Certified Autosound and Security in Abbotsford recently got a call from the local Honda dealership for some help with this used 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 radio. The sound system in the car wasn’t working, and a replacement from Mercedes-Benz was going to cost a LOT of money. They asked us if we could look at […]
Integration
Incredible Jeep Wrangler Audio System for Chilliwack Client
A client from Chilliwack recently visited Certified Autosound and Security about upgrading his 2018 Jeep Wrangler audio system. We talked to the client about how he listens to his music and what his goals were for the upgrade. After auditioning several products in our store, we put together a quote to install an upgrade that […]
What is a Bypass Module and Why Do I Need One?
When it comes to remote car starters, clients of Certified Autosound in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Maple Ridge often ask why we need to include a bypass module in our installations. The simplest answer is that these modules replace bundles of relays to perform crucial functions that ensure remote car starter’s reliability. Let’s look at how […]
Chilliwack Client Gets Ford F-350 Audio System Upgrades
A local business owner and long-time client from Chilliwack recently visited Certified Auto Sound and Security to inquire about a 2017 Ford F-350 audio system upgrade. The client has had a few systems installed by us in the past, so we had a good feel for his listening style. He loves his rock ’n’ roll […]
Car Audio System Setup
It may seem as if they should be similar processes, but installing a new source unit, amplifiers and speakers in a car is unlike installing most home audio systems. It is not as simple as plugging things in and hoping they work. Proper integration of your new electronics into modern vehicles and their wiring is […]
Fuses: To Serve and Protect!
Let’s face it: Accidents happen. Minimizing the collateral damage from an accident is important. When you have a mobile electronics system that includes installing an amplifier in your vehicle, a discussion about fuses or circuit protection should take place before the installation begins. Choosing the right device to ensure your system works as intended and […]
Chrysler 300 Radio Upgrade and In-dash iPad Installation
This Chrysler 300 came to us with an already installed full JL Audio system and a 7″ double din head-unit, so you ask what could we offer to him for stereo upgrades? Well, we custom installed an Alpine X009-U 9” in-dash DVD navigation unit along with an Apple iPad Mini using a SoundMan slider kit, […]
Steering Wheel Audio Control Integration
When you go shopping for a new radio for your car, one of the many questions the product specialist should ask you is whether your existing radio has steering wheel-mounted audio controls. Almost every aftermarket radio has provisions to accept a signal that will give you steering wheel audio control functions like volume, source selection, […]