How are your new year’s resolutions coming along? Eat less? Drink less? Stress less? Move more? Do more? The usual suspects of course. What about using your mobile phone in the car? It is of course very tempting, our phones are so much more than a way to make calls but of course with that comes the even greater risk… Read more »
It is never a good idea to speed, we know this. We would also suggest that it is never a good idea to speed past a police car. So, what about speeding past a police car on only three wheels. Yes, THREE wheels. No, this wasn’t a three-wheeler or a trike, this was a NORMAL car, a Renault Clio in… Read more »
Do you have a dashcam? Thousands of drivers do, with sales up nearly 900% 2017 and it seems that many dashcam drivers are more than happy to share their footage of some of the less careful drivers on our roads. During the same 3 year period in which dashcam sales have soared, over 50,000 recordings have been received by police… Read more »
New cars that are sold from December 2020 must be fitted with a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) compatible radio, according to new legislation. This means, the UK is compliant with European Electronic Communications Code Directive, which was originally introduced by the European Union. Only five percent of all new cars do not have DAB. As a result of this, DAB… Read more »
Installations COVID-19 Update! Just to let you keen Audioheads an update, our stores are booking installations. Please be aware, we will be following government advice and maintaining certain measures. Please get in touch with our stores for installation queries and more info!I Car Audio Centre Ilford- 0208 599 2368 ilford@caraudiocentre.co.uk 743-745 Eastern Ave, Newbury Park, IG2 7RS Car Audio Centre Tooting- 0208 971 9181… Read more »
WiFi Stereos…Useful? Or a Battery Draining, Data Eating Gimmick? In the last year, Pioneer and Kenwood have locked horns over the battleground for Wireless connectivity, whether it be Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Both brands offering a Navigation option with WiFi. These examples have proven very popular, but is the WiFi feature really worth it? Using your phone as a… Read more »
BMW Audio Upgrade Intro If you’re a lover of music, you will want to FEEL your music, not just hear it. The BMW later models have similar sound systems. Normally, there is a pair of 6″ woofers under the front seats and 4″ mids in the doors. Sometimes, there is 4″ mids in the rear. (this depends on the… Read more »
We can all agree, the Toyota GT86 is a beautiful car and a real specimen for modern JDM lovers around the world. Boasting a front-engine and rear-wheel-drive layout, drifters and general speedsters are not left feeling unfulfilled. The design was hugely inspired by the AE86 and was manufactured at Suburu’s Gunma plant (who are part owned by Toyota). This machine is capable of launching… Read more »
VW Transporter T-5 Upgrade Guide VW Transporters are easily one of the best vans on the market. They are so well designed and have a plethora of aftermarket application. Headlights, interior, engine, body, the list is endless. For audio, there is a massive selections of upgrades to suit. This blog will go through these for you and what we would… Read more »
How I Got a Free Road Angel Dashcam! Our team member Daniel has done a quick write up on his experience with dashcams and insurance premiums. As a young driver car insurance has always been a big worry for me! So when I got my new car earlier this year I was not looking forward to the insurance bill. £3,000,… Read more »