Wheels and Accessories

Wheels and Automobile Accessories

An Array of Auto Accessories

Turn to Mad Marks Stereo Warehouse for wheels and a wide selection of accessories for your vehicle. Be it remote starters or vehicle tracking systems, radar detectors, or backup cameras, we have got it all. Our experienced team can install these on your vehicle professionally. To learn more, give us a call.

Viper Car Alarms and Remote Start

Did you know that you can start your car from your phone?

Remember the winter days, when you would wake up and get ready for work and dread the moment you had to make the short walk from your front door to your car? The cold, chilly, air nipping at your cheeks and freezing your hands fumbling with the keys and then dropping the Radar Detector under the seat? Or perhaps the very sticky, very hot, summer mornings that leave you aching for the cool air running from your car air conditioner.

There is nothing worse than being freezing cold, or burning hot, and having to wait for your heating and cooling system to kick into gear. Well, kiss those days goodbye. Making its debut in the 1980s, remote start keyless entry systems found their way to major markets. However, as technology advances, car manufacturers introduced more advanced and more user-friendly remote start, and keyless entry for automobiles. Now, you can start your car from the confines of your home, after making the quick trek to your car, you can enjoy a nice, temperature-content car ride! Perhaps you can recall running late to work, or an important meeting, only to not be able to peer through the windshield and you are forced to wait for your window to be defrosted. These days are all a thing of the past.

Undoubtedly, one of the most rewarding aspects of the Remote Start Keyless Entry is the ability to start your car from virtually anywhere, as long as the small box equipped inside the vehicle can retrieve a signal from the remote starter. Additionally, the remote offers a high level of security and can be programmed to alert you the moment your car is either hit or broken into. Imagine knowing something happens, the very moment that it happens. This takes vehicle security to a whole new level.

There are numerous other reasons why a Remote Start Keyless Entry can be beneficial. Aside from the immediate alert in the event that your vehicle security is jeopardized, a Remote Start Keyless Entry can involve remote vehicle operation, defrosting, heating, and two-way communication for vehicle status.

How does this piece of technology work? Inside the vehicle is a remote start brain/computer. When the signal is sent from the key fob or smartphone, it activates the system that allows the engine to start along with the heating and cooling system, and additionally locks all the doors to prevent theft; a blinking light or horn signals a visual confirmation that it is working. Once the systems have been activated, the power to control your settings is literally right at your fingertips.

Finally, say goodbye to those cold winter mornings and/or hot summer days! Leisurely be able to prep your vehicle to your needs long before climbing in the front seat! As technology advances, so does the ease of being able to start your car using a key fob or smartphone. Starting your car from a remote location just got easier. If your car is installed and programmed with a remote start system, you can now download an application for your BlackBerry, iPhone, or Android smartphone that will additionally start your car with the ease of pushing a single button.

Feature Highlights

Heating and Cooling

No more uncomfortable temperatures

Window Defrosting

Abandon your window scrapers

Heated Seats

Add the factory option you always wanted or control your existing heated seats

2-Way Paging

Be notified of vehicle engine status

Keyless Entry

Enjoy the convenience of unlocking your doors and trunk remotely

Vehicle Security

Protect your investment from theft and vandalism

Remote Vehicle Operation

Control vehicle functions such as door lock/unlock or engine starting by phone or internet

Vehicle Tracking Systems

What is a Vehicle Tracking System?

A vehicle tracking system is something that can help people in a variety of ways. It can help parents keep track of where their teen is when taking the car out for a spin, as well as help a spouse know that their significant other has safely reached their destination. It can also be useful for businesses to track a fleet of vehicles so they can know where each individual truck or car is at any given time. These systems have been especially helpful in urban public transportation systems.

While most modern tracking systems use GPS technology to locate the vehicle, there are also other kinds of automatic vehicle location technologies that can be used as well. A vehicle tracking system is an electronic device that is installed in a vehicle with computer software that has been specifically designed to enable to a third party or the owner of the vehicle to track the location of the vehicle. Information about the vehicle can be viewed by the use of detailed software or by viewing electronic maps via the Internet. The system also collects other types of data about the vehicle while keeping track of the location.

A vehicle tracking system not only keeps track of the location of the vehicle but can also store things such as the speed of the vehicle as well what are known as trigger events. This can include things like the opening or closing of a door or the turning on or off of the vehicle. These tracking systems are basically classified as either "Active" or "Passive'.

In a passive system the device is removed upon the vehicle reaching its predetermined destination and then the data is downloaded to a computer to be evaluated. These systems transfer data automatically using wireless download. While an active system also collects the same type of information, the data is transmitted using satellite or cellular networks to a data center or computer in real time. Many of the vehicle tracking systems in use today combine both the passive and active tracking abilities.

These tracking systems are very useful for fleets as they can help in the dispatching and routing of the vehicles. By knowing exactly where a vehicle is a company can also choose to reroute the vehicle to avoid traffic jams or to disperse the driver to an alternate destination. They are also very useful for consumers as an anti-theft and retrieval device, making it easy for police to find the stolen vehicle. Some systems even allow for the vehicle to be controlled remotely, which also aids in the security of the auto.

Feature Highlights

Current Vehicle Location

Know the current location of your vehicle at anytime

Safety Zones

Receive alerts via text and/or email when a vehicle enters or leaves a virtual safety zone

Location History

Provides vehicle location history for the past hour, day or week

Teen Drivers

Know when a teen driver has reach and/or left their destination, and know their current location

Radar Detectors

Find the Best Radar Detector for you

If you're thinking about buying a radar detector for your car, then you undoubtedly would like to purchase the best radar detector. Although they were introduced many years ago, modern radar detectors have been vastly improved over their predecessors. There have been many innovative technological developments that have made these devices more accurate and less detectable. Let's take a look at some of the benefits you might expect from a modern radar detector.

Stealthy
Radar detectors are an excellent way for people to avoid getting ticketed for speeding. One of the most common ways that police officers clock the speed of your car is with a radar gun. Radar detectors are so effective at alerting drivers to the presence of a radar gun that a couple states have banned them completely. Even where they aren't banned, law enforcement officials generally frown on them and suspect that the driver might be someone who regularly tries to break the law. Luckily, you can now purchase radar detectors that are completely stealthy and look like any other car audio device. You no longer need to mount them on your dash, and they now come in different shapes and sizes that don't look like traditional radar detectors.

GPS Technology
GPS technology has become more and more common. Now, it has even been built into radar detectors. The best radar detector will have a stored database of things like stop-light cameras and common speed traps. As you are approaching one of these areas, the device will alert you to watch out. Some radar detectors are even built-in to GPS navigation devices. It serves the dual function of giving you step-by-step directions to your destination, while also highlighting on the digitized map where speed traps and radar activity may be located. These devices are also quite stealthy because they simply look like a standard GPS navigation device.

No More Speeding Tickets
The greatest aspect of radar detectors is that they can drastically reduce the number of speeding tickets you receive. Of course, it may be impossible to eliminate speeding tickets completely. If a police officer isn't currently using his radar gun, the device won't be able to alert you to his presence. If you drive by him while blatantly speeding, he may decide to pull it out and check your speed. Some traffic cops use a stopwatch to measure the speed of drivers. Unfortunately, radar detectors can't detect stopwatches. Many radar detectorcompanies offer to pay all the tickets you receive while using their device. Make sure to read the terms of these guarantees carefully. Usually it only applies to speeding tickets that are 10-15 mph above the posted limit, and the offer is valid typically only valid for the first 6 or 12 months after you purchase it. Still, this is a nice guarantee.

Overall, radar detectors are a great thing to have in your car. They can alert you to cops, and you can drastically reduce the frequency that you get caught speeding.

Feature Highlights

Red Light Cameras

Be made aware of any upcoming red-light cameras, before it is too late.

GPS

Program consistent speed traps and false alarm location with GPS.

Stealth Installation

No more windshield mounts. Keep it convenient and hidden.

Watch Your Speed

Be aware when vehicle speed starts to creep up.

Backup Cameras

Not long ago, camera systems for automobiles were the domain of futuristic concept models and science fiction movies. Today, automakers have made it standard equipment on most family-oriented vehicles, and aftermarket back up camera systems are flying off the shelves of auto parts stores and auto customization shops. Once you try one, you’ll wonder how you ever got on without it.

The point of a backup camera system is to give the driver visual access to those areas that would otherwise be blind spots. The camera or cameras record those areas, and then transmit the signal to a monitor in the dashboard or center console area. In multi-camera setups, a control panel allows the driver to cycle through the views, or to display the views in a split screen format. Due to the intricacies of monitor installation, most consumers prefer that the back up camera system be professionally installed.

Due to the nature of back up camera systems, there is a wide range of styles and configurations available. In the style commonly installed at the factory, the camera is in the taillight, and hardwired to the monitor and control system in the dash.

There are also wireless systems where the camera and receiver communicate via RF. These wireless systems are easier to self-install, but they can be susceptible to interference. There is also a wide range in terms of quality of the video recorded and the monitor on which it is displayed. While high-quality displays carry a premium, the ease-of-use they provide is generally worth the additional cost.

Many families require large vehicles, such as SUVs or minivans, in order to meet their capacity needs. Anyone who has ever driven an SUV or minivan knows that there are areas in the rear that the driver is completely blind to no matter how they configure the mirrors. These blind spots have led to many crushed bicycles and trashcans. You probably even know someone in your neighborhood that has done this, or perhaps you were the culprit. If it’s so easy to run over an object as large as a trashcan or bicycle, then imagine how simple it would be not to see that small child that darts into the path of the reversing vehicle.

Today, a backup camera is not simply a luxury. Rather than waiting for that next new car, consider purchasing a system for your current vehicle. The cost of the equipment and the installation will be offset by the convenience and safety it provides.