When it comes to car stereo installation accessories, thing can get rather finicky! Very specific products are used by car installers whether it a certain wire, tape or connector, and it can be a hard time finding the products if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. You may recognise some of these items and some you may never have heard of. In this article we will run down the top 5 car stereo installation accessories. This might be a helpful guide for you for when you’re next out and about grabbing the little bits and pieces you need for your Car Stereo System Installation in London.

  1. A USB Flush Mount Port

If you are installing a stereo with a rear USB port then this is a very handy little accessory. If you wanted to do things another way of course you could just route the USB over the glove box and it will just hang there out in the open. Whilst that might be easy to install its not necessarily convenient because you’d have to be reaching over to the glove box every time you wanted to connect your device (iPod or phone). When you invest in a USB flush mount port you make things more convenient by having your device in a better location like your dash or centre console. Much better than straining to reach your devices.

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  1. Pac Audio SWI-CP5

This accessory is one of the easiest steering wheel control interfaces to program and is also wonderfully versatile. The Pac Audio SWI-CP5 can also supply Retain Accessory Power. The coolest thing about this device is that you can programme it using your iPhone or Android. However if you don’t like the idea of using an app then you can programme it the more traditional way using your PC OR USB device.

 

  1. Hellerman Tyton 18 Ib 8” Wire Ties

This may seem like a given but a good quality wire tie is imperative for any electronic car installation. There are of course many brands of wire ties and as always it’s the case of you get what you pay for. The Hellerman Tyton 18 Ib 8” wire ties are a brilliant choice for anyone looking for a great quality wire which isn’t cheap- but is worth every single penny. These wire ties have an operating temperature range of -40 degrees Fahrenheit – 185 degrees Fahrenheit which may seem extremely extreme, but it’s very convenient especially if you live in an area where the weather can flit between one extreme to another (UK).

 

  1. Scotch 3M Super 33+

This is not named as the number one electrical tape on Amazon for no reason! It is the number one choice for professionals across various industries and is famed because it lasts a long time, is easy to work with and is flexible and strong! Why spend your money on cheap electrical tape which probably won’t do a good job when you can use the Scotch 3M Super 33+ and have the job done faster, easier and more professionally?

 

  1. PAC Audio TR7 Universal Trigger

The TR7 is a wonderful little tool that is pre-programmed as a video bypass. This convenient little car stereo accessory has various other functions and is a staple in every car stereo installation shop! Among the features this tool has it has a door lock pulse generator which means it can automatically lock and unlock doors when the car ignition is turned on and off. The TR7 also has a closed loop circuit which means it’s good for monitoring trailers on hitches by triggering an alarm if the trailer is disconnected. What a brilliant security feature!

Now that you know what accessories you can look for when sorting out your Car Stereos Installation you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll only be getting the best quality accessories thanks to this guide!