The Car Police Auctions Blog

Almost everybody knows the rule of 10 when it comes to word of mouth.

The happy customer tells one person while the dissatisfied customer will let 10 people know about the bad service they have received.

Nowhere else in the field of ecommerce is this more important than when trading car stereo DVD players. The average car stereo DVD doesn't only attract the person who wants to do the car DVD installation itself, it also involves a whole lot of specific data which plays an important part in how well the car DVD player will work in the car.

It's too late to tell the customer in responses to their questions after they have bought the car DVD from you. You need to give them the right information before they even think about making a purchase.

**So what exactly do you NEED to tell customers before they even make a decision about buying a car DVD from you?**

It is absolutely essential that you cover the following things in your listing:
The file formats and discs it plays
The exact size of the player
The condition of the player
The TV signals it is compatible with
The inputs and outputs it has
The voltage the car DVD operates in

So why do you need to list these things and exactly how do you do it?

*The file formats and discs
The days of there being two or three formats and two or three disc types are over. Nowadays people expect the car DVD to be able to handle CD-R CD-RW and VCD discs.

The formats the in car DVD handles are important too, especially with the increased number of people downloading material from the internet and sharing files.

List each disc type separately and separate out video, audio and picture formats to make it clear to your potential customers what the automotive DVD can do and what it can't do.

A good example might be:
Discs: DVD, CD, VCD
Formats Played:
help people reverse safer, and - in the case of in dash car DVD players - feed video and sound footage to screens and speakers in the back of the car.

As a result you must tell people what they can plug in and what feeds go out so they know exactly what type of hub they are getting.

A good way to show this is as follows:
Media Inputs / Outputs
- SD/MMC card slot for GPS SD card or SD card with media files
- DVD/CD disc drive
- iPod input (front)
- Mini-USB input (front)
- Aux IN (front)
- Reverse camera input (rear)

The Voltage The Car Stereo DVD Player Operates In
This is more important for older cars (especially diesel cars) but not all cars work on the same voltage. Some were 24 volts while others were 12. Nowadays all new models of cars come out in 12 volts which make things nice and easy for car DVD installation.

However putting the voltage the DVD player for the car operates in is important as not doing so could result in a short, which would lead to your customers' &nbspbrand new automotive DVD not working at all, or working at a lower voltage and not working as well as it should.

Only by giving customers the information they need in your listing will you be able t o guarantee a happy customer at the end of the day.

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Touch Screen Car Stereo

Ours is a world where technology has become a necessary and regular companion. We take it with us to the beach, we find it at the work place, in the gymnasium, and even our leisure and communication needs are dominated by it. It only makes sense that in our cars we would like to have the best technologically possible auto sound systems our hard earned money can buy. The problem is that new technology especially in auto sound systems is being introduced to the market each and every day at unfathomable rate and many of us feel as though if we hold our breath just a little bit longer something even superior and more impressive will come along. We know that we will absolutely want to kick ourselves if we buy in to "that or this" company's auto sound system that was exceptional  yesterday, just before the next great thing hits the market.

The fact remains  that advanced auto sound system technology is already here with us and the question isn't if it will hit the market but rather when. And when seems to be a pretty big question when it comes to emerging technologies. There are always so many things that control when the actual product will hit the shelves in stores or even how much supply will be available at that point in time. The really good news for consumers is that if you wait until that point, chances are the prices on the system you like now will probably lower significantly almost overnight.

While the tech-savvy in me would love to have the hottest and greatest of gadgetry at all times, the dad in me knows that the kids will need braces, new shoes for soccer, and (ultimately) tuition for college. For those reasons, I will continue using  my sadly old-fashioned electronic Machine and secretly long for the brand new notebook while listening to the latest tunes on my iPod Shuffle while secretly longing for one of the new iPods, which is capable of playing video. I will live however, and will enjoy watching others play with their new gadgetary goodies while I learn about them and wait for the prices to drop (just like DVD players a few years back).

I can declare myself at least smart enough to understand that most of the time it is best not to be the first to buy a new product or an emerging technology. Let someone else take the risks associated with buying an essentially untried product while I sit back and listen to what they have to say. This way I can make an informed decision without bearing the scars associated with testing an untried product.

There are many things I'm willing to sacrifice and many more things I give to my children as test objects. The thing I have discovered quite often with them is that if it can survive a few weeks in their care, it is a pretty safe bet and might even be worth purchasing stock in the company. We all have some things that are more important to us than others and while I love technology there are other things I love more including fancy auto sound systems.

Music, however, is a very important part of my life and I do try to keep current with the latest and greatest when it comes to auto sound systems. My favorite at the moment is the Pioneer car stereo. Every piece of this equipment is designed with the idea of making music sound, as it should. You can get the biggest and greatest sound quality from this auto sound system without giving up half your trunk or your entire back seat. Pioneer is one of the more expensive products on the market when it comes to auto sound systems but it is well worth every dime.

While considering your options for an auto sound system be sure to keep in mind that the most expensive product is not necessarily the best product-no matter what the salesman tells you. By learning as much as possible about all choices for a touch screen car stereo, you may find that one of the less expensive systems is actually better suited for your auto sound system needs. In so doing you wil probably spent many blissful nights knowing that the auto sound system you purchased is the best investment for your money.

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The top brand Alpine Car Stereo is introducing the all new, ground breaking iDA-X303 digital media receiver which guarantees to give your car the valued upgrade that it needs without putting in hardly any cost and by doing hardly anything. Simply by installing the system into your car you can be up and running in no time and gain the paramount in-vehicle experience as you take your iPod or iPhone on your travels with you and simply connect it to the control panels main head unit which has several inputs so you have your dedicated musical media devices by your side no matter where you go.

The iDA-X303 allows you to view what you are listening as it lists the track name and genre so you don't have to strain whilst driving. Its LCD display screen is a visual spectacle to the eye as it has three different colors and options where you can choose how you want to choose your screen or background style simply by flicking through the options.

This great piece of electronic equipment includes a big sized double-action Rotary Encoder Knob which means you have the ultimate command over how you search through your playlists and exactly how low or how high you want the volume to be adjusted. So whether you are on a relaxing journey in the countryside or hitting the busy high town streets, you can cruise with ease and let the iDA-X303 do all of the hard work for you with it QuickSearch tool.

Also as the Alpine company know that their products are highly valuable to you its safety features are a high priority in their designers minds so you have a detachable knob when you are using the QuickSearch tool so that this protects from potential thieves but the main display stays on the primary control panel.

Don't forget to utilize the handy tool of the Bluetooth technology which allows you to go hands-free by using a wireless network. So you will not only be listening to your music in the height of style but this high tech audio accessory will be taking care of its owner as this device makes it much easier to receive or defer phone calls and is a convenient, safe way of chatting to your mates whilst you drive!

When you are driving down the road, a list will automatically appear which gives you the following options: Caller ID, missed, dialed and received phone calls, phonebook, automatic answer and automatic connect. With all of these stylish and snazzy little details your Alpine Car Stereo will have you feeling like a boss in no time as you talk and drive almost effortlessly. For the reasonable price of $250 you can have all of these inclusive advantageous and slick features including a winner design so that you can officially not only cruise your way down the street, but put your car into cruise control as you let your iDA-X303 do all of the hard work and scan through all of the music files as you sit back and enjoy the ride!

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This brand is a household name for every car audio enthusiast. Mention the name Kenwood Car Stereo and they will know what you're talking about.

Kenwood car stereos have produced high quality consumer electronics, test equipment and communication equipment since 1946. Kenwood car stereos primarily specialize in the design, engineering and manufacture of wireless communication infrastructure but are also renowned in the production consumer mobile and home entertainment systems. Kenwood car stereos are also committed to creating the finest quality components with state of the art technologies that has earned them a huge following in the audio products scene.

At present, Kenwood car stereos have a very impressive product lineup that would make anyone drool over, whether he is an audio enthusiast or not. For the regular Joe who isn't really into technical stuff, and is just looking for something nice to put into his ride, Kenwood car stereos offer sleek designs that will surely satisfy anyone's craving for aesthetic. Tech-freaks and geeks will also be impressed with the specs a Kenwood car stereo has.

A lot of Kenwood car stereo units nowadays include popup LCD panels for watching VCD/DVD movies. The Kenwood KVT-717DVD 7.0" Wide, Fully Motorized In-dash Monitor DVD/WMA/MP3 Receiver is a good candidate for any situation.

* 7.0 inch Wide Color TFT Active Matrix Display * Full-automatic Open/Close with slide and angle adjustments * Interactive Touchscreen Control with OSD * Audio Easy Control Mode while Playing Visual Source * Selectable Wall Paper (6 Patterns) * Installer/Backup Memory of Audio/Video Setup * Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4 (MOSFET Power IC) * 3 Preouts with 5V Pre-out Level * 2 RCA AV Inputs / 1 RCA AV Output * Video Input for Rear View Camera * RGB Input for Navigation System * System Q/ System E's+ * DVD Menu Direct Touch screen Control * MPEG 1/2 Video files (.mpg) and JPEG files (.jpg) Playback * Dual Zone Source & Volume Control * DVD±R/RW Compatible * External Media Control - iPod Ready * Optional TV Tuner

For those who might not get what the hell all of these means, just imagine this: a really thin monitor panel that smoothly retracts and extends at the push of a remote, crystal clear movie and picture playback, all encased in a beautiful black matte finish polymer casing done with a space age design.

If all you want is a just a regular car stereo for playing CDs', listening to mp3s or the radio, Kenwood Car Stereo have a lot to choose from. A good head unit would be the KDC-MP928 AAC/WMA/MP3/ CD Receiver with External Media Control.

* Auto-Slide Detachable Faceplate * Rotary Encoder & Jog Control Knob for Easy Operation * 4096 Color OEL Display * Display Customize Function * Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4 (MOSFET Power IC) * ACDrive (Advanced Codec Drive) * AAC/WMA/MP3 Playback * G-Analyzer (Graphic Motion Analyzer) * Built-in DSP : DTA/System Q(4band P-EQ)/Digital E's/SRS WOW Digital Effect * O.D.D. (Offset Dual Differential) D/A System for Sound Quality * Installer/User/Backup Memory of Audio Setup * SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready * HD Radio Ready * External Media Control - iPod Ready * Dual Zone Source & Volume Control * AUX Input * Gold Plated 3 Preouts with 5V Pre-output Level

The Kenwood car stereo auto slide detachable faceplate allows you to take the faceplate (one which has all the buttons) in order to prevent theft by taking away the functionality of the unit left in the car.

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You've got a nice pearled paint job. You've got your 18' sized chrome mags. You've got an interior job that looks like a dream. But all of that would be superficial if you don't have a good car stereo system in your ride.

A good car stereo system is a marvel to experience, just like a poorly constructed car stereo system is such a pity to look at. The price is a big factor, but not all expensive hardware perform well if installed haphazardly, or if hooked up with incompatible hardware. It is also subjective, just as some of us find black cars more appealing than other color cars. If you like your car stereo system more than any other in the same vehicle, then you have the best.

If you like some other car stereo system more than yours in the same vehicle, then that one is better. Only you can decide which is best for you. For a car stereo system to be a good or great, it must first meet or exceed the user's expectations.

The type of vehicle also plays a major part in what kind car stereo system you should build. For some people, after only being in a few vehicles their ears recognize the inherent characteristics of this unique environment. Most of what we hear in a vehicle is a recording of the original artist in a given environment, usually in two channel stereo which can be playing in a totally different environment with the listeners placed in awkward listening positions relative to the placement of speakers. A great car stereo system is created with the understanding of acoustics, basic electronics, and the different products that are to be used.

A good idea is to gain references to compare to your auto audio system or any other and experience it live in as many different environments as possible. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to go to expos' and conventions. As you hop from exhibit to exhibit you'll immediately notice the difference in sound characteristics of each setup. You will find some car stereo systems that you prefer over others, if not a favorite and that is the way to choose a cheap car stereo system that you like. Also ask for specs, they'll gladly give it to you.

The benefits of aftermarket speakers are: they have a larger frequency response (more music coming through the car stereo speakers), more power handling capabilities, they will brighten your highs and increase your auto audio system bass. There are two types of CAR speakers available: the dual cone and the two way. A dual cone has a small paper cone built into a larger paper cone.

Amplifiers are the backbone of your car stereo system. Weak amplifiers damage good car stereo speakers, not the other way around. Amplifiers provides musical power and contributes greatly to the elimination of distortion and the upgrade of sound clarity. The size of the amplifiers will be proportionate to the level of power you want. You can tell a good power amp by turning the auto stereo system above half volume and still hearing clear amplification. Bear in mind that the more power you have the better control you have over your system. A good car stereo system is something to show for. It can bring satisfaction to you, the owner, and to those who will witness it. It will also raise the quality and value of your car in case you wish to resell it.

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