A client from Redwood City recently contacted California Car Sounds and Tint for some assistance in upgrading the audio system on his 2017 Avalon pontoon boat. The client was visiting a local truck accessory company and they mentioned that we were experts in marine audio system upgrades. The Clarion radio and speakers that came with […]
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Repeat San Jose Client Adds CarPlay to 1995 Kenworth Truck
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Malibu 23 Audio System Overhaul for San Jose Client
A local boat dealer referred a San Jose-based client to California Car Sounds and Tint for a 2018 Malibu 23 audio system upgrade. The client wanted to upgrade the stereo system that came with the boat and add high-output wakeboard tower speakers. After looking at the boat and discussing how it would be used, we […]
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 […]
What is Bluetooth?
If you have been around the mobile electronics industry for any amount of time, you will know that certain terms are often used incorrectly. One term that has been over-abused lately is Bluetooth. Product manufacturers, retailers and consumers have developed an expectation of what Bluetooth is, and what it does. Sadly, those expectations can lead […]
RAM 3500 Safety Upgrades and Alpine Restyle Kit for San Jose Client
A client from San Jose recently visited California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell about some 2018 RAM 3500 safety and technology upgrades. He wanted a camera system that would help him see around his truck while driving or parking, and an easy-to-use source unit. We showed the client several options and explained how we […]