Showcasing the Best in the Mobile Enhancement Industry
Did you know that the quality of your vehicle’s remote car starter installation plays a significant role in its reliability and performance? It isn’t enough to have a starter system that works when your car leaves the shop. Every connection must withstand temperature and humidity changes while putting up with vibrations and jostling. You might be surprised if you think the Read more
When it comes to mobile enhancement retailers, ENORMIS Mobile Specialties in Erie, Pennsylvania, is unlike any other shop we know of in the country. While most shops offer audio system upgrades and dabble in remote car starters, owner Lou Norman has fine-tuned his team’s expertise to the point that selling aftermarket radios, speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers is no longer Read more
Years ago, I was the product development manager for one of the big car audio wiring and accessory companies. This background provided me with a unique opportunity to test power distribution and overcurrent protection solutions in my lab before we brought a product to market. Though I’m not formally educated as an engineer, I did my best to apply logic and a genuinely Read more
Are you thinking of buying a new car or truck? Are you interested in a model with heated seats, a remote starter, blind-spot monitoring systems, backup sensors or a backup camera? In many cases, these upgrades are part of a premium option or technology package. Take a look at a popular vehicle like the Ford F-150. Sure, the XLT comes with alloy wheels and different trim Read more
By now, many Northern states and most Canadian provinces have had a touch of snow from Old Man Winter. Waking up to a layer of frost on the ground gave our editorial team the idea to prepare a list of the six top tips to prepare your vehicle to handle the challenges that winter driving and cold weather present. Even if you live in Florida or Texas, there are some suggestions Read more
Around the world, the Corolla has been one of Toyota’s best-selling vehicles, with nearly 50 million sold since its inception. Although sales in the United States remain strong, they have been slowly declining because of Americans’ insatiable appetite for vehicles that look like SUVs. The Toyota C-HR, which stands is for Coupe High Riding, is only front-wheel drive, so it’s Read more
If you own a Prius, Bolt, Volt, Clarity or Fusion hybrid vehicle, your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer has a wide selection of upgrades available to personalize the car and improve your commute. Hybrid vehicles, as complicated as their drivetrain manufacturers would lead you to believe, are as simple as a Civic or Focus when it comes to upgrades. Let’s take a look Read more
If you drive an Audi car or SUV, your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer offers a variety of entertainment and safety upgrades. Whether you want to update the technology in an older vehicle, add heated seats to make a cold morning more comfortable or improve the sound system so your music sounds like you are at a concert instead of listening to a clock radio, your Read more
SUVs are all the rage, even with the younger set. But you can’t sell an uncool three-row SUV to a recent college graduate for a few reasons. First and foremost, It’s the same vehicle their parents drive. Secondly, the price of a typical three-row SUV has exploded. A Ford Explorer Limited starts at $43,000. But Generation Z doesn’t need all that space. Plus, they want some Read more
If you are like most people, you may think that your local car stereo shop specializes in custom audio systems, speaker replacements and, if they have marketed themselves well, remote car starter installations. The reality is, many mobile enhancement retailers offer a variety of automotive enhancement services that extend well beyond audio system sales and service. Let’s have a Read more
While a lot of Americans aren’t quite ready for full-electric vehicles because of range anxiety, hybrid vehicles have proven their effectiveness. The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight led the charge (so to speak), and now we are getting hybrid offerings from manufacturers we did not expect. For example, Volvo is looking to hybrid-ize its entire fleet by 2019. Moreover, standard Read more
Mobile electronics require a much different purchasing process than something you are buying for home use. A piece of furniture, a new toaster or a new lawnmower may require similar levels of research before making the purchase, but once you have them, you can take them home, unpack them, and start using them right away. Mobile electronic products like a new radio, an amplifier Read more
