Toyota Sienna Front Camera: The OEM-Style Parking Upgrade

A Toyota Sienna front camera fixes a problem most owners do not realize they have until they are nosing toward a wall, a curb, or another bumper with no idea where the front of the van actually ends. The Sienna is long, the hood is high, and the pavement right...

Nissan Rogue Audio Upgrade: More Bass With No New Speakers

A Nissan Rogue audio upgrade does not have to mean ripping out every door panel and bolting in a trunk full of speakers. On this Rogue we left the factory speakers exactly where they were, skipped the subwoofer, and still pulled noticeably more bass and volume out of the system....

Tesla Model Y E-Mirror: A Camera Rear View Mirror Upgrade

The Tesla Model Y E-Mirror is the upgrade that finally makes your rear view match the rest of the car. If you own a Model Y Juniper, you already live with screens and cameras everywhere, and then you glance up at a plain glass mirror with a tiny back window...

How to Make Your Car Audio Louder

Wanting louder car speakers is one of the most common reasons people start upgrading, and it is also where the most mistakes happen. Cranking the factory volume into distortion is not the way to make your car louder; it actually makes it worse. Real, clean volume comes from giving the...

Replace the Stereo or Add a CarPlay Retrofit?

When your infotainment feels dated, you have two real choices: replace the stereo, or add a CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit to the screen you already have. They lead to very different projects, costs, and outcomes. Picking the right one comes down to what you actually want to change, and...