Sony CDXGT56UI CD Receiver with USB Input

Product Description

Enjoy the crisp and clear sound of your MP3/WMA/AAC1 files with CD, control yourdigital music using the USB 1‐wire on your Sony CDX‐GT56UI or connect to satelliteradio3. You can also fine tune your listening experience with the Advanced SoundEngine processor.

Product Features Detach face with LCD display and front aux input Front USB input for iPod2, iPhone2 & USB music players MP3/WMA/AAC1 playback with DM+ enhancement technology SiriusXM Satellite radio connector ready3 Intuitive QuickBrowZer and ZAPPIN search features

Customer Reviews

I haven't been very impressed with many of Sony's products over the last few years, but decided to give them a shot with this head unit. After installing it and getting familiar with the controls, I must admit I'm impressed. For the amount paid, this is a very nice full featured stereo. The sound quality is very good, the controls are straight-forward for the most part, and it does everything the higher priced units do. The iPod controls work well and the added aux. cable included is a nice touch. I haven't fully explored all the features it has to offer, but am pleased with what I have found. Overall a nice offering from Sony. Not what you want to install in a competition sound system, but for the average install, a great bang for the buck!

This Sony CD receiver is just exactly was I was looking for, great sound, easy to operate, the remote control is a very helpful device while you're driving and very easy to use. I have the original speakers on my truck and now I'm going to buy new ones to get the most out of my car stereo and the price better yet.

Buy A Car With the help of Dealership

If you are deciding to buy a new car, what should you do? How could you find the fittest car for you? And what if you want the dealership to help you finance it? Here are some tips for you to purchase a new car.

Searching help from the dealership, you will be required to fill out a credit application. Based on your credit score, an auto loan will be arranged through the dealership's lending institution based on the negotiated price of the car and related expenses, such as, licensing fees title and sales tax. It is a big business to loan money, and mostly, many auto manufacturers have their own companies to arrange car loans. For example, Nissan cars are often financed through Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.

You may be asked how quickly you are going to pay off your new car. Most auto loans are from three to 5 years -- 36 to 60 monthly payments. Different lengths of time can be arranged, if desired. Usually, more time you take to pay off the loan, the less the payments will be. What’s more, the amount of your monthly payment is depending on the length of the loan, the interest rate and the amount of your down payment. Bear in mind that the dealership will urge you to make a large down payment.

While paying off the balance you owe on your car, the lending institution will hold the car's title. The car's title is sent to you and you finally own the car when you make all the payments.

Car Accessory Supplier Recommend: Leather Car Seat Covers

FH-PU002115 Classic Exquisite Leather Car Seat Covers, Airbag compatible and Split Bench, Gray / Black color

Product Features

Exquisite Leatherette is durable and gives a classy look to your car. It is water resistant and easy to clean.

Front side airbag compatible - special stitching technique allows airbag to inflate upon impact. It will not block your side air bags from deploying. Front seat covers have velcro opening on the top for easy installation. (If your headrests are standard size, then you don't need to remove them to install front covers, you can just slip on the cover with the headrest on)

Back of the front seat is made by durable stretchy corduroy with opening pocket for storage. These covers come with adjustable straps for easier installation and securer fit.

Rear bench covers have three zippers on them to accommodate left and right 40/60 split, 40/20/40 split and 50/50 split. It also allows you to fold down the cup holder or armrest by unzipping one of the zippers on the backrest cover.

An extra set of mesh cloth extension included to cover the exposed rear bench area when split.

Available in various colors to transform the look and feel of the interior of your car instantly.

Customer Reviews

These seat covers where very good product and look a lot better then any cloth seat covers I have seen at this price range. Our car (Dodge Caliber) had a plastic back on the seat and on side too. I removed these parts and then fitted the front seats and then replaced the covers. Hold the seat cover in place so much better, and almost looks factory. By doing that the pouches on the back of the front seat covers will be hidden. Back seat, If you have head rest in the back that do not come off(built into the seat these will not work. I did install the bottom which was very easy and fits good.
Over all good buy for the price, have had them on over a month and still looking good.

Tips to Install Paint Protection Film for Your Car

All patterns are precisely cut to fit the entire area of your vehicle needing protection. Follow these simple steps for an accurate installation of your paint protection kit.

Steps

1

Clean area of vehicle to be protected. Use the water with rubbing alcohol to remove any dirt and wax. It is always best to wash the vehicle first.

2

Squeegee the water out from the center of the film outward. Work 3-4 inches at a time stretching when necessary. For areas or contours that need fast adhesion lift up the film and rinse using the alcohol water.

3

Use the paper towels to dry the edges of the film and prevent the water from seeping back under the film. Dry film completely and apply a coat of sealer.

Things You'll Need

Flexible squeegee

Two sprayers with solutions of soapy water and water with a little rubbing alcohol

Paper towels

Plexus polish or other non-petroleum polish or seal

Car Accessories Recommend: Husky WeatherBeater Cargo Liners

Description

Trunks and cargo areas suffer a lot of abuse. Every time you pile in groceries, sports equipment and sacks of fertilizer, you risk ripping, staining and wearing out your flooring. But, serious protection is simple: lay down a Husky WeatherBeater Cargo Liner.

Husky WeatherBeater Cargo Liners are built following the same legendary quality standards and craftsmanship as traditional Husky Liners. The difference is their designs. All WeatherBeaters are molded with smart grooves and tall side walls that trap mud, moisture and other crud. This keeps stain-causing messes safely isolated away from your flooring and helps protect against wear and tear from shifting cargo.Best of all, it’s backed by a Lifetime Warranty against cracking or breaking.

Features

Husky WeatherBeater Cargo Liners are custom tailored for a perfect fit in your vehicle

The sleek grooves and tall side-walls trap grime and guard against stains

WeatherBeater Liners are built tough from all-season, rubberized thermo-plastic

Tough enough to withstand water, mud, snow, gasoline, motor oil and battery acid

Husky WeatherBeater Cargo Liners include a Lifetime Warranty against cracking or breaking.

Reviews

I was delighted at the quality and ease of installation. It's a perfect fit and protected the carpet quite nicely yesterday when I purchased lots of spring flowers! I especially like the all-around lip to keep things from spilling over.

Easy to install and makes it a simple task to clean up the trunk after carrying gardening supplies (bags of topsoil, mulch, stones, etc.). Recommend this product to anybody!

Top Must-Have Car Accessories Reviews

If you just purchased an iPhone 5 and you're looking for cool accessories to add value to your new device, you'll want to check out the following three automobile accessories. (While you’re at it, you should also check out my 5 Top-of-the-Line iPhone 5 Cases too.)

Griffin Window Mount

The Griffin Window Mount is a versatile window/dashboard smartphone mount, and it comes with an adjustable bracket that's big enough to accomdate most smartphones and smartphone cases. The contraption can be mounted onto a window using its built-in window mount that securely grips it to a glass surface. Or it can be attached to a dashboard using the included mounting base and adhesive. The Window Mount rotates 360 degrees so it can be used at any angle. The adjustable mounting cradle fit my iPhone 5 and BlackBerry smartphone quite well. Griffin says it also supports popular smartphones from HTC, Motorola and Samsung. The Griffin Window Mount is available for $20 from the company’s website.

Jabra Freeway

Do you find yourself fumbling with your Bluetooth headset whenever you receive a call? If so, you should take a look at the Jabra Freeway. This high-quality speakerphone clips onto your car’s visor and connects wirelessly to your smartphone via Bluetooth. Dual high-sensitivity microphones and built-in noise filtering circuits make for clear conversations. And its integrated FM transmitter lets you to wirelessly pipe your smartphone’s music (or navigational instructions from a GPS app) to a car stereo system. Jabra says the Freeway delivers up to 14 hours of battery life, which was close to what I attained in my tests. The device powers itself off after a period of inactivity, and a built-in motion sensor turns it back on when you return to your vehicle. The Jabra Freeway costs $129.

Kensington Auto/Air Power Inverter

If you want the ability to power up your laptop while driving between sales appointments, then the Kensington Auto/Air Power Inverter with USB ports could be the right car accessory for you. You just plug the vehicle power plug into place, and the standard (U.S.) AC power plug provides up to 150 watts of power. Its two standard USB ports let you charge two smartphones or USB-powered devices simultaneously. And the inverter can be detached from the vehicle power plug and brought along on your next flight; it plugs directly into the power outlets found in many aircraft today. The Kensington Auto/Air Power inverter costs $70.

Top 6 Cool Car Accessories Make Your Drive More Fun(2)

4. Two Port USB Car Charger

We all know by now technology changes fast, super-fast. Your phone’s going to be out of date by the time you figure half of it out. That being said, for the last ten years or so, USB has become one of the most common buses available and standard for most things mobile, and that goes for the accessories you fill your car with.
 
Go get yourself a two port USB charger. You’ll be able to charge multiple devices at once, you won’t have to get a new charger every time you get a new gadget, and it’s pretty cheap. Buy two; put one in your kid’s Tonka so he can call his play date on his Fischer Price Mobile 4g. Sultan Solutions recommends PowerGen Dual USB Port 2A 10w (fast) Heavy Duty Ouput Car Charger. It’s sturdy, compact, and won’t hook on anything that’ll rip it out of your cigarette lighter.

5. LED License Plate Lights

Ever wanted to be pulled over by police at night? Me too… said nobody ever. Traditional license plate lights burn out quickly, and get dull enough to be “not visible.”
 
Get yourself a pair of LED lights. They’ll last you 50,000 hours, or about 6 years. Sultan Solutions recommendsLexen’s LED T10 5SMD white 2X licence plate tag light bulbs. You can choose from a variety of colors, just make sure they’re legal where you live. White’s usually a good choice.

6. Smart Phone / Tablet Holder

Today’s smartphones and tablets can do everything from play music, be your GPS, or tell Scotty to beam you up. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of technology. With all of that power in your pocket at all times, it makes sense to have a place for it in your car.
 
Try getting a smartphone holder. This car accessory makes your GPS easier to see, your music easier to access, and keeps your phone from getting lost between the seats. You don’t have to worry about hiding your GPS or mp3 player anymore either. Sultan solutions suggests Accessory Genie’s Universal Ready-Grip Cup Mount and Windshield Suction Car Mount Holder. Like the name says, it can be used in a cup holder or on a windshield.

A car’s main purpose is to get you from A to B safely, but consider how much time you spend in it. Your car isn’t complete until it’s upgraded with some awesome gadgets. How are you going to use your Android tablet (Check Out the Sultan Solutions Nexus 7 Tablet Review) as a GPS? And how are you going to charge it? Make your commute better by adding some of these 6 great interior car accessories.

Top 6 Cool Car Accessories Make Your Drive More Fun(1)

1. Portable Jump Starter

All these nifty gadgets won’t do much good if your car isn’t going anywhere. One of the most common reasons a car won’t start is because of a dead battery.
 
If you don’t want to be late for work, a date, or stuck in the Deep South, get a portable battery charger. It’s a great car accessory for cold environments and fits nicely in your trunk. Sultan Solutions suggests the Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter & Emergency Power Source with Radio.
 
It functions both as a battery charger and portable power supply for any other gadgets you keep with you. Charge it up, put it in the trunk, and it’s good. Be safe and bring an extension cord with you for emergencies.

2. Modern In-Dash Car Stereo

When looking for new car accessories, first look at the ones you already own. Be honest, does your tape deck serve any purpose? Do you even have a cassette anymore? Upgrade your media options and enjoy your drives more with a new In-Dash Car Stereo. Satellite radio, HD Radio, mp3 players and larger displays are great features to have.
 
You’ll always have something to listen to that YOU want. Sultan Solution suggests the Alpine iDA-X305. It has options for all of the above and is Bluetooth ready. Be aware though, it doesn’t come with a CD player, so load up your iPod before you go anywhere.

3. Rechargeable LED Flashlight

Your car breaks down at night, and you have to change a tire, pop the hood, and check for damage. The two thoughts that’ll go through your head are “I wish I ate more carrots” and “I wish I had a flashlight.”
 
Eat the carrots at home and keep a rechargeable LED Flashlight in the glove box. There are innumerable situations where this convenient little car accessory can literally be a life saver. Sultan Solutions recommends theCoast 7575 Rechargeable Flashlight Auto LED. It’s extremely portable, charges in your cigarette lighter, and at 5400 lumens, is bright enough to light up the darkest spaces.

2013 Kia Cerato Debuts At Chile's Santiago Motor Show

Kia has already released official images of its next-generation Cerato, but thanks to Chilean blogger Ramón Rivera Notario, we have our first live look at what will become the 2014 Kia Forte sedan. The new Cerato, also known as the K3 in South Korea, is currently on display at the Santiago Motor Show.

The new Forte's styling is a clear departure from the current boxy design, and borrows heavily from Kia's upcoming flagship, the Quoris. These images also give us our first official look inside the new Cerato/K3/Forte, whose dark, upscale cabin is in keeping with what we've seen in other recent Kia releases. There's still no word on the powertrain we'll see in the new Forte, but a highway fuel economy rating of at least 40 miles per gallon, like the related Hyundai Elantra, is probably a safe bet.

We expect it the U.S.-market debut of the redesigned Forte next year at the either the Chicago or New York Auto Show. Until then, be sure to check out the live images sent in from Ramón Rivera Notario as well as a few images Kia has already released. You can also read Mr. Notario's coverage (his copy is posted in both English and Spanish) here.

Car Show Raises Money For Kids With Cancer

The annual Women of the Moose Car Show, which took place in Lafayette on Saturday, will donate proceeds to the Emma Paige Foundation.  

The Emma Paige Foundation is named after a local 5-year-old girl who is battling a brain tumor. The foundation raises money for Emma and other children with cancer around the state. 

The Women of the Moose pick a new charity each year to donate too, and said the Emma Paige Foundation fit their mission. 

"The Women of the Moose, and the Loyal Order of the Moose, and the Moose Association are all about helping children," said event organizer Kimberly Owen. "When we checked out this foundation, and what it does for children, and children with cancer, there was no way we could not help them somehow." 

"Any of the money that comes in definitely helps toward our mission," said Emma Paige Foundation president Arin Titus. "We can help multiple children all over our community. That helps the family with gas, travel expenses, comfort items for the children." 

The Emma Paige Foundation was founded in February.

3 New Best Car Accessories Review

For most of us, having a car can be a luxury in itself once you consider how much needs to be paid for it and the vital add-ons such as insurance. However for individuals with the money going spare, a super car or a luxury car can be very tempting. And if you've still got some spare cash after that? Why not, in those immortal words, 'pimp it out' with some very glittery accessories.

Heart Monitor

Perhaps taking your car out of luxury and into the role of lifesaver, as manufacturers are working on devices that can monitor your heart rate while driving. In this way, if there are any unusual signs, of cardiac arrest even, it can give you prior warning so you can pull over safely. 

Pop Up Speakers

Another space age-esque feature is when things are hidden away but can pop up on demand. To show your car is especially swish, then, why not invest in some pop up speakers that can rise out of the dash board when needed. 

Champagne Cooler

What list about luxury cars would be complete without mentioning the champagne? Yes, cars can come with an inbuilt small cooler that can hold enough of the bubbly to at least propose a toast mid-journey.