A repeat San Jose, CA, client contacted us to add Apple CarPlay to his 1995 Kenworth truck. He had just purchased this vehicle to add to his fleet of other trucks and wanted the convenience and driver safety features CarPlay has to offer. After taking a look at the truck, we chose an Alpine iLX-F309. […]
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San Francisco Acura NSX Client Gets Awesome Audio Upgrade
A client from San Francisco found California Car Sound and Tint while searching for audio upgrade options for his 1997 Acura NSX. The client saw the work we had done to a San Jose client’s 1994 NSX and was impressed with the results. He contacted our sales team to talk about options for his car. […]
2006 Bentley Continental Gets Apple CarPlay and Backup Camera
A Mountainview, CA, client was referred to us by his dealership to get an Apple CarPlay and backup camera upgrade for his 2006 Bentley Continental. Apple CarPlay technology brings navigation, music streaming and hands-free calling to the dashboard in an easy-to-use interface. In the end, we brought this car into the 21st century with this […]
Toyota Highlander Radio Upgrade for San Jose Client
A client from San Jose recently dropped into California Car Sounds and Tint to inquire about upgrading the radio in his Toyota Highlander. The client owned an Android phone and wanted a radio that included Android Auto so that he could communicate safely while in the vehicle. At the same time, his wife used an […]
Product Spotlight: Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX
California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell is proud to introduce the Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX multimedia receiver with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. What separates the 4400NEX from most other systems on the market is that both Android-based phones and iPhones can connect wirelessly to the system to let you send text messages, make phone calls […]
Local Client Gets Porsche Cayenne Apple CarPlay Upgrade
A client recently contacted California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell about installing an Apple CarPlay upgrade in his 2011 Porsche Cayenne. The client purchased an upgrade module for his Porsche PCM radio that adds Apple CarPlay functionality, as well as including a backup camera input. After inspecting the vehicle and looking through the installation […]
Subaru WRX Radio Upgrade for Campbell Client
A client from Campbell recently contacted California Car Sounds and Tint about upgrading his Subaru WRX radio with a CarPlay solution. The client works for Apple and wanted to be able to use his iPhone with this smartphone integration system. We demonstrated several solutions for the client before settling on a multimedia receiver from Pioneer. […]
Product Spotlight: Alpine iLX-F309
When it comes to unique source unit solutions, the Alpine iLX-F309 from California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell is unlike any other option in the industry. The iLX-F309, also called the Halo 9, features a massive 9-inch display but fits into a standard DIN-sized radio opening. When combined with an extensive list of smartphone […]
Gilroy Client Adds Ram Radio Upgrade and Sideview Camera System
A client from Gilroy recently contacted California Car Sounds and Tint to talk about upgrading this 2012 Ram radio with the new Alpine iLX-F309. As soon as the first units started to ship, people have been talking about this amazing new source unit. The client wanted one as soon as he saw it. He also […]
Merge Your Phone and Your Drive With Apple CarPlay
Many of our clients here at California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell have told us that since the launch of Bluetooth, no technology has made their daily commute safer than Apple CarPlay. Launched in 2014, CarPlay is a software suite built into the multimedia receiver in your vehicle that uses voice recognition to perform […]