Replacing the head unit often causes difficulties for car owners. Below we will consider what kind of breakdowns of the audio system can occur during operation, how to properly replace and connect the device.

Watch the video below on how to replace the head unit on cars Daewoo Nexia And Renault Megane 2.

The main malfunctions of the radio

Car radios with or without a subwoofer fail for a number of reasons:

• The radio does not turn on. This problem often occurs when the device is connected incorrectly. If the car owner does not have installation experience, he can confuse the "plus" and "minus", which will lead to the fuse insert (fuse) blowing out.
• Sound amplifier failure. You can diagnose a malfunction by loss of sound, in one or all speakers at once. With such a breakdown, as a rule, you have to change the sound amplifier or repair the power circuit of the board.
• The output of the linear type on the head unit has failed.
• No keyboard or screen backlight. The problem can be explained by the burnout of the diode backlight or a group of light bulbs. As a rule, the elimination of a breakdown by a specialist takes a minimum of time.
• The drive mechanism is damaged. Depending on the type, the head unit can be equipped with a different type of drive - for CDs, MP3 or USB output. In case of jamming or failure, the cause must be sought in this particular device. As a rule, the breakdown is caused by wear and tear of the internal components of the system.

How to change the head unit: instructions for action

The reason for replacing the head unit can be many factors, including the lack of GPS navigation or USB input. If the decision is made, consider the design features of the device. On the audio system panel, there may be buttons for controlling car systems - climate control, fan and others. That is why, when replacing the radio, preference is given to audio systems designed for a particular brand of car. Fortunately, there are no problems with the assortment.

In case of incorrect operation of the head unit and the impossibility of its repair, the only solution is to replace it. How to accurately do this work, consider below.

Do-it-yourself dismantling of the head unit

The process of removing the car radio may vary, depending on the model of the car. But the general sequence of actions remains unchanged. To replace the head unit, proceed as follows:

1. Remove the armrest in the car (if present). As a rule, the installation of the audio system is carried out in the center console, and partial disassembly is required to remove it.
2. Press down on the cup holder to remove the panel.
3. Your eyes will open two bolts - unscrew them and remove.
4. Unscrew the bolts fixing the "beard". Please note that this element may be held in place with latches.
5. Unscrew the switches and regulators, and then the climate control. Once these activities are done, put the "beard" aside.

As a result of the work done, you will have access to the screws that hold the radio. Unscrew all the elements, after which you can dismantle the system. The wires connected to the head unit must be discarded during the replacement process.

Installation and connection

If you are removing an old device and installing a new audio system, it is important to know the principle and sequence of installation work. Before replacing the head unit and connecting it, prepare the connection diagram in advance (should come with the device).

We will consider the process of installing an audio system using the example of a Renault Megan car. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

• After dismantling all the elements, begin the process of replacing the head unit. First place and fix the metal frame (“mine”) of the device. To do this, press on it until a characteristic click.
• After installing the “mine”, connect all the adapters that come with the kit to the ISO outputs. At this stage, be careful and act according to the wiring diagram that comes with the audio system - it should have a detailed description.
• Install the radio housing. During installation, proceed with extreme caution. You must control the installation space so that foreign elements or parts do not fall into it. Otherwise, you may encounter a number of difficulties.

Once this step of replacing the head unit is complete, secure the center console plastic pieces you removed earlier. If speakers are not already installed on the machine, they also need to be installed. The wires required for connection must be laid, so it remains to bring them to the head unit and make the connection.

After replacing the radio, make sure the installation is correct. To do this, turn on the device, and check the correctness of its operation in different modes. Make the volume to the maximum, and evaluate the sound quality - there should be no wheezing. It is important that the speakers work normally at all frequencies.

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Active music lovers replace radio tape recorders more than once, for various reasons. Sometimes the radio simply fails, sometimes obsolescence occurs, and sometimes the car owner just wants to get high-quality sound. And if you buy a car in the cabin from scratch, each “option” of filling the car costs tens of thousands of rubles. If you do not want to overpay for a car, you have the right to purchase a car without a car radio, and then, on your own, purchase and install the radio model that suits you. But you have to pay a considerable amount for each work in a car service, and if you are not a complete “boot”, you can install a new radio tape recorder with your own hands. And how to install, this article will help you. Just deal with all the wires at the output from the radio and decide on the plugs.

Installing a radio, what format radios are present in the automotive market

Depending on the brand of the car, the format of the car radio is also selected. European automakers produce cars with single-unit or single-din (1DIN) car radios.

Automakers in Japan, Korea and the United States are focused on the production of two-block radio format (2DIN).

Naturally, since there are a lot of cars made in Japan and Korea in Russia, two-block radio tape recorders have become quite in demand.

Motorists fell in love with 2DIN radios because of the extended body size, which allows the installation of additional multimedia functions.

Radio installation, ISO plugs

By production of radio tape recorders there is an international standard ISO.

Therefore, if you do not want to damage your musical installation, do not use car radio wiring that does not meet international standards.

Modern radio tape recorder manufacturers equip all radio tape recorder adapters with ISO standards.

Each car brand uses its own plugs, in order to create a transition from the original pad to the international standard, adapters have been launched.

Adapters have a large assortment and you can choose the right one for any occasion.

If the car has standard wiring, this facilitates the work of connecting the radio and removes all difficulties.

Installing a radio, the easiest way to install a car radio

Car enthusiasts know that the easiest way to connect a car radio is to cut the wire from your radio plug or car wiring.

Using electrical tape, you just need to connect the wires according to the color of these wires.

The method, of course, is far from aesthetically pleasing, everything is done “clumsily” and the electrical tape itself is not a reliable fixator in case of fluctuations in the outside temperature - this can lead to a short circuit.

If you decide to use this method, we advise you to use heat shrink tubing or clamp terminals - this method is more reliable. If you do not like noisy music and are not going to constantly change radio tape recorders, you can stop there.

But if you like changes and know that in the future you will change the radio, in this case, you should work hard once and install ISO contacts.

At the next replacement, you simply pull out the old radio by disconnecting the plugs, connect the plugs to the new radio and install it in a niche.

Installing the radio, do-it-yourself connection basics

Any equipment is powered by a source of electricity.

The car battery is a source of electricity, but at the same time it is a danger to the radio and speakers.

If you mix up the plus and minus of the radio, mix up the speaker terminals, you can destroy the equipment.

But at the same time, it is necessary to connect from the battery and not from the cigarette lighter or the ignition switch.

If you want to get clear sound and good power of musical equipment, you should connect it to the battery.

An important point is the use of short wires.

When connecting the plus, use a stranded copper wire with a cross section of at least 4 mm2.

There must be a 10-20 A fuse on the positive battery cable, the fuse must be well insulated and installed from the battery terminal at a distance of at least 40 cm.

Sometimes the manufacturer installs the fuse itself.

The negative wire must also be as short as possible.

Why pay attention to the length of the wires?

But because a short wire can be laid neatly, without twisting and preventing intersections with other consumers.

The wires are connected to the radio itself after the connection to the speakers has taken place.

In order to prevent the positive wire of the battery from being touched bare, this wire must be well insulated until the moment when you can power the car radio with the positive wire.

Installing a radio, how to connect speakers

A very important point is to connect the speakers to the appropriate phases.

At the speaker, the terminal is marked, the wide terminal is a plus, and the narrow terminal is a minus.

If the old car has speakers without terminal markings, the markings can be determined using a conventional battery.

The speaker terminals are connected to the plus and minus of the battery and if you guessed correctly, the cone will move outward, if not guessed, the cone will move inward.

Remember, if you connect the phases of the speakers incorrectly, you will lose 80% of the sound quality, and then the speaker and radio may break.

The most common mistake leading to loss of speaker power and sound quality is incorrect speaker phasing.

If you don’t even have a battery at hand, turn on the radio at full power, outputting sound to one speaker, then distribute the sound to both speakers equally, thus bringing the balance to 0.

If after these actions the sound power and low frequencies have increased, your actions are correct.

And if there is no change, change the polarity.

Do the same work on the rear and side pair of speakers.

Of course, if an elephant stepped on your ear and you don’t see any difference in the sound, it doesn’t matter to you, leave everything as it is.

Installing the radio, how to choose the wires

Speaker wires also have their own markings.

The positive wires have a solid color, and the negative wires have the same color plus a black stripe.

This means that the solid color wire is connected to the wide terminal of the speaker, and the wire with the black stripe is connected to the narrow terminal of the speaker.

The negative wire for a pair of speakers of an acoustic system located on the side or from the front, with a system power of up to 20 W, can be common.

And if the system has a power of 30 watts. and more for each channel, each channel has its pluses and minuses.

It is forbidden to confuse and interchange wires.

It is forbidden to output minus to the car body to ground the speaker.

This procedure results in power loss and sound distortion.

If the radio has low power and manual tuning, there may be two or four acoustic wires with a plus and not one wire with a minus.

In this case, for all speakers, the minus is connected to the main negative wire of the radio, it must be brought to the car body or to the minus battery terminal.

Almost all acoustic systems, upon purchase, have connecting wires. But these wires are test and not mounting.

Since the cross section of these wires is very small, no higher than 0.5 mm2, it is not able to transfer all the power to the speakers without loss.

Such wires can only be used for speakers whose power is not higher than 20 W, and the diameter of the speakers is not more than 13 cm - such speakers can only create auxiliary acoustics.

Powerful speakers from 40 to 100 W with a speaker diameter of more than 16 cm are connected with special speaker wires.

The wires are made of oxygen-free copper and their cross section is from 1 to 4 mm2.

On such wires there are arrows showing the correct direction from the car radio to the speaker, and the direction of the copper bundle coil significantly affects the sound.

Installing the radio, what insulation should be on the wires

High-quality insulation ensures uninterrupted reliable operation.

The insulation on modern wires must be silicone, silicone is not subject to changes under the influence of external temperatures.

To have high-quality sound, in addition to high-quality insulation, it is not allowed:

• twisting the wires (therefore, the wires should be as short as possible);
• do not lay wires near the wires of other consumers;
• wires should not rub against each other;
• it is unacceptable to touch the wires with your feet or the load in the trunk;
• in doors, wires must be run through hard cambric.

Installing the radio, how to position the speakers

Before connecting the radio, install the rear main speakers. The short axis of the speaker should be directed diagonally to the interior.

The rear left axle is directed to the passenger and the right axle to the driver.

If the speakers are in the trunk, do not block the sound with boxes and drawers. Place the tweeters on the windshield pillar, the sound from the driver's tweeter should go to the passenger.

The sound of the passenger tweeter should go to the driver.

From time to time, any motorist comes to the decision to improve the sound of the standard audio system. And one of the steps in the implementation of the plan is to replace the head unit with something more modern. And then the question arises - how to make a replacement? The easiest way is to go to the service, but you can do it all yourself, using a few simple recommendations.

When choosing a radio, you should pay attention to the presence of a special ISO standard adapter in the kit. The fact is that in different radio tape recorders there can be different types of connectors and terminals for connecting power, control and acoustic systems. And in the car, the wiring is done according to the ISO standard. To connect to it, we need this adapter. If it is not included, then you need to buy separately. But exactly the one that fits your radio model. The dismantling of the old and installation of the new radio is carried out with the ignition off and the negative terminal of the battery removed. To dismantle the old radio, you will need the original keys that came with it. It is necessary to remove the front panel, decorative frame and insert native keys into the lock guides. After that, with an effort, press the keys all the way and pull them towards you. The locks will unlock and the radio will come out with the keys. We disconnect the ISO connector, antenna wire, service wires and take out the radio together with the wiring harness. Before installation, it is required to dismantle the mounting frame from the old radio. It is usually fixed in the dashboard of a car by unbending the mounting tabs. In some car models, the mounting frame can be additionally secured with self-tapping screws. Remove it carefully. We prepare a new radio for installation, remove the mounting frame from it and connect the ISO adapter. We mount a new mounting frame in the dashboard in the image and likeness of the old one. We bring the wiring harness into it and connect it to the ISO adapter. Do not forget to connect the antenna cable and additional wires, if any. We do all switching strictly according to the instructions for your radio. We check the connection. To do this, we insert the radio into the frame not completely, not allowing the locks to work. We connect the battery and turn on the ignition. Turning on the radio, we check it in all modes: CD, radio, USB (if any). With proper installation, everything works flawlessly, you can complete the installation. Turn off the ignition and insert the radio into the mounting frame until it clicks. After the locks are activated, we install a decorative frame and a front panel. Everything, the installation is over.

Everything in our world of electronics is gradually becoming obsolete, and the car radio ndash; certainly not an exception. A few years ago, a high-quality radio tape recorder with a good sound ndash; was a real waste for the vast majority of motorists. Now, any store selling radio tape recorders can simply overwhelm anyone with various offers, from the most expensive and high-quality radio tape recorders to budget models. If you are going to replace your old radio, which was installed at the time of buying a car, then I will tell you how to do it!

Let's start with the initial configuration of the car radio in the ndash store; if you buy a car radio of a different brand than the one that was installed with you, then you need to check whether the adapter of its connector to a standard ISO connector is included with the radio. Of course, you can determine this very connector by its appearance ndash; it looks like twin wide double row contacts. And on the radio itself, the connectors can be completely different ndash; it depends on the model and manufacturer of the car radio. You can also try to check with the seller if any other adapters are needed. Be prepared to say the old model of your car radio, and the auto mag.

After that, you can proceed directly to the replacement of the radio. Keep in mind that all manipulations must be carried out with the car ignition off. First you need to remove the old radio from the ndash socket; this can be done using the special keys with which it was completed upon purchase. The fact is that the keys for extracting the car radio are different, depending on the model of the car radio itself. Therefore, those keys that come with a new radio may well not be suitable for removing the old one. Therefore, you will have to look for the old keys. Before inserting the keys, it is necessary to remove the front panel of the car radio and the outer plastic frame. The keys are inserted from the sides of the car radio to the full length. After that, they need to be pulled over ndash; thus removing the car radio from the socket.

Carefully with the wires: they should not be disconnected immediately ndash; it’s better to prepare an elastic band in advance in order to pull them together, because if you laquo; miss them, they will fall far under the dashboard, and it will not be easy to get them out of there. After the wires are pulled together with an elastic band, you can disconnect them from the old radio. You need to remember which wires connect to which connector. Next, remove the frame to install the radio. It can be screwed to the socket with self-tapping screws, or it can simply be fixed with plastic petals.

Next, you should start preparing the new car radio for its new place: to do this, you need to remove the installation frame from it and attach the ISO adapter, which should be included. The wires should be passed into the installation frame, and then the frame itself should be installed in the socket. Again, you need to look at how to install ndash; screws or petals. After installing the frame, check that it is installed firmly and does not hang loose.

Now you can connect the wires to the new car radio. To do this, you need to connect the ISO, wires from the antenna, and other additional wires, if any. For example, it could be supplementary food. See carefully ndash; all connectors and wires have icons, so you can't go wrong.

Everything, the wires are connected to the radio. Now you need to check if everything is connected correctly. To do this, insert the radio into the socket to the middle, and connect the front panel to it. After that, you need to turn on the car radio, check if the backlight is on. Next, you need to check if the ndash radio is working; this will check the correct connection of the antenna cable. You also need to clarify whether each speaker works, or maybe some one does not work. Next, it is desirable to check the playback of music from the disk, the performance of USB. If everything works, then turn off the radio, remove the front panel, and use both hands to completely slide the radio into the socket until it clicks. Then return the panel to its rightful place.

Everything, the installation of the car radio is completed.

During the period of using your car, the car radio is changed repeatedly. There may be various reasons for this. Someone wanted better sound quality, someone just broke down, and someone follows the fashion and just wants to update obsolete equipment.

To install a new radio, many have to pay for the service in a car service. However, one has only to find out the purpose of all the wires at its outputs and the purpose of all the plugs, and how to install the car radio will no longer be a difficult question.

Radio format

They are single block (or single din) and double block (two din). These formats are designated as 1DIN and 2DIN, respectively. In Europe, single din are common, but in America, Japan and Korea - double din.

Recently, the need for two-block radio tape recorders has increased, because. the size of the case allows you to have additional multimedia functions. It is worth considering that .

ISO-marked plugs

The ISO marking is an international standard established for the manufacture of car radios and vehicle wiring. In order to prevent damage to the equipment, it is forbidden to use the wiring of the car and the radio for purposes other than its intended purpose. Almost all manufacturers of audio equipment equip these contacts with an adapter to the ISO standard.

There are various adapters for connecting and installing the car's electrical systems to the ISO standard.

Each brand of car uses its own plugs. In addition, adapters are available, thanks to which you can switch to the ISO standard from the original pads. There are many adapters for connecting car electrical systems to the ISO standard. Adapters are also available to switch from the original car radio pads to the ISO standard.

Often manufacturers of audio equipment for cars supply it with individual plugs, regardless of the international standard. But still, companies that respect their brand take care of the availability of adapters for ISO standard plugs. If there is standard wiring in the car, everything is much simpler: it remains to use it to connect the car radio.

Do-it-yourself car radio installation

There is one slightly "clumsy", but very simple way to connect a new car radio. You're cutting wires from your car stereo's plug or from your car's wiring harness. Next, using electrical tape, connect the wires in accordance with the color pinout on the winding. The disadvantages of this method are that it is not entirely aesthetic. In addition, electrical tape is not a very reliable retainer for winter cold, as a result of which a short circuit may occur.

The use of heat shrink tubing or clamp terminals in this case can insure against problems.

However, if you still work hard and establish ISO contacts, this will pay off by the absence of a “headache” during subsequent car radio changes.

It will only be necessary to pull out the old car radio, switch the plugs from it to the new one and install the new car radio in a niche.

Types of format according to the dimensions of the radio tape recorder

According to the dimension format, car radios are divided into two types: single-block and two-block. Since in the international standard their designations are defined as 1DIN and 2DIN, they are also called one-din and two-din. European car manufacturers mainly produce cars with niches for single-unit car radios. Manufacturers from Korea, America and Japan specialize in two-block niches. These niches are 2 times larger than single-block ones. Two-block car radios have a clear advantage in terms of a set of multimedia functions. In this regard, the demand for them is constantly growing. Unfortunately, not everyone can install a two-block car radio on their car, because. specifies the corresponding type.

Basics of connecting a radio

So, the source of electricity is the battery. At the same time, it is also a source of danger for the radio and speakers. In no case should its plus be allowed to fall on the minus of the car radio or any speaker terminal. At the same time, it is recommended to be powered by both plus and minus from the battery. Often, motorists neglect this rule, powered by a cigarette lighter or ignition switch. Yes, this is probably easier, but ... In the first case, we give the speakers the absence of interference and interference, as well as the ability to swing at full power.

The wire for connecting the plus needs a stranded, copper, with a cross section of 4 m²m.

It should be as short in length as possible. A fuse must be installed. It should have a face value of 10-20. And good insulation. It is installed at a distance of forty or more centimeters from the battery terminal. Sometimes the fuse is already installed by the manufacturer. The "-" wire should also be kept as short as possible.

The wires are laid carefully, avoiding twisting, at the maximum possible distance from other consumers. They are connected to the car radio after the speakers are connected. Do not allow the bare positive battery cable to touch anything. It must be insulated until the last moment, when it remains only to power the car radio with a plus.

Connecting speakers

A very important point is the installation diagram of the car radio and the correct connection of the speakers according to the phases. The speaker terminals are marked, so you can easily figure out where is the plus and where is the minus. Usually the wide terminal is positive, the narrow terminal is negative.

It happens that in cars of past years of production there are speakers that do not have terminals with markings. Then, to determine the poles, you need an ordinary battery. Connect it "+" and "-" to the speaker terminals. If the phasing is correct, then the diffuser will move outward, and if it is incorrect, it will go inward.

Incorrect speaker phasing causes an 80 percent loss in sound quality.

It can also lead to a breakdown first of the speaker, and then, in fact, of the car radio. If installed incorrectly, this is the most common mistake. It would seem that all the speakers are functioning, but there is neither power nor quality.

Let's say that there was not even a battery at hand to check the phasing. Then, turning on the radio, output the sound, say, to the front left speaker, turn up the volume almost to hoarseness, and then distribute it equally to both (i.e., bring the balance to zero). If the sound power and low frequencies are undeniably increased, then the phasing is correct. Otherwise, you need to change the polarity on one (!) Of the speakers. The same actions must be performed with the rear pair of speakers, as well as with the side pairs (rear left - front left and rear right - front right).

When, after making the balance settings, the difference in sound is not noticeable, then do not suffer, leaving it as it is. Apparently, your hearing doesn't really need it, this correctness.

Selection of wiring

The speaker wires from the car radio also have their own marking. As a rule, there are two or four pairs. A solid color without a black stripe is a plus. The same color, only with a black stripe - this is a minus.

The solid color is connected to the wide speaker terminal, the black stripe is connected to the narrow one.

A minus for a pair of front or side speakers in a speaker system up to 20 W can be common. In systems with a power of 30 watts per channel or more, each channel has its own plus and minus. It is forbidden to confuse or interchange them. It is also impossible to ground the speaker, bringing a minus to the car body. This will cause sound distortion, and more than 30 percent power cannot be pumped. In low-power radio tape recorders that have manual radio tuning, there may be 2 or four colored wires (acoustic with plus) and not a single pair with a black stripe (negative). In this case, the “minus” for all speakers is connected to the main negative wire of the car radio (black), which, in turn, must be brought to the car body. (And even more preferably on the battery terminal "minus").

Almost all speaker systems are equipped with connecting wires. But these are not mounting wires, but test ones. They are included in order to have something to check the speakers upon purchase, and not for use in a car. Their cross section, as a rule, does not exceed 0.25 - 0.5 m²m. It is too small to pass the power supplied by the car radio to the speakers without any loss. These wires can only be used when the power of the installed speaker is not more than 15-20 W, and it is 10-13 cm in diameter, that is, for auxiliary acoustics.

For main 40-100 W speakers with a diameter of 16 cm or more, special speaker wires are required. These are wires with oxygen-free copper, directional. Their cross section is from 1 to 4 m²m, depending on the power of the radio and its speakers.

Even the direction of the coil of the copper beam is of great importance for a perfect sound.

In addition to the text that is written on transparent insulation, arrows on such wires also indicate the correct direction to the speaker from the car radio.

Insulation Requirements

The wires must have a good insulating layer, preferably silicone (the silicone layer does not burst in the cold). They also need to have a cross section corresponding to the power. They must be properly laid around the cabin (not near the power wires of other consumers). It is necessary to prevent their twisting (extra length is absolutely useless to them). It is necessary to lay them around the cabin in a closed form.

The wires must not be frayed. They must be inaccessible to kicking or contact with cargo in the trunk. In the door from its post, they need to be pulled through the rigid cambric so that the loop (of a rather large diameter) moves in the case behind the door post (not in the door itself), and certainly not between the post and the door.

Speaker Location

For example, for the rear main acoustics, oval speakers (16x23 cm) were bought. Then, before installing the car radio and connecting it, so that the short axis of the loudspeaker is directed diagonally along the passenger compartment (that is, the rear left - to the passenger, the left - to the driver). Do not cover speakers in the trunk with boxes or drawers. They should "breathe" freely, and in a sufficiently large volume.

Tweeters (or "tweeters") are best placed on windshield pillars. The farther from the low-frequency speakers, the brighter the quadro effect. Direct the sound from the driver's tweeter to the passenger, and from the passenger's - to the driver.

Video - installing a new radio

Conclusion!

More and more two-component systems are coming into fashion. Their woofers are best placed not in the panel, but in the rear shelves or doors. And the tweeters need to be placed farther and in front. Tweeters sold separately that do not need crossovers can be paralleled with front or rear speakers, as they say, to taste. They have different power - from a thin squeak to real support for the entire spectrum of mid-high frequencies. Other speakers cannot be connected in parallel. If it’s unbearable to stick a couple more, then install sequentially to the existing ones.

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What car to buy for a beginner When the long-awaited driver's license is finally obtained, the most pleasant and exciting moment comes - buying a car. The auto industry vying with each other offers customers the most sophisticated novelties and it is very difficult for an inexperienced driver to make the right choice. But often it is from the first ...

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WHICH Russian-made car is the best, the best Russian cars.

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luxury cars of stars

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Celebrity cars must match their celebrity status. It is simply impossible for them to come on something modest and publicly accessible. Their vehicle must match their popularity. The more popular the person, the more refined the car should be. Worldwide Stars Let's start this review with...

Rating of reliable cars 2018-2019

Reliability, of course, is the most important requirement for a car. Design, tuning, any "bells and whistles" - all these trendy tricks inevitably pale in importance when it comes to vehicle reliability. The car should serve its owner, and not cause him problems with his own ...

What did the stars drive in the 20th century and today?

It has long been understood by everyone that a car is not just a means of transportation, but an indicator of status in society. By car, you can easily determine which class its owner belongs to. This applies to both the common man and pop stars. ...

HOW to choose the color of the car, choose the color of the car.

How to choose the color of the car It's no secret that the color of the car primarily affects road safety. Moreover, its practicality also depends on the color of the car. Cars are produced in all colors of the rainbow and dozens of its shades, but how to choose "your" color? ...

Choice of affordable sedan: Zaz Change, Lada Granta and Renault Logan

Some 2-3 years ago it was considered a priori that an affordable car should have a manual transmission. Their destiny was considered a five-speed mechanics. However, things have now changed drastically. First, they installed a machine gun on the Logan, a little later - on the Ukrainian Chance, and ...

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