Options & Accessories

Your husband has decided to move his motorcycle street-riding to the racetrack and now you are left wondering where you fit in. By becoming the main crew chief and pit chick,...

You might wonder why you would ever want to cook food on your car engine. I say, why wouldn't you? It can be a practical solution on long road trips: Now you won't have...

So you have decided that the stereo that came with your vehicle just ain't cutting it anymore and it's time to explore your options. These days, there is a wide variety...

Development of car power adapters has kept pace with the development of portable electronic devices, so the world of car power adapters has grown immensely in just the past decade. ...

For some of us, the car stereo is the most important electronic device we use all day. Maybe it is starting out the day with last night's scores or traffic updates, news or just...

You are driving down the road listening to some sweet Yanni tunes when all of a sudden his awesomeness is disturbed by scratchy pops and hisses! Well this simply will not do. Now,...

So you got yourself a nice new radar detector and you are ready to drive fast. Problem is, you don't know how to use the thing. Radar detectors are actually simple devices, they...

Everyone who has ever been pulled over and ticketed for speeding has probably had the same thought: I wish I had a radar detector. Even though there is a common misconception that...

So you want to be a car stereo installer? You watch "Pimp my Ride" and get all jazzed up by the awesome systems they put in the cars and think to yourself, 'That...

Car stereo systems come in all shapes and sizes but have basically the same three components -- a radio, an amplifier and speakers. If you want to make your system sound better,...

Your car stereo is one of those things that you take for granted until something goes horribly awry. When you get in your vehicle you expect to be able to turn it on and your favorite...

Many people have found that it's easy and relatively inexpensive to upgrade sound components in their cars. Head units, or stereos, are the most common component to be replaced....

Installing a new amplifier is a great way to upgrade your car sound system. Amplifiers take a small electrical signal to make a big signal. The big signal makes for big sound coming...

Your car stereo system is made up of several components that work together to produce either crystal-clear highs and big thumps or muffled noises and barely audible lows. The quality...

You have several options to learn what speakers fit your car. As you may know, cars usually come equipped with several different speaker sizes depending on their location. Small...

Maybe you've blown your speakers, or maybe you're just ready to upgrade your puny factory-installed sound system. Most experts agree that factory-installed speakers are the weakest...

Replacing an old stereo is a great job for the do-it-yourselfer. You can save a few dollars on installation fees that many stereo shops charge. Stereo replacement is easier in...

It's probably a good idea to check your wipers every six months. You probably won't want to wait until you can't see out of your windshield before changing your windshield...

Changing a starter can be a difficult, time consuming job. Check several other parts before you decide it's time to change the starter.

Brakes are the single most important safety system in cars.  It may be annoying when an engine quits or won't start, but it's a huge deal if the brakes fail.  Fortunately, brakes...

Portable DVD players let you take your entertainment with you almost anywhere you go.  The dreaded 6 hour family trip doesn't have to be miserable any more. Now you can turn it...

A head unit is also often called a CD receiver.  Some people may even just call it a radio.  In any case, your head unit changes your music from radio waves and media into electrical...

Factory speakers are usually the weakest component of car stereo systems. Many car owners replace their head units, but they neglect to replace the speakers.  This results in...

Before you begin, you'll need to determine what size speakers you need.  Try to replace the speakers in your car with speakers that are the same size.  Speaker shapes are usually...

The name fan belt is a bit of a misnomer nowadays because the belt drives much more than just a fan. It is frequently called an accessory belt. The fan belt goes around a pulley...

Installing a car battery is a simple task that can be performed by anyone who is strong enough to lift the battery into place. Car batteries generally weigh around 40 pounds, depending...

An emergency road kit should provide you with the tools necessary to remain safe should you get stuck on the side of the road. Your emergency road kit should be small...

Generally, there are four ways to charge a car battery.

If you are a car owner, it is important that you know how to perform basic maintenance on your car. By performing the maintenance yourself, you will save a bundle of money and...

The easiest way to determine what size speakers fit your car is by taking a look at the original speakers.  Most vehicles have at least 4 speakers, 2 in the front and 2 in the...