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Bentley Replacement Stereo Upgrade

Faulty Navigation System ?

As with many older cars the factory fitted stereo systems can be quickly out of date. They can also develop faults that are expensive to repair or replace. If you are having issues with the OEM radio system in your Bentley or you are wanting to improve the features of it, then Source Sounds in Sheffield have the answer. We can change the OEM radio in most Bentleys from 2004 upto 2011 by using a replacement stereo upgrade kit.

We can now upgrade the poorly featured factory stereo with something much better using a bespoke replacement panel. There are many options available that will bring the car into the 21st century with new features that the original radio system could only dream of having. The dash panel supplied with the kit will allow the removal of the original stereo and the heater controls. By replacing the heater controls with an LCD panel all functions are retained. This allows full control of all factory systems including the Tyre Pressure Monitoring system. In addition, suspension settings, amplifier settings, lighting and wiper settings are amongst others. The audio controls on the steering wheel are retained with the new radio system, including the phone answer button.

Upgrade Capabilities

Systems start from around £2500 supplied and fitted (the one in the picture was £2800). This would be for a touch screen system that would give FM Radio, Navigation, CD/DVD, USB for memory sticks and iPod connectivity. Apple Car Play is also built in to the unit, as well as a Bluetooth connection for phone calls and music streaming. Also, for a slightly higher price, other features including DAB Digital Radio, Android Auto and larger screens are available.

Also, you could fit an additional reverse camera to the system. This would enable the driver to view what is behind the vehicle in the blind spot.

May 31, 2017
Vauxhall Corsa Alarm Upgrade in Sheffield

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 for a Vauxhall Corsa alarm upgrade. This is primarily down to a gang that the press are calling, “The Corsa Cannibals”.

Many owners of the new Vauxhall Corsa are targets as parts are too easily removed from the vehicle. If you are one of the lucky few to own the Limited Edition or the VXR model then we are urging you to upgrade the security as these particular models are even more sought after than the standard model.

Vauxhall Corsa Alarm Upgrade

Buying a vehicle is probably an individuals second biggest spend to buying a house, therefore Source Sounds have a solution to help prevent this crime from happening.

As a pro-active company we believe solving a problem before a problem has occurred is the best thing to do. Source Sounds professionally install an alarm that piggy backs off of the factory key-fob. This gives the user the ability to arm and dis-arm the alarm via the factory Vauxhall key-fob. Furthermore, the alarm comes with a proximity sensor which gives a loud audible warning to anyone within touching distance of the vehicle to warn them away. This then lets them know that the vehicle is armed with an alarm, which if your vehicle is parked on a driveway or in a garage it can be easily heard depending on where you are in the house. Whereas our solution cannot physically stop anyone from stealing the parts, it helps deter the criminal from carrying out the theft.

This alarm is £374 fitted.
Additional parts may be required to protect individual components of the vehicle.

This alarm is a Thatcham Category 2 to 1 Alarm.

The above alarm is our entry level and we do better security systems that are available for the vehicle. If you would like to contact us about security upgrades on your vehicle, please click the Contact Us button below.

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November 25, 2016
Dash Cameras in Sheffield

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 crash. It will also record the crucial evidence of what happened following a collision. The great thing of adding a dash camera to your vehicle is “the camera never lies”.

A rising number of insurance companies are now accepting camera footage as evidence of blame in the event of claims. This footage can also be used as evidence in court. Many road users are now becoming victim of the “crash for cash” scammers. The scammers are often using sneaky techniques such as disabling their brake lights so that you crash into the back of them. For the innocent everyday driver this means an increase in cost to their policy and possibly serious damage to their vehicle. Also, on the rare occasion as a pedestrian they are running out in front of an incoming vehicle to purposely get hit. However, the camera never lies…

Increase in Safety

Research has found that when a driver has added a dash cam to their vehicle it has made them a safer driver. Almost 25% of drivers surveyed by the RAC said that installing a dash cam has helped them improve their driving. This means there’s an added road safety benefit to having one fitted. If more of us got one there’s an argument to say that our roads would become that little bit safer. In addition, some car insurance companies are now offering discounted premiums if to policies if the driver has a dash cam installed to their vehicle.

Please check out our Website Gallery for pictures of dash cameras in Sheffield we have done.

May 20, 2016
Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds?

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 your disposal? Then Source Sounds in Sheffield have a solution for your needs!

After taking delivery of your new BMW you expect the vehicle to come with pretty much everything, and in a fashion, it does. How the vehicle drives on the road is fantastic, the interior is lovingly trimmed in the highest quality material that gives the driver an atmosphere that can only be described as heavenly. However, one area that most BMW’s elude in expectation is the audio and how much quality it lacks! Poor audio quality in BMWs is far too common and Source Sounds have that specialist touch to transform your vehicle into another dimension of acoustic quality.

Source Sounds have designed many different BMW audio upgrades that we think will give the driver the solution they need. These range from a simple speaker upgrade running off the factory head unit to a full blown audio upgrade.

Starter Audio Upgrade

This is our starter “off the shelf” option that gives your vehicle the clarity and distinction it needs. The first thing Source Sounds do with any audio upgrade in a BMW is upgrade the front door speakers. One of the options we use is a Rainbow 4″ component kit designed specifically for the vehicle. The speakers are fitted into the vehicles OEM locations which means the factory look of the vehicle is maintained. This component kit is powered off of the original factory BMW stereo and with both doors lined with Skinz soundproofing comes in at around £379.99 fitted.

Better Audio Upgrade

Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds? The next level of upgrade also uses the same speakers from the starter pack and adding an amplifier. The Audison Prima AP4.9BIT 4 channel amplifier is the weapon of choice for this package. This amplifier has a built in processor to fine tune the sound for the driver. The Rainbow 4″ component kit is powered from 2 channels of the amplifier. The existing BMW under seat woofers are maintained and powered from the other 2 channels. This gives added depth to the sound without changing the woofers themselves. Again, with both doors lined with Skinz soundproofing, the cost comes in at around £1259.99 fitted.

Best Audio Upgrade

For the next stage of a sound upgrade in BMWs, we offer a third package utilising the Rainbow BMW specific speakers. In this package, Source Sounds keep the same front door speakers from the first 2 packages. Adding to this, we replace the under seat speakers for a pair of 8″ mid bass woofers. An Audison AP8.9BIT 8 channel amplifier is then utilised, but bridged as a four channel for extra power. This amplifier will give 4 x 130w of power to each under seat woofer and front door to achieve a much higher standard of audio enjoyment. The front doors will also be lined with Skinz soundproofing and this upgrade comes in at around £1699.99 fitted.

Bespoke Design

Are you unhappy with how your BMW sounds? If so, the above systems are an example of what we offer. A bespoke system can be designed to suit your needs. You will need to come down in the vehicle for us to take a look at the vehicle. This way we can get a feel for what you need and give you a solution.

Please note: for all of the upgrades above, you may require additional tweeter pods from BMW, approximately £40-£100 + VAT (vehicle dependant)

May 6, 2016
Elegant BMW Audio Upgrade in a BMW 4 Series

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 the vehicle looks phenomenal, the audio is often not quite up to par. That’s where we step in with our BMW audio upgrade systems.

Keeping the look of the vehicle very standard is one of our top priorities. Many customers come to us with the proviso that the vehicle remains standard looking where nothing stands out from the ordinary and we appreciate that. If the original audio system doesn’t include tweeters we will order replacement tweeter panels from BMW. This allows us to mount the tweeters in the factory location. Once the planning and discussions are out of the way then comes the best bit, the installation.

Installation

Installing the Audison Prima mid range and tweeter kit properly to the BMW 4 Series is one of the first stages to getting a better audio experience. These 2 speakers alone give a good increase in sound quality over the poor quality factory ones. Once the speakers have been fitted the next stage is to add an amplifier which will greatly enhance the sound.

For this vehicle we used an Audison AP8.9Bit 8 channel amplifier, bridged into 4 channels for extra power. We used this as we were also amplifying the factory under seat woofers. All our installations are done properly and we take pride in this. Consequently this may take some time but will make sure your vehicle is safe, and more importantly sounding amazing! One of the customer requests was to achieve good clarity at high volume. By using the adjustable DSP built into the Audison amplifier the customers needs were fulfilled. Using the right sized cables for the amplifier also enabled full use of the amplifiers potential.

A BMW audio upgrade of this spec would be in the region of £1300.

December 1, 2015
Thatcham Cat 5 Tracking System fitted in Rotherham

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 premises to steal the vehicle keys. To try and combat this trend of key theft manufacturers have been working on new tracking products. The new products have modern technologies with the ability for remote immobilisation, hence Cat 5.

The main features of a Cat 5 tracking system are Battery Disconnect Alert, Driver Recognition Tags, Police approval immobilisation trigger, Illegal Motion Detection, Positional Data Store and an Approved Secure Operating Centre.

Which Category?

The major differences between Cat 5 and Cat 6 tracking systems are the Driver Recognition tags and the Police immobilisation. Once notified that a vehicle theft has taken place the Police can, at a safe point in time, send a signal to immobilise a stolen vehicle. As soon as the vehicle is parked up and the ignition off it will not restart.

If you are in the Rotherham area and need of a Cat 5 fitted then Source Sounds have the answer. We are Thatcham TRI installers and can install Thatcham Cat 5 tracking systems to any make of vehicle. The Cat 5 tracking system also gives a secure online portal with private and business mileage via a personal account.

We would recommend using a SmarTrack Cat 5 which is £650. There is an annual subscription of £199 or we offer a 3 year subscription of £570, saving you £27.

If you require a Thatcham Cat 5 tracking system fitted or a Cat 6 please contact us via telephone on 0114 257 1550.

April 3, 2013
Professionally Fitted Landrover Defender Security System in Sheffield

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 of these vehicles the first thing you need to assess is the level of security it has. A professionally fitted Landrover Defender security system in Sheffield should be the first thing on your list and the best solution would be an alarm and tracking system.

When looking for a professional company to do this for you then there are several questions you may need answering. The first one may be to enquire whether they have done work on a similar vehicle. A professional company based in Sheffield, Source Sounds, are more than adequately equipped to deal with this type of installation. We have done many Landrover Defenders, from a simple alarm to a combination alarm and tracking system. If the alarm system was triggered over a period of time the tracking company would call to let you know. This feature is ideal if the car isn’t in your view.

Alarm Features

Alarm systems range from non insurance approved ones to thatcham category 1 insurance approved systems and features can vary massively between these alarm types. If the vehicle has a rear spare alloy wheel then this can also be protected by the security system. If there is an attempt to remove this wheel then the alarm system will be triggered and the siren will alert you to this.

Having a tracker on the vehicle would give you piece of mind if anything were to happen to the vehicle. If the vehicle is moved without an ignition trigger the tracking company will inform you of the illegal movement. They can pin point its exact location via GPS.

March 6, 2013
Parking Sensors Supplied and Fitted in Sheffield

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 Sheffield, whether it be the front or rear, especially on a car that’s new to you can be a very good investment. Imagine the scenario: you used to drive a small hatchback car and you now drive a larger estate car. You are so used to reversing the smaller car that when you get in the estate car you could quite easily bump into something without realising, or you could be parking miles away from the object behind and not fit into the space you are trying to park the vehicle in. Now, if you had parking sensors fitted in Sheffield you would be able to park the vehicle easily and effortlessly upto an object or another vehicle without the thought of hitting it.

If you have never had parking sensors fitted before, they generally work by sending out and receiving radio waves. There is a hideaway brain fitted that works like a little computer. This converts the electromagnetic waves into distance and can work out how far away from an object you are. The brain then has a buzzer which beeps when it detects an object within the distance of the sensors. The faster the beep, the nearer the object is.

No More Parking Struggles

Parking sensors supplied and fitted in Sheffield will give you the confidence you need when parking a vehicle. To find a professional company based in Sheffield then look no further than Source Sounds. We deal with several types of parking sensors depending on the type of bumper and the height at which they need to be on the bumper.

You can also colour code the parking sensors to the bumper to give that factory finish. With parking sensors on the vehicle, you can than stop worrying about what’s behind you. The sensors will beep if they detect something. You can also stop worrying about whether you are too far away from an object. Both sets of sensors will give an audible alert when you are getting close to something.

March 6, 2013
Thatcham Cat 5 Tracking System Fitted in Sheffield

Protecting Your Vehicle

If you own an expensive vehicle you will probably require a Thatcham Cat 5 tracking system fitted in Sheffield.

Without the keys, modern cars in Sheffield are much harder to steal and beyond the capabilities of all but the most sophisticated thief. The criminal response has been to focus on stealing the keys in order to steal the car. To tackle this trend of key theft Thatcham have been working with the manufacturers to develop new product. These products are state of the art with the ability for remote immobilisation, hence Cat 5.

Features

The main features of a Cat 5 tracking system are: Battery Back Up, 2 way communication, Street Level Mapping, Police or Licensed Security Agreement, Positional Data Store, Illegal Motion Detection, Driver Identification, Approved Secure Operating Centre, Engine Crank Inhibition and Level 1 Police Response.

In a nutshell, the major difference between a Cat 5 and a Cat 6 tracking system is the Police Response. Once notified that a vehicle theft has taken place, the Police can send a signal to immobilise a stolen vehicle. This is usually done when the vehicle is stationary with the ignition off. Once the ignition is off the vehicle will not start and the Police will already be on their way to recover the stolen vehicle.

Installation

If you are in the Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster or Worksop area and need a Cat 5 tracking system to be fitted then Source Sounds have the answer. We are fully approved TRI qualified to supply and install tracking systems to any vehicle. SmarTrack Cat 5 is the best of the bunch with a price of £700. The annual subscription is £199 or we offer a 3 year subscription at £570 saving you £27.

The Thatcham Cat 5 tracking system fitted in Sheffield gives you piece of mind for vehicle security. It also gives you a secure online portal with Private and Business mileage reporting via your own personal account.

February 20, 2013
Sheffield Car Audio Company Evolve Closes It’s Doors

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 have any Public Liability Insurance to cover any mishaps or accidents. Unfortunately most back street, mobile or one man band companies can’t afford this expense. This is putting your vehicle at risk. They don’t have any insurance cover to be working on it in the first place. This insurance is even more essential in this day and age. More and more vehicle manufacturers are using ‘Can Bus’ and ‘Fibre Optics’ when building their new models.

Having come across many companies in Sheffield who profess to be professional when it comes to quoting on jobs, but when the job is done it looks and feels less than professional. There is only one company left in Sheffield that can fulfil the needs of the customer which is Source Sounds. They are insured to work on any vehicle and have the all important insurance in place if the need should ever arise.

Installation

If you were a customer of the companies that have recently closed their doors, namely Evolve and Technicar, then Source Sounds will be able to cover all your needs. They can provide you with a professional service with excellent product and vehicle knowledge. They have a fully equipped workshop with all the tools needed for integrating into the Can Bus and Data systems. The shop always has stock of good quality audio brands such as Hertz, Audison, Rainbow, Alpine and Kenwood.

If you live in the outlying areas of Sheffield, namely Rotherham, Doncaster and Worksop then don’t worry. Source Sounds are within a few minutes of the M1 motorway. They are only a quick drive away and are still your local Independant Car Audio Specialist.

February 20, 2013