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Remote Start and Stereo Systems are the Top Two New Car Upgrades
There is no better feeling than bringing home the car of your dreams. For some of us it's a 2017 Audi A4 or a Fiat 124 Spider, but maybe for you it's a Jeep Wrangler or a Ford Escape. Regardless of the make and model of your dream car, when you do finally purchase a sweet new ride, your first thought will probably be how you can both personalize it to make it your own and improve on some of the standard equipment and functionality. Upgrading your new car to make it perfect is all part of t
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Dec 1st 2017
What Should I Look for in a Car Security System?
We are often asked what customers should look for when considering a car security system in Nebraska. We know the sheer volume of choices can be overwhelming, but the good news is that if your security system is out of date or if you don't already have one installed in your ride, then you almost can't go wrong so long as you go with a reputable brand and have it professionally installed. We all have our personal preferences for which brands and models are best for which particular car, bu
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Mar 22nd 2017
How Much Does Car and Truck Window Tinting Cost?
Adding a tint to your ride is one of the best automotive investments you can make. As always, though, the first question to consider is basic financial info: how much does it cost for car and truck window tinting in Nebraska? We'll get into the nitty gritty in a minute, but let's make it clear from the beginning that you can get a professional window tint installation for as little as $150. That cost includes parts and labor for a four-door car or truck with up to seven windows.
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Mar 22nd 2017
Cut Through the Noise with Sound Deadening Material
Cut Through the Noise with Sound Deadening MaterialThere's Good Vibrations performed by Marky Mark and then there's bad vibrations performed by the road and parts of your vehicle. When those bad vibrations are in play, instead of hearing pure music from your sweet new system, you're actually hearing a lot of noise.How much noise you ask? Well if you're driving at 65 mph on the highway the noise in your vehicle is as loud as having a vacuum cleaner or garbage disposal running on your passeng
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Feb 22nd 2017
How Vehicle Security Systems Actually Benefit Their Owners
Vehicle security systems have been around nearly as long as cars themselves. Believe it or not, a pair of inventors from Oregon patented the world's first car alarm device clear back in 1918. The technology has come a long way over the last 99 years, and the price has also come down so dramatically that nowadays anyone can afford a security system for his or her car. Interestingly enough, however, most people still don't realize all the different ways security systems actually benefit their ow
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Feb 17th 2017
Product Spotlight Compustar PRO T11
Product Spotlight Compustar PRO T11If you want the best the Compustar PRO T11 is the remote controller for you. The PRO T11 can be configured to Remote Start, or a Remote Start with Security System combo. You can also add the Drone app from Compustar for unlimited range within the continental US as well. The Pro T11 remote is water resistant at a IPX-7 rating. What does that mean? It means your remote can be under 3ft of water for up to 30 minutes and still be A-OK! The T11 a
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Jan 31st 2017
See the Professionals for Car Audio Services in Omaha Nebraska
Cars are a necessary part of life for the vast majority of Americans. We rely on them for work, for play, and for anywhere else that life takes us. Along the way we will inevitably have some company, be it from our favorite musicians, radio shows, or audio books, and that's why car audio services in Omaha are more popular than ever before. Some folks know their car's audio systems inside and out, fine-tuning everything themselves, and some people aren't really interested in learning more than
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Jan 30th 2017
Five Items You Can Buy the Auto Enthusiast on Your Gift List
The holidays are nearly here, so chances are you've already done quite a bit of shopping for those friends and family members who made your "nice" list. Some loved ones are easier to shop for than others, though, because their passions may be a little outside of your personal expertise. After all, how do you surprise them with something they'll love when you don't know the first thing about their hobby? If your first impulse was to get online and look for advice, we've got two pieces of great
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Jan 30th 2017
Remote Starters Make Amazing and Practical Holiday Gift Ideas
There are few things more satisfying than picking out the perfect holiday gifts for our family and friends. That said, figuring out what that perfect gift might be can be a daunting task—do you go with something fun, or something practical? It seems like the best presents hit that sweet spot of offering both, and that's why this holiday season we're seeing such a huge surge in interest for remote car starters.Considering their functionality it's not tough to figure out the practical appeal of
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Jan 30th 2017
Great Holiday Gift Ideas for the Car Audio Enthusiast on Your List
As we enter the holiday season it's time to start picking out the perfect presents for the important friends and family in your life. Giving the perfect gift can be its own reward, but finding that ideal present can also be a little daunting. After all, if you don't share the same passions and hobbies as the intended recipient, how can you be sure to get them something they will be genuinely excited about? By listening to the experts, of course! Here at Stereo West Autotoys we have plenty of sug
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Nov 22nd 2016
New JL Audio system uses your factory radio
The new Fix86 from JL Audio gives consumers the choice to use their factory radio and still add concert sound to their vehicle. The FiX86 "Fixes" your factory radios limitations and adds a front rear and subwoofer output for a 4 or 5 channel amplifier to be added giving the customer a great starting point for a excellent car audio experience.
So how is the Fix86 different? The Fix86 not only takes all the speaker outputs from your factory stereo and puts them through a DSP for combini
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Aug 21st 2016
Stereo West Autotoys and 1320Video.com Annual Ice Cream Cruise has best turnout yet !
With Pioneer as a main 12v Sponsor the Annual Ice Cream Cruise of 2016 was the best turnout yet!With over 2000 cars lined up on the track for Saturdays Car Show event, great weather of just 80 degrees and sunny, and great food vendors lined up to feed the masses, the event proved to be "a great success".We are VERY excited & proud to announce this years beneficiary of Ice Cream Cruise merchandise proceeds - Youth Emergency Services of Omaha! We love what they do for our community, and hope t
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Aug 9th 2016
Ice Cream Cruise set to roll at 2pm!
The annual Ice Cream Cruise is set to Kick off at 2pm today!Tons of great cars, loud music on stage, giveaways, and specials at the Stereo West Autotoys Tent all day long!You can check out our specials online too right here !
Aug 6th 2016
Staff gets JL AUDIO training on new JL fix twk and tun
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Aug 1st 2016
SWAT announces BOGO deal
Stereo West announces its BOGO 1/2 price speaker and subwoofer sale today.Purchase any regular priced or sale priced speaker and get the second at just 1/2 price.This promotion is always a huge hit each and every time it is ran. Consumers can use the extra savings to upgrade to better speakers, purchase MESA MAT to make their speakers sound even better, or just take advantage of the huge savings. Either way you go its a definite win and a great time to pick up some new speakers for your ride.You
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Apr 27th 2016