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  • Audio Buyer's Guide

    Audio Buyer's Guide

    When you come to Halfords for your audio equipment you don't need to worry about understanding all the technology and jargon. We will explain simply and clearly how things work and discuss which lowest price product would suit you best

  • DAB Car Radios Buyer's Guide

    DAB Car Radios Buyer's Guide

    Installing a DAB car radio means you can listen to a wider selection of stations while on the move, including exclusive digital-only content. Read Halfords' handy DAB car radios buyer's guide to discover why you should upgrade.

  • In Car DVD Players Buyer's Guide

    In Car DVD Players Buyer's Guide

    In car DVD players are ideal for banishing boring journeys, allowing your passengers to watch their favourite movies while on the move. Take a look at our car DVD players buyer's guide to help you find the perfect player for you.

  • What Does Digital Radio Switchover Mean for Cars?

    What Does Digital Radio Switchover Mean for Cars?

    Plans for a digital radio switchover have been put in place by the government for the coming years. Find out what this means for drivers with Halfords' handy guide.

  • Car Audio Fitting & Installation

    Car Audio Fitting & Installation

    At Halfords we offer a professional car audio fitting service in-store. Our fitters can install your new car stereo, DAB radio, in-dash DVD player, speakers, subwoofers or amplifier, from £29.99*.

Buyers Guide In-Car Technology Buyers Guides

  • When you come to Halfords for your audio equipment you don't need to worry about understanding all the technology and jargon. We will explain simply and clearly how things work and discuss which lowest price product would suit you best
     
    Audio Buyer's Guide

  • Installing a DAB car radio means you can listen to a wider selection of stations while on the move, including exclusive digital-only content. Read Halfords' handy DAB car radios buyer's guide to discover why you should upgrade.

     
    DAB Car Radios Buyer's Guide
  • In car DVD players are ideal for banishing boring journeys, allowing your passengers to watch their favourite movies while on the move. Take a look at our car DVD players buyer's guide to help you find the perfect player for you.
     
    In Car DVD Players Buyer's Guide
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Featured Article Latest In-Car Technology Articles

  • Plans for a digital radio switchover have been put in place by the government for the coming years. Find out what this means for drivers with Halfords' handy guide.

     
    What Does Digital Radio Switchover Mean for Cars?
  • Since July 2007, the UK's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations requires that all producers of electrical equipment are now obliged to pay for recycling of household electrical goods.
     
    WEEE Regulations
  • At Halfords, we're constantly striving to bring you the best products and many from our excellent range of quality In-Car Technology products have been recognised by the press as being the best in their class. Take a look at just some of the awards...
     
    In Car Tech Awards
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FAQs In-Car Technology FAQ's

  • DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. It's a way of listening to the radio using a digital signal rather than analogue (FM/AM).

    DAB car radios offer many benefits, such as crisp digital sound and more stations. At present DAB is available to over 85% of the population, and plans are in place to boost signal coverage in anticipation of the digital radio switchover.

    If you'd like to listen to DAB in your car, you can buy an adaptor that plays DAB through your existing system, or replace your car stereo with a DAB model. See our DAB car radios buyer's guide for full details.

    Feel free to call into your local Halfords if you have any questions about what DAB radio is or how you can upgrade.

     

  • This is largely down to personal preferences of music format.

    If you just want a radio, an in-car DAB radio is the best option for you. If you listen to CDs, a basic in-car CD player will be the best choice, but if you want to play DVDs, MP3 files or connect your iPod, you'll need to opt for a CD/DVD player or an MP3 ready CD player, or one with iPod connectivity.

    Look for the features you require and also consider the sound quality of the unit, and whether you need additional speakers or sub woofers and also whether it fits in with your car interior.

     

  • Yes, Halfords offers a hardwire fitting service for all car audio units bought from us.

    Fitting starts from £29.99. Fitting is subject to vehicle inspection.

     
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