Can I install an aftermarket stereo into a 2006 Subaru Outback? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2008 - 4 answers

Will an FM transmitter (to listen to an MP3 player in the car) bought in the US work in the UK? What about the cigarette lighter adapter? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to plug my iPhone 3G into my car stereo using the data port, not the headphone jack. I would also like it to charge the device. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Seeking recommendations for high-end component car stereo upgrade for 2003 Passat for <$1800 (w/ iPod & keep steering wheel controls?) [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Car stereo solution for someone non-technical. [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Anyone know of honest car audio shops in or around Philadelphia?
posted on May 20, 2008 - 1 answers

Swapping a car's stereo head unit: I would really like to replace my car's ailing Blaupunkt CD player with a more modern head unit, ideally one with a front aux-in for my iPhone. Before I embarked on this I thought it would (should!) be as simple as popping out the old HU, slotting the new one in and simply reconnecting the connector block. [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 11 answers

My car stereo display went blank, and it's not the first time. Is my car striking my car stereos blind? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 1 answers

How do I set the memory on a 70's mechanical tuner car radio? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 5 answers

I got a new car stereo installed by Circuit City, and it doesn't work. How can I get them to fix it? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 14 answers

Have I fried my car stereo? Exposed wires crossed, and then no more music... [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 8 answers

I want a device that I can keep in my car to listen to podcasts that will download new podcasts from my home Wifi by itself. Does this exist? If not, recommendations on making one? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 15 answers

My cassette tape adapter doesn't get on well with my car... why? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 14 answers

Car Audio Filter: I have a 2003 Ford F-150 with audio that drops out completely. The receiver still works when the audio goes out, just no audio from any of the speakers. The audio does return (so I don't think its a faulty speaker). [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2007 - 9 answers

I hook my Ipod to my car stereo using an FM transmitter. Before setting out I'd like to choose a frequency that's not going to compete with local radio stations en-route. Is there a simple list of frequencies likely to be safe from interference? Alternatively has anybody done yet built some kind mash-up website that would give me a frequency for a given journey? I am in the UK but would be interested if this has been done anywhere. [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm installing an aftermarket stereo in my 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, and now the Climate Control won't turn on. [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 2 answers

I'd like to buy another iPod, but only if I could get it work with my '99 VW Beetle. Has anyone had any experience fitting the iPod into a car that has no auxillary stereo option? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm looking for a cable that has the ipod connector on one end and both a cigarette lighter adapter and two male RCA's on the other end. Does such a thing exist?
posted on Dec 21, 2006 - 2 answers

Are there really no in-dash hard-drive based car MP3 players (er, under $2000) or single-DIN 6-disc changers on the market anymore? Help me with my broken changer. [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2006 - 11 answers

Where should I go in Toronto for car audio purchase/installation? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 5 answers

Which car stereo model + ipod adapter best integrates an ipod? Or should i just keep it simple and go for a car stereo w/a front aux input? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2006 - 8 answers

Can a CD damage a player? I'm not talking about a really dirty or greasy CD, but an OK-looking used CD with a scratch or some dirt I didn't notice? I hate to put used CDs in my car player (the last one broke during the first play of a good-looking used CD, but it may have just worn out), but don't know if I'm being careful or just nuts.
posted on Aug 20, 2006 - 7 answers

My twenty month old jammed three cds into my car cd player. The eject button is less than useless. What is the best way to recover them? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 10 answers

What happened? I burned three cds on iTunes and they won't play in my car stereo at all. [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2006 - 14 answers

What's the best widget to buy to hook my Creative mp3 player up to my car's stereo? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2006 - 17 answers

Where can I find a good CD head unit for my new car? I'm having trouble finding good reviews for current products online. I'm looking for sites with reviews or recommendations of actual head units. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2006 - 7 answers

I am loaning my never used 1995 Altima to a friend whos car was stolen, however, whenever she turns it on, the clock on the radio and all the pre-set stations disappear! The radio plays fine, just won't keep the data. Any ideas?
posted on Feb 11, 2006 - 13 answers

I am looking for a recessed knob for a computer project. The type of knob I am looking for is like the sort used in old car radios(here or here); they can be clicked in when not in use to be flush with the surrounding area. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2006 - 5 answers

My car was broken into two months ago, and I still haven't replaced the stereo. I want to take care of that soon, but it also looks like I might be getting a whole 'nother car in the near future. So, what kind of stereo should I get knowing I might be selling the car in a couple of months? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2005 - 7 answers

Repair or replace the car stereo? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2005 - 6 answers

Help a girl listen to Jenny Lewis in her car. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2005 - 5 answers

My car stereo is probably as bad as it can possibly be and still produce sound. But…I think you guys can help me. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2005 - 15 answers

Why do CD's burnt on my iMac skip in the car? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2005 - 10 answers

The factory-installed stereo in my car has stopped playing CDs, and my commute is fairly long, so this is essentially unacceptable. I've looked into getting it repaired, but the whole stereo'll have to be sent away for weeks, and it'll end up costing a bunch. But I've yet to find an add-on in-dash stereo for $200 or less that isn't terribly ugly. [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - 15 answers

i innocently inserted a CD Laser-Lens Cleaner-type thing into the slot-loading CD player of my '99.5 VW Jetta. It was playing ~60% of CDs inserted into it, but now plays 0%. Is there a remedy, or is iPod my only hope?
posted on Oct 3, 2005 - 6 answers

My car stereo was recently stolen. Since all I used it for was to route my mp3 player through the RCA in's, and since I've been kicking myself to start doing some DIY electronics projects, I'd like to make my own amp rather then buy a new stereo. What would I need to do this project myself? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2005 - 3 answers

Why are the iPod adapters for broadcasting my iPod through a signal on the radio so crappy? Is it a law that the broadcasting signal can't be strong at all? And more importantly, does anyone have a recommendation for a good broadcaster for my iPod (For use in my car.) [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2005 - 31 answers

I need to get my car stereo fixed in SF, looking for advice. [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2005 - 4 answers

Any recommendations for car stereos with an "audio in" 3.5mm mini jack for my iPod? .....The iTrip just sucks in the LA area and listen to podcasts during my commute...
posted on Apr 25, 2005 - 7 answers

Does anyone know how to program the Mercedes audio (COMMAND) system so that the radio volume does not automatically adjust itself according to (the car's perceived sense of) background noise. I expect it is a series of codes that can be input through the radio.
posted on Mar 7, 2005 - 2 answers

I have an iPod and a truck with a crappy factory stereo. I have tried 3 different FM transmitters and I'm giving up on using them to play the iPod through the car stereo. If possible, I want to avoid buying a new stereo that has aux-in. It's a big expenses and invites theft. Can I add aux-in to my existing stereo? I've heard that car stereo places will do this, wiring a headphone-jack cable to your seat/dashboard. Is that true? How do they go about it? And how would I "tune it in" after such an installation?
posted on Feb 26, 2005 - 13 answers

Anybody know how to get into the dashboard of my Hyundai Tiburon? I am getting an aux adapter cable to plug into the back of Pioneer head unit, but poking around doesn't show any easy way to get the dash off. It might be there are some screws on the front of the head unit that will release it without taking apart the car.
posted on Dec 20, 2004 - 7 answers

What's a good tape adapter for use in my car? I'm using it to listen to my Rio Karma MP3 player. My second adapter is dying, and I need a new one. Both times, the cable seemed to wear out where it meets the plug into the MP3 player. How can I avoid that?
posted on Dec 9, 2004 - 8 answers

I just bought a new car stereo that plays MP3/WMA cds. My question: which format is better in the car?
posted on Jun 10, 2004 - 5 answers

Recently bought a car and the radio plays CDs. The panel says "CD/CD-R", but the manual had a big sticker across the cover saying "using non-original, recorded discs may damage this radio" etc. Is this some ass-covering copyright related legal thingie, or is it true that a CD I burn at home could damage the player?
posted on Mar 9, 2004 - 10 answers

I am in the market for a new car stereo in-dash receiver, and I was wondering what the best method of buying one would be, and where the best places on the Web to purchase might be? I only want to purchase an in-dash receiver with MP3 capability (no pre-amps, etc.), but I'm also interested in a system that I can plug a portable MP3 player into if necessary. I am looking to spend under $250 total for a receiver.
posted on Dec 10, 2003 - 12 answers