrical connector that powers the brake lights, turn signals and running lights on a trailer when it is connected to a tow vehicle. Modern vehicles such as a 2005...

Installing a Reese Receiver hitch on your truck or car can be a very good investment. You will be able to haul trailers and help stranded motorists get out of a bind. The Reese hitch will also...

Looking for your cars wiring diagram? Or perhaps a car stereo wiring diagram? Installing electronics can be complicated even for a professional electrician at times. Here are some tips on how to...

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...

The BMW 528i was manufactured with a single-DIN stereo that provides sound to four quadraphonic loudspeakers. The replacement may need a wiring adapter harness and stereo adapter harness, which...

The Ford Focus can be equipped with a class I receiver hitch which can tow a trailer weighing up to 2,000 lbs. In order to safely operate a trailer, you must install a wiring harness that connects...

Speakers are often the victim of misuse. Some speakers can be damaged when they are connected to amplifiers that are too powerful. Wiring can come loose and other sensitive parts can be damaged....

Towing trailers with the average car will require the installation of a frame-mounted hitch receiver. These hitches are designed specifically for a certain car or range of vehicle types and may...

Upgrading your stock radio to an aftermarket model is one of the best things that you can do for the overall sound of your vehicle. One tool that is necessary for installing a new stereo is a...

Proper removal of a car stereo involves taking the dash panel off without breakage, disconnecting the wiring harness without cutting or pulling out its contacts, and disconnecting the battery. The...

Ford vehicles, such as the Mustang, F150 and the Taurus, have a special design that makes swapping the radio out easy, even for the amateur. Installing a new radio will only require the Ford radio...

Truck camper wiring is typically split into two subsystems: the 110-volt appliance system and the 12-volt chassis system. The 110-volt system is designed to power the air conditioning and other...

Are you a Police Officer wanting to wire emergency lights to your personal vehicle? A Volunteer Fireman putting strobes on your pickup truck? Someone who just wants flashing lights on your car for...

Hard wiring a car stereo properly will ensure many years of trouble-free use, and the wire colors have been standardized to allow most car owners to connect their own equipment. The average car...

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...

This is a how to install an aftermarket radio in a 2006 For Focus

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...

Today, I will be installing a trailer wiring harness on a Chevy Express van. I have already installed the trailer towing hitch. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Today, I will be installing a trailer wiring harness on a Hyundai Sonata. I have already installed the hitch. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Today, I will be installing a TA07 radio kit on a 2007 Toyota Tundra. This kit will allow you to replace the original radio with an after-market one. So let’s get started, just follow the steps...

Are you wanting to replace your factory radio with a new radio? Here are the steps to get the radio you want in your vehicle.

A remote starting system includes a transmitter for sending a start signal, and a control module for receiving the start signal and starting the vehicle. The control module is wired into the...

As with most vehicles, replacing the stereo in the Chevy Equinox is an easy operation once the stereo to be replaced is accessible. Getting to the double DIN stereo deck--the size that fits the...

Stereo installation is a moderately difficult task in most cars. However, the extra interior pieces of the 2000 Nissan Altima make it an even more complex task. But installation of a new stereo in...

Installing a car stereo system in a high-end luxury car like a Volvo normally isn't difficult. But it can be made more difficult by the system you buy. Buying the correct system for your Volvo...

Chevrolet Suburban stereo systems have evolved over the course of the model's 60-year lifespan, but for most of those decades the radio followed a standardized installation schematic. The average...

Now that we have our towing hitch installed in our Chevy Uplander, we can now install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Now that we have our trailer hitch installed in the Volvo XC-90, we can install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Now that we have our trailer hitch installed in the Volvo S-40, we can install the wiring harness. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Installing an aftermarket radio is a popular option for Chevrolets. The radio wiring adapter has been standardized for all Chevy models, and can be rewired by the average backyard technician in...

A fifth wheel is used to pull some trailers and the RV trailer that we live in when camping. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Hooking up subwoofers to a factory radio isn't a daunting task, though it will probably not add earth-shattering bass to the system. Just a few modifications and a little wiring is all that is...

LED tailgate light bars have become a popular addition to trucks, and have additional safety benefits. The light bar, manufactured from acrylic plastics and a row of light emitting diodes (LEDs),...

Installing a aftermarket head unit in your car can be confusing. I will show you the simplified basics to installing aftermarket, radio, cd player, ipod ready head unit, HD radio ready receiver.

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...

Dual Electronics has become a premier vendor of in-car entertainment systems. While the sleek, advanced DVD players look challenging to mount and wire, they can actually be installed with a few...