{"id":2372,"date":"2020-10-26T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T14:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=2372"},"modified":"2020-10-26T14:10:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T14:10:00","slug":"options-for-aftermarket-infotainment-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/options-for-aftermarket-infotainment-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Your old car can use some new technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Options for Aftermarket Infotainment Systems<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Modern automobiles are truly incredible. We<\/span>\u00a0(obviously)<\/span>\u00a0know that Third Coast Auto Group deals in pre-owned\u00a0<\/a><\/span>vehicles<\/a>. However, the later model cars, trucks and SUV we\u2019ve received at our various locations have some of the most advanced technology we\u2019ve ever seen in the automotive space. The thought\u00a0<\/span>occurred to some of our product experts\u00a0<\/span>that our customers might want to know about some options for aftermarket infotainment systems.\u00a0<\/span>Just because the vehicle you take home from one of our dealership locations is a few years old, does it mean you can\u2019t have the latest technology at your fingertips. Here are a few features you might want to consider adding to your car or truck today.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

READ MORE: Electric vehicles might have some issues right now<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Can I add a heads-up display to my car? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most interesting features that are appearing on more and more top of the line vehicles is the heads-up display\u00a0(HUD). These systems can help keep a driver appraised of their current speed and other important information\u00a0by displaying it on the windshield. Just about every driver safety study completed in the last several decades says that few situations\u00a0are more dangerous than a driver taking their eyes off the road. A HUD\u00a0can pretty much eliminate the need to ever look down at the gauges.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most modern HUD units will connect to the vehicle<\/a> via its OBD-II port which is where it will get\u00a0the necessary information. If the vehicle in question is so old that it doesn\u2019t have an OBD-II port, some models will use a GPS signal to display speed information only.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Amazon Echo Auto? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you use Amazon Alexa in your home to\u00a0order things you need or turn on the lights in another room? That capability can be expanded to your vehicle via the Amazon Echo Auto unit<\/a>. Some vehicles can connect the Echo to\u00a0a vehicle\u2019s audio system wirelessly, but older models will require an auxiliary cord that is included with the box. Once the Echo is installed and paired to your smartphone, you can treat it like you would the Alexa unit in your home. Just use the\u00a0activation phrase, \u2018Hey, Alexa…\u2019 and you can state your request in plain English.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if you have lights attached to Amazon smart plugs, you can ask the Echo unit to turn them on when you get home so you\u2019re not walking into a dark house.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a new (to you) vehicle<\/a> to go with your new HUD or Amazon Echo, make an appointment with a Third Coast Auto Group product expert today.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Options for Aftermarket Infotainment Systems\u00a0 Modern automobiles are truly incredible. We\u00a0(obviously)\u00a0know that Third Coast Auto Group deals in pre-owned\u00a0vehicles. However, the later model cars, trucks and SUV we\u2019ve received at our various locations have some of the most advanced technology we\u2019ve ever seen in the automotive space. The thought\u00a0occurred to some of our product experts\u00a0that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2373,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15,7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n