Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
The latest generation of high-end custom car audio installations look as good as, or better than, what comes off the showroom floor. You might be surprised to know that these amazing technicians use computer-controlled multi-axis routers and even lasers to create solutions that look stunning. In many cases, it’s difficult to tell which parts came from the factory and what’s Read more
After being in the mobile enhancement industry for more than three decades, I’m rarely surprised when one of my peers relates something weird a car audio customer has said to them. In this fun article, we’ll look at some of the most common things we’ve heard and explain why they might cause an eye to twitch. The Call for Help! “I hooked everything up right, but it doesn’t Read more
If you are a fan of the TV show “Overhaulin’,” then you know that their style is to pick a worthy recipient and transform his or her automotive project into a work of art. In this case, the recipient was none other than the 7-foot-1, 325-pound NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. Orchestrated by Shaq’s best friend, Anthony “Chicago” Hall, the “Overhaulin’” team created another prank to Read more
Welcome to the BestCarAudio.com 2020 car audio amplifier buying guide. We’ll dive into a real-world look at the features, designs and specifications you should understand to get the right amp for your car or truck to ensure that you can listen to your music the way you want. We'll start with an explanation of what an amplifier is supposed to do and why it's vital to enjoying Read more
Playing tricks on our friends can be a lot of fun. When a TV crew gets involved, things can get a little crazy. Nate Parks decided that his friend Joe McDonald of Las Vegas deserved to have his 2013 Ford F-150 Raptor restyled. Nate submitted an application to the TV show “Overhaulin’ ” in hopes of having Chip Foose and his A-team of fabricators transform Joe’s pride and joy Read more
In June 2020, Apple announced that iOS 14 would bring a welcome update to the communication and personalization features of its iPhone and iPad devices. Aside from a redesigned home screen that includes support for widgets, users will have access to true picture-in-picture functionality so they can FaceTime while browsing the Internet. Users will also be able to pin important Read more
When it comes to automotive projects, thousands of car enthusiasts around the globe have made the Subaru Impreza WRX their vehicle of choice. For Christopher Martin and his dad, Chris Paschall, of Orange, California, this 2006 Subaru WRX was their chance to hang out, have fun and learn. After years of working on the vehicle, the team wasn't able to get the engine running, so Read more
In June 2020, Apple announced that iOS 13.6 will include a new feature called CarKey. Using near field communication (NFC) technology, vehicles equipped with the appropriate hardware can be locked, unlocked or started using your iPhone as the vehicle key. Since most of us are already carrying our phones in our hands when we walk up to our vehicles, this looks to be an extremely Read more
Choosing a replacement or upgrade car radio for your vehicle isn’t an easy task. There are hundreds of models available in different sizes, with different features and at wildly different price points. Navigating these options is no simple project; it’s easy to get confused and even easier to forget the purpose of the upgrade. The team of veteran car audio experts here at Read more
