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Have you been a victim of the ‘Corsa Cannibals’? If you are reading this then you are probably already aware of the epidemic of parts thefts. From bumpers to headlights and from bonnets to mirrors thefts from new Vauxhall Corsas are increasing. As vehicle security specialists Source Sounds have seen a huge increase of enquiries
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Why install a Dash Cam? There is a growing industry in the motor vehicle world for Dash Cameras in Sheffield. This is due to the high number of criminals causing accidents on purpose for cash claims. Installing a dash camera in Sheffield will give the driver the peace of mind in the event of a
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Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds? If you have landed on this page then you are more than likely aware that the sound in your BMW isn’t what you hoped for. Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds? Would you love the facility to have better, louder & higher quality sound at
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BMW Audio Upgrade As we all know BMWs are one of the best manufacturers to date and produce some of the best looking vehicles on the market. Also, with their mean looking body styling and excellent engine power they are very favourable over some of the lesser spec vehicles. While the exterior and the interior of
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Sealed or Ported? That is the question The most commonly asked question we get at Source Sounds is whether a subwoofer works best sealed or ported? In our opinion there is no definitive answer to this as everyone has their own opinions and preferences. All of us here at Source Sounds in Sheffield prefer the sound
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A speaker upgrade in a Landrover Defender is a must for anyone living in Sheffield. For any people that own a Defender, you will all know how poor the vehicle sounds. They aren’t necessarily built for audio quality. They generally have a set of 4″ speakers in the bottom of the dashboard facing the floor and
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Heated seat upgrades in Rotherham are one of the most essential winter upgrades. Even for people that may suffer from slight back ache. If you require warmth at the flick of a switch then a heated seat upgrade in Rotherham will work for you. When you are nice and cosy you can turn them down
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If you own an expensive vehicle it’s likely that you will need to have a Thatcham Cat 5 tracking system fitted in Rotherham. Vehicles are getting much harder to steal and it is beyond the capabilities of all but the professional criminal. The response from the car thieves has been to focus on breaking into
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Do You Want Points on Your License? Driving while talking on a mobile phone is downright dangerous, if not incredibly stupid. It allows the driver to become easily distracted and could easily result in an accident. There are some studies that show an individual on a phone is more dangerous than someone who is slightly
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TRI – Thatcham Recognised Installer Thatcham TRI recognised installers in Sheffield are very few and far between. As more and more people try their hand at fitting security systems to vehicles more and more issues arise. Things such as lights on dashboards, vehicles going into ‘limp mode’, vehicles not starting and even safety issues arising
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Heated Seat Upgrades Heated seat upgrades in Sheffield are often thought of as a luxury item and are standard fit on luxury cars. The actual technology behind heated seats is no different than that used in hair dryers, water heaters, electric blankets and anything else that uses electricity to produce heat. A carbon heating element
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Securing Your Landrover Defender If you are the owner of a Landrover Defender then you will understand how easy they are to steal. This is due to the nature of the build and design of the vehicle. The factory alarm system can be bypassed in moments, or the vehicle even towed away. When purchasing one
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Scared of Reversing? Have you ever been worried before setting off in a vehicle that something may have run in front of or behind the vehicle you are in. If this is the case, then you need to look at parking sensors supplied and fitted in Sheffield. Having parking sensors fitted to a vehicle in
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Where have all the Audio Specialists gone? Another Sheffield car audio company Evolve closes it’s doors in Hillsborough. This highlights the costs involved in being a car audio/security specialist in Sheffield. The major concern of most customers is whether or not the company they are paying good money to work on their pride and joy
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Driving Safely Driving whilst talking on a mobile phone is incredibly dangerous. It allows you to become easily distracted and result in an accident. Some studies show that an individual on a phone is actually more dangerous than someone who is slightly drunk. Due to this, switching to a handsfree device just makes sense as
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Meet our Demo Van – The Source Golf Meet our demo vehicle, the Source Golf – Hertz SPL Monster… As we go through the audio system we have a total of 100, yes 100 speakers. They are combined in Hertz Energy ESK 165 components, Hertz Energy ECX 165 coaxials, Hertz Energy ES 250 subwoofers, Hertz
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I Want To Use My iPod in my Car I’ve been looking at in car iPod solutions in Sheffield. The iPod is one of the most amazing gadgets of the 21st Century. A device small enough to fit into a pocket, to listen to whatever you want on the move. Now that it’s been incorporated
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Quality over Price Good quality copper cable is becoming more and more rare due to the steady increase in the price of Copper. Many companies have been selling cheap poor quality power cable otherwise known as CCA (Copper Coated Aluminium). You can distinguish this from true copper cable by it’s lightweight feel and appearance as you look
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One of my biggest niggles in Car Audio Installations is people not using the right products for the job. There are many ‘so-called’ sound proofing products on the market but NONE of them are anywhere near as good as DYNAMAT. Dynamat sound deadening is a material which turns vibration into low-level heat and dissipates it
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What does a Subwoofer do in a car audio system? What is a subwoofer? Many of our customers ask this question. Most people only know about them from hearing a car driving past going Boom Boom Boom. This is not a true representation of what a subwoofer is about. Music is made up of lots
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Parrot Bluetooth kits are a must for anyone who spends time in their car and needs to use the phone. The law is now very strict on the use of your mobile phone and if you are caught using it you could be fined up to £2000 and given 3 points on your driving licence.
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Most people who want to upgrade their Car Audio System are unsure where to start to make their car sound better, at SOURCE SHEFFIELD we are Experts in helping customers choose the Best Sound for their budget. We would start with a few simple questions for you, to allow us to suggest products which are