A client from Abbotsford recently contacted Certified Autosound and Security to inquire about upgrading his 2006 Subaru Outback with a new radio. In most of these projects, we remove the factory radio, then mount a solution like the Kenwood DDX-9906XR that this customer chose in its place. This project was a little different in that […]
Smartphone Integration
Langley BMW Owner Adds X1 Apple CarPlay Solution
A client from Langley recently contacted the team at Certified Autosound and Security in Abbotsford to inquire about adding Apple CarPlay to his 2017 BMW X1 sport activity vehicle. The client travels a great deal and after experiencing the safety and efficiency benefits of CarPlay in several rental cars, he wanted it for his vehicle. […]
Safely Using Your Smartphone in Your Car
In 1982, Michael Knight was able to talk to his 1982 Pontiac Firebird and ask it for navigation directions. Of course, watching “Knight Rider” meant that we understood that KITT was make-believe. Fast-forward 35 years, and talking to our vehicles is now a reality, thanks to our smartphone. The modern smartphone, be it an iPhone […]
Classic Chevy Truck Audio Upgrades for Abbotsford Client
A client and friend of one of our technicians dropped into Certified Autosound and Security in Chilliwack to discuss a classic Chevy truck audio system. He wanted something that would sound good, but not interfere with the functionality or integrity of the vehicle. We inspected the vehicle and proposed a simple yet elegant audio system […]
Pontoon Boat Audio System for Surrey Client
A client from Surrey recently contacted Certified Autosound and Security to inquire about installing a pontoon boat audio system. The client had been waiting for Sweetwater to deliver his 2286 WB boat for what seemed like an eternity. Shortly after the boat arrived, he dropped it off at our Abbotsford location and told our guys […]
Abbotsford Land Rover Client Gets LR3 Audio System Upgrade
A client from Abbotsford recently contacted Certified Autosound and Security to inquire about upgrading his Land Rover LR3 audio system with Apple CarPlay. He talked to several shops, but none were able to provide a solution to add CarPlay. Our sales team had a look at the SUV, then showed him how we could integrate […]
A Quick Look at Apple and Android Smartphones
Looking back to the Palm Pilot and the original Blackberry, we have been on a constant path toward having full-blown computers with us at all times. Fast-forward a few decades and it’s rare that folks don’t have a smartphone in their pocket or purse. Apple and Android smartphones have changed the way we communicate and […]
Android Owners Can Drive More Safely with Android Auto
An Android Auto-equipped radio from Certified Auto Sound and Security in Chilliwack, Maple Ridge or Abbotsford will make your time on the road safer and more productive. Android Auto is an interface built into new multimedia receivers that lets you make phone calls, choose your music and get navigation instructions by talking to your radio. […]