Get a look at some of our favorite toys. This video showcases some of the tools and accessories that are frequently needed when installing car stereo equipment. Unlike a pair of pliers, these tools aren't always easy to find at the store, and that's why we carry them.

This installation guide walks you through the process of installing a new in-dash receiver in your car.

Take a look at how most new car receivers are connected to the car's existing wiring in this DIY video.

One person's experience with factory AM/FM antenna replecement.

Watch this video for a step-by-step overview of a basic car stereo installation. The installation shown in this video is only one example - the actual steps involved vary from car to car.

In this short video, we present four of the most common accessories you should consider when purchasing a new car stereo. Everyone who installs a new stereo is likely to need at least one of these items.

Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo.

One of the problems with replacing your factory radio with a new receiver, is that those handy stereo controls built into the steering wheel won't work anymore. The way to fix this dilemma is to install an adapter for the steering wheel audio controls. Watch this video to see what's involved in the process.

The Crutchfield MasterSheet is a vehicle-specific set of instructions that shows you how to install a receiver and speakers in your vehicle. In this video, we give you a look at all of the work that goes into creating these instructions. What's more, this same research is used to fuel our massive vehicle database. When we tell you we know what fits, we really do.

These days we can add iPod controls to almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters.

A car stereo is the centerpiece of any car audio system. This introduction highlights the stereo's functions and makes it easier to shop for a new one.

With so many in-dash CD receivers to choose from, how do you pick the right one? Answering the questions in this article will help you narrow your choices to get the stereo that's right for you.

Answers to some of the more common questions about car stereos.

Learn about the features and specifications found in today's wide variety of CD receivers.

A guide to solving noise problems in your vehicle's audio system.

Check out how the free installation gear you get with most car stereos and car speakers bought from Crutchfield helps you do your own installation. Our vehicle-specific instructions, wiring harnesses, adapters, and expertise will save you time and money, and most importantly, help ensure that you enjoy your gear for years to come.

If they can do it, so can you. Crutchfield's Marketing team decided to give their outgoing manager a parting gift: a new sound system for his 1998 Jeep Wrangler. Only one thing stood in their way - this would be the first time they had installed audio gear in a car. Undaunted, they decided to follow the same instructions we send Crutchfield customers with every car audio purchase. Watch them install a receiver and two sets of speakers, proving once and for all that with Crutchfield's help, you C

Crutchfield editor Matt Freeman examines some of the tools we use in the Crutchfield Labs for testing stereos, amps, and speakers.

It's fun and gratifying to hear about people discovering just how satisfying doing it themselves can be. Recently, two customers shared their first time experiences with us.

Far from being just another high-end Japanese import, the Infiniti G35 was arguably a better "European" sports sedan than a few of its European competitors. Even now, the G35 is a smart purchase for anyone who values the practicality of a sedan and the performance of a sports coupe.