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• DAB radio buyer's guide Simply put, Digital Audio Broadcasting digital radio offers superior sound quality than traditional FM/AM band radio. Digital transmissions contain more information than conventional FM/AM, thanks to the super-fast wavelength of around 220MHz in the UK, compared to the 75KHz or so wavelength of analogue…
• How to fit a dash cam This video is a general overview of how to fit your dash cam, please keep in mind that all cars will be different. Our fitting experts are experienced and trained to hardwire dash cams, so if you do have any questions please do get in touch with us. Hardwiring your dash cam into your car will allow…
• Car speakers buyer's guide As the centrepiece of any car stereo system, your car’s speakers have the potential to make longer journeys more fun and traffic jams enjoyable. One of the greatest benefits of upgrading your car speakers is to create a higher fidelity and clarity of sound. With improved sound clarity, your favourite…
• What are the benefits of having a fitted / hard-wired dash cam? While you can power your dash cam from the 12V connector in your car, there are a number of benefits to having it hard-wired in instead: Always on:  as long as your engine is running, your dash cam is working, so you’ll never miss out on recording that vital footage. Neater:  all dash cam…
• Car stereo buyer's guide Nobody enjoys driving in silence and your favourite songs or even just the radio can break up even the dullest of commutes! You may not realise that the audio system fitted by your car's manufacturer may not be giving your favourite songs or spoken words the quality they deserve. This is why many of…
• Sat nav buyer's guide With the help of a good sat nav, you'll be able to handle any journey confidently, - spending less time fretting about directions and more time enjoying the open road. At Halfords, we offer a market-leading range of the latest sat navs in the UK with all the features you could ask for, from traffic…
• Is upgrading your car audio worth it? Unless you have a late-model car, chances are your car audio could do with some improvement. You may be conscious about the price of a new car stereo or car speakers and the hassle of installation. However, achieving high-quality sound is more affordable and more straightforward than…
• How can I get Apple CarPlay in my car? Many new cars offer head units with Apple CarPlay as an optional extra, so you can plug in your iPhone and start using it. However, if you have an older head unit or a system that isn't compatible with CarPlay, you may want to upgrade. We offer a range of car stereos/head units that include Apple CarPlay,…
• Reversing Cameras Buyer's Guide Fitting into tight spaces or parallel parking can be tough - make life easier with a reversing cam! What is a reversing camera? Instead of relying on your mirrors, or even worse turning your head to look out of the rear window as you back up, a reversing camera captures video footage of the space behind…
• How do dash cams work? Dash cams can be placed at the front or rear of your car interior and record footage of exactly what’s going on around the car. The recording will continue to loop, with unimportant footage simply overwritten by new footage automatically. All dash cams sold by Halfords have a built-in sensor (known…