A client from San Jose recently visited California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell about some 2018 RAM 3500 safety and technology upgrades. He wanted a camera system that would help him see around his truck while driving or parking, and an easy-to-use source unit. We showed the client several options and explained how we […]
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Modern Navigation Systems for Today’s Vehicles
Paper maps used to be the only way of planning route navigation. Before you, or perhaps your parents, set out on vacation, you would pick up maps for each state or province you planned to drive through, lay them out on the kitchen or dining room table, and highlight the route to take. The problem […]
Android Auto Integrates Your Phone and Your Driving Experience
An Android Auto-equipped multimedia receiver from California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell is a great way to stay safe while being productive in your vehicle. Android Auto gives the users of Android mobile devices the ability to use their voice to request commonly accessed phone functions while driving. Let’s check out some of the […]
San Jose Porsche Client Gets 993 Audio System Upgrade
An existing client from San Jose dropped in at California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell to inquire about an upgrading his 1996 Porsche 993 audio system. We had installed a sound system in his 1973 Corvette and he was very pleased with the work we did. With the Corvette on its way to the […]
Chevrolet Silverado Alpine Restyle Kit for San Jose Dealership
A Chevrolet dealership from San Jose contacted California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell to talk about a 2017 Silverado Alpine Restyle system as part of an upcoming promotion. We showed them the Alpine Restyle solution for 2014-up Chevy Silverado pick-ups. As soon as they saw the massive 10-inch screen, they knew they had to […]
Product Spotlight: Alpine iLX-107
If you own an iPhone and are looking for the latest in CarPlay technology, then drop into California Car Sounds and Tint to check out the new Alpine iLX-107. Introduced at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the iLX-107 is the first aftermarket source unit to feature wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity. Let’s take […]
Adding Navigation to the Factory Color Screen in Your Vehicle
Let’s say you purchased a brand-new Dodge Journey, Chevy Silverado or Ford F-150. The vehicle has a big color display for the audio system, and it may even show the heating and air conditioning controls on the same screen. But alas, it would have cost several thousand dollars to add the factory navigation system because […]
Buying A New Car Audio Head Unit
When it comes time for buying an upgraded or replacement head unit for your vehicle, there are certainly a lot of options to consider. Size, features, compatibility and accessories are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to modern source units. Let’s take a look at some basic radio-buying knowledge and a few […]