Mobile Electronics News June 2012

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CONTENTS JUNE 2012 04- ED SPEAK

Out with the old, in with the new…

06-07 – NEWS

Changes and more changes but it all makes sense

08 – DIGITAL RADIO NEWS

A full explanation of the power boosts going on

10-12 – ICE AWARDS 2012

It’s all happening in November this year in London

14-18 – SLIMLINE BASS FEATURE

Modern cars demand space-shy bass – mostly

22-24 – SPEED CAM AFTERMARKET

What’s the latest happenings for the dealer?

28 – PARROT PRODUCT UPDATE

INTRODUCING THE NEW ALL IN ONE IINTERFACE IPOD/IPHONE + USB + SD + AUX (With optional Bluetooth)

Parrot has a fantastic range of products and here is the latest news

30 – JVC PRODUCT UPDATE

Definitely a page packed with important new products

32-33 COMPANY FOCUS – SCORPION Gary Kirby spills the beans on latest happenings

34 – CLARION PRODUCT UPDATE

The latest news from this major manufacturer

36-38 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW Lots of mobile electronics-oriented exhibits

40 – BE A MEMBER

Attention all installers, this is a must-see page

42 – ROCKFORD FOSGATE TRAINING DAY Big attendance and the big guns from America

44 – IFITSTUFF – STARTING OUT PART 4

Jeff Scott talks about suitable vehicles for the installer

46 – OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

More advice from expert Athur Deebie (Deebie – dB – geddit?)

48 – CAR AUDIO & SECURITY WEEKENDER

The rain hardly stopped but they were happy in Hayes

50 – RAYNER’S RANT

Adam tells it absolutely emphatically as it is, or might be

52 – V.C.E GUIDE

Late model Ford Focus gets the VCE install expert treatment

54 – M.E.N DIRECTORY:

Compiled this month by ed’s assistant Christine Lagarde

Charlotte Body PUBLISHER Tel: 01268 754 897 or 07903 944666 Fax: 01268 754429 email: charlotte@creativemedialtd.co.uk Martyn Williams EDITOR Tel: 07768 083748 email: edunit@edunit.plus.com Loryn McIntyre PUBLICATION MANAGER Tel: 01268 754 897 Fax: 01268 754429 email: loryn.mcintyre@creativemedialtd.co.uk Loraine Winter SENIOR DESIGNER Tel: 01268 754 897 Fax: 01268 754429 email: loraine.winter@creativemedialtd.co.uk Peter Johnson ART DIRECTOR Tel: 01268 754 897 Fax: 01268 754429 email: peter.johnson@creativemedialtd.co.uk Contributors: Adam Rayner: adam@talkaudio.net, Andy Mills (Millsy): millsy-max@hotmail.com, Arthur Deebie: arthur.deebie@gmail.com If Creative Media publish any supplied text or photographs by way of contribution to the magazine, you automatically and hereby grant Creative Media a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and licence to use, reproduce modify, publish, translate, create derivative works from and distribute such text or photography into any from, medium or technology now known or hereafter developed.

In addition, as between you and Creative Media, you assert and waive any and all moral rights in such text or photography. The views and opinions expressed by any contributors (including advertisers) to the magazine are not necessarily those of the magazine and should not be taken as such.

Our new interface combines all the features of our iPod/iPhone and USB/ SD interface into one interface.

Play, charge and control an iPod/ iPhone or navigate through an entire music library on an SD Card/USB drive. Easily change between sources via the original head unit controls.

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EDSPEAK This month it’s a big thank you from me for making my life so hectic and interesting as editor of MEN. I’m not leaving the mag and not even being kicked upstairs – my new role is to make sure that MEN’s leading-edge technical information is not only maintained, but increased. As many of you know, I have an engineering background and have always been ‘hands on’ (my case comes up next week!), and I will be putting this to good use in the magazine.

It’s time to introduce the new man who will be heading up the editor’s tiller – Chris Anderson (chris@ chrisandersonmedia.com). Many of you will know him from the days of editing Total Car Audio magazine and generally being deeply involved in mobile electronics. Chris has for many years been producing consumer electronics magazines in Dubai but has decided to come back to rainy old Britain to pursue his journalistic career here.

Promoting digital I was talking to Digital Radio UK’s Sam Bonham recently and he tells me that he is looking closely at how to promote independent aftermarket in-vehicle retailers on www. getdigitalradio.com. Currently he is seeking as much as input as possible and welcome your comments. You can email Sam at sam.bonham@digitalradiouk.com to put yourself on the map.

COBRA’s NSV hands-free I’ve had my knuckles rapped by those nice people at Cobra for showing an install last month of the spiffing NSV hands-free product that the company distributes without actually mentioning this fact – it’s probably because I thought that anybody who’s anybody would know this anyway, but here’s the contact info…

Cobra UK 01932 772400 www.cobravehiclesecurity.co.uk Featured link of the month Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle – one of the funniest music videos apart from Ugly by Bubba Sparxxx. This link will take you to the fabulous BeatPad – fit one in a car?

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A2DP Music Streaming1 – great sound from the built-in 30W digital class D amplifier Battery charging function – for optimum convenience of use, scope of delivery includes Micro-USB charging cable Multipoint function – connect two mobile phones with the system simultaneously Display – of the caller‘s name or telephone number and further information on the display Illuminated sensor keys – for call handling and volume control Voice Tags2 – access to voice tags stored on mobile phone 1 2

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NEWS

ALL CHANGE AT MEN

Big new changes at Creative Media sees the introduction of a new ICE Awards date and venue – November 7 (not the 16th as previously mentioned last month!) at The Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden There are big changes to the MEN magazine format and editorial with Editor Martyn Williams moving to a new role within the magazine concentrating on increasing the technical content, and new man steering the ship will be long-time mobile electronics specialist journalist Chris Anderson.

We are also delighted to announce Scorpion as silver sponsor at the ICE Awards and the hospitality sponsor at MEN EXPO 2013.

The magazine will be evolving over the next two months with a new look, new install guide, a new Q&A problem solving page, a manufacturer product tech talk, a new format for business guidance and new regular columns from Andy Mills and Martyn Williams. Other detail changes include regular industry diary dates along with industry and dealer news plus other new features such as interaction with Facebook and mystery shopping.Charlotte Body Publisher MEN. “I am delighted with the new line up at MEN and look forward to watching the magazine evolve over the coming months. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our advertisers and readers for the continued support. I look forward to the seeing you ALL at the ICE awards in November”

COBRA UK Launches Speed Limiter Awareness Campaign Cobra UK, a leader in vehicle safety and security solutions, launched a new campaign to highlight the benefits of speed limiters at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show with a special offer price on its speed limiter.

The safety and security provider launched its campaign in a bid to help fleet operators improve road safety, reduce running costs and help them meet Duty of Care obligations. A recent independent test by Fleet Van magazine using a Volkswagen Transporter Sportline fitted with a Cobra speed limiter set at 56 mph achieved a 37% reduction in fuel use; a figure that would dramatically reduce running costs over a typical three or four year period, as well as reducing emissions and extending engine life. Protecting a driver when they are using a vehicle on company business is paramount to any modern day company’s Health and Safety and Duty of Care strategy, and a speed limiter goes some way to helping reduce a driver’s speed and thus their chances of being involved in an accident. The speed limiter, which is Euro 5 and Euro 4 engine compatible for both petrol and diesel vehicles, comes with Plug and Play installation and a two year parts warranty. The product is also OEM approved. Cobra UK 01932 772400 www.cobravehiclesecurity.co.uk

SmarTrack Dealer’s Fund Raising Tour SmarTrack dealer Jon Jammin from DK Vehicle Media has just completed a 9-day 4000-mile motorcycle tour of Europe to raise funds for children’s Cancer charities. Jon and co-rider Darren funded the trip themselves so that every penny raised can go directly to the charities. The trip was inspired by Darren’s niece Danii who; despite fighting her own tough battle with the disease has still found the resolve to start her own fund-raising site for other sufferers and their carers.

Sponsors were able to track the journey courtesy of a SmarTrack tracking system fitted to Jon’s bike. For more information and to make a donation, visit: www.er4cwc.co.uk/ SmarTrack 0845 833 6971 or www.smartrack.eu

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A2DP and AVRCP, the neat new device is stick-shaped

COST OF INSURANCE PREVENTING YOUNG PEOPLE FINDING JOBS SAYS COBRA

and contains a microphone. For aux-inputs with auto

Cobra UK believes that unless motor insurance costs come down

sensing, the radio will automatically mute when a

over the coming years younger drivers will avoid learning to drive,

call comes in offering a full hands-free experience.

which will drastically reduce their ability to get their first job.

An “audio dock” is also supplied to optimize the

The Department of Transport’s National Travel Survey 2010 issued last

mounting position of the device for maximum

year further revealed the scope of the problem. It said only one in three

microphone pick up.

(35%) of 17-21 year olds have a full licence, and out of the 65% who

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don’t have a licence, 34% said insurance costs were preventing them

In-Phase Launch BT Mate for Hands Free Brand new BT mate is a Bluetooth device, which can connect any Bluetooth enabled device to the aux-in socket on a car radio. Capable of handling Bluetooth protocols; HFP, HSP,

from learning to drive.

Global Telemetrics STAFF BOOST

“With young male drivers being hit the hardest with premiums of

Apprentice James Thornton has now been fully

managing director of Cobra UK. Cobra already provides the technology

employed by Global Telemetrics. James’ new

that powers the Co-Operative’s Young Driver Insurance, which along

position is Security Liaison Officer in which

with other similar schemes should give insurers the ability to drastically

he will work with the Dealer Support Team

reduce the cost of insuring a car.

and alongside Customer Services. Two further

Cobra UK 01932 772400 www.cobravehiclesecurity.co.uk

£5,000 commonplace for their first car, something must give soon or a generation of youngsters between 17 and 21 will simply not be able to afford to drive even if they want to,” explained Andrew Smith,

Security Liaison Officers, Lynn Harrison and Leigh White have been recruited and will be primary working on Alerts and Commissions.

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NEW TOMTOM APPS

New Parksafe RECRUIT

TomTom has

Parksafe has appointed Lee Preston formerly of Armour automotive and Midbass

version (v1.10) of its

as northern area sales manager. Lee comes with great experience and solid

app for iPhone and

working relationships with dealers in the north of the country and Scotland.

iPad. The update

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integrates TomTom

launched a new

navigation with social

NEW PORKER INTERFACE

media applications.

NAV TV has a new offering by the way of an interface that allows you to remove

app for iPhone and

the existing PCM head unit in your Porsche 997, Boxster or Cayenne. This allows

iPad fully supports

you to retain the OEM Bose amplifier, also using the steering wheel controls

social networks as a source for turn-by-turn navigation. The new version

(certain aftermarket manufactures units). This device makes it easier for the in-car

automatically plans routes based on information from Face book

specialist to offer Porsche customer a chance to have the up to date technology

events and places. Additionally, drivers can use the app to share their

on the older vehicles.

destination and arrival time on Twitter, Face book, by email and by SMS

NAV TV 08445 783 783 www.nav.tv Facebook – Vehicle Integration Products

text. The update includes the latest map.

The TomTom navigation

TomTom has also launched a Speed Camera app for iPhone, giving drivers

Garmin Multimedia Sat Nav

access to fixed and mobile speed camera alerts. Powered by what is clamed to be the largest European driving community with 1.6 million drivers

More than just a navigation system the new nuvi 2585TV from Garmin,

in 15 countries, the app offers access to TomTom’s premium Speed Camera

receives live TV shows or you can set it to record your favourite show on to

service. With a new dedicated, easy to use interface, it informs drivers of

SD card to watch once you arrive at your destination.

their speed, the speed limit, the type of camera ahead and the remaining

A 5in screen makes viewing comfortable and is also handy for taking in

distance to reach it. A colour-coded warning system delivers alerts.

clear guidance instructions and maximizes the usefulness of Garmin’s split

The app includes real-time customer reports from drivers that share

screen and real photo junction features. Other navigation features include

newly added or removed cameras with each other. It gives drivers

lane assist, traffic information and Bluetooth connectivity making this a

95% coverage of fixed camera locations and real-time updates for

comprehensive must have device. A promotion tie-in with Disney adventure,

mobile speed cameras. In addition, the app offers average speed

John Carter, will help to launch the new product.

check support.

Garmin (Europe) Ltd 023 8052 4000 www.garmin.com

TomTom www.tomtom.com

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DRIVE TO DIGITAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL STRENGTH BOOST

A big switch-on to boosted signals in London was recently performed

by Dame Kelly Holmes and Radio 5 Live’s Colin Murray.

The event was hosted by Digital Radio UK, supported by Arqiva and BT Wholesale, held an event at the top of the BT Tower. This marked the switching on of new digital radio transmitters at the top of the BT Tower and three other recent transmitter-builds around London. This adds nearly one million people into DAB coverage for the first time and improves coverage for over nine million Londoners within the M25 zone.

At the event Tim Davie (Director of Audio and Music, BBC), mentioned the high proportion of listening hours to digital radio in London (35%) compared to the rest of the UK (29.1%). The Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey, also commented, saying: “The London Boost will ensure the maximum number of Londoners and visitors to London will have access to the BBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games and the wide range of excellent commercial radio services available in London.” The BBC Radio 5 Live Olympics Extra station, will be broadcasted exclusively on digital for its duration.

The London Boost also coincided with a strong retail partnership driving footfall in London’s independent stores and receiving considerable press (What Car?, Metro and the Evening Standard), as well as a full page ad in the Guardian London edition. London is first to receive the boost and over the course of the next few years this will be repeated in other cities including Manchester, Cardiff, Liverpool and Wolverhampton.

The Minister also announced that in March 2012, 23% of new cars now had digital radio fitted as standard, up from 10.7% the previous March (CAP/ SMMT, Q1 2012). Another key digital radio event was the recent launch of the Digital Radio In-vehicle Receiver Technical Trial. This trial tests the implementation of service-following (the switching between radio services as a vehicle moves in and out of coverage) and traffic announcements (transferring listeners from one station to another in order to hear traffic alerts).

This project will run until 15 June 2012 and aims to provide manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers with a trial route to test the implementation of these two facilities, both of which are included within the UK’s minimum specification. This minimum specification will sit behind the proposed Digital Radio Switchover Certification Mark and provide consumers assurance in digital radio products and services. This trial is open to all electronics and vehicle manufacturers. Anyone interested in taking part should contact sam.bonham@digitalradiouk.com.

Digital Radio UK is also looking closely at how to promote independent aftermarket in-vehicle retailers on www.getdigitalradio.com. We must ensure fairness and provide consumers with a good experience. Currently we are looking for as much as input as possible and welcome your comments.

Please email sam.bonham@digitalradiouk.com with your suggestions.

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COMPATIBLE CAR HI-FI RANGE

Model shown: Kenwood KDC - BT52U

Introducing the all-new 2012 head unit range* featuring full Android smart phone integration by Kenwood Electronics.

Simply download the free Kenwood ‘Music Control’ App from the Google Play Store: play.google.com to your phone.

Once installed, you can play and control your entire music library via your smart phone** whilst on the move.

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Phone to USB lead required

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To find out more about the FREE Kenwood “Music Control” App for AndroidTM phone

www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk facebook.com/KenwoodUK *Please refer to www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk for Kenwood models with AndroidTM smart phone compatibility. **Compatible devices only (2.2 and up).

Android, Android logo, and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. www.mobileelectronicsnews.eu

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THE ICE AWARDS

|2012

AWARDS: NEW DATE, NEW EXCITING VENUE 7TH NOVEMBER, THE GRAND CONNAUGHT ROOMS, COVENT GARDEN

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till on a Wednesday, the MEN AWARDS have migrated to an industryfavoured date later in the year and to a more exciting central London venue, The Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden.

This is the industry’s chance to celebrate all that is best about our mobile electronics community, a once-in-a-year ceremony allowing us to party in style at a great venue with a choice of hotel at competitive rates (all handled by our events team on 01268 754897).

Starting at 7pm with a champagne reception, the Awards will be presented during a three course dinner in keeping with the high standards set by the venue, followed by the unique ‘The Rat Pack’ music and entertainment with music late into the night provided by a professional DJ. Check out the voting form on the next page or download it online to ensure your company is in with a chance of winning!

Nominations close on October 7th.

Individual Tickets Cost £165 and a table for 10 is £1600 – all plus VAT. Seize the chance for your company to be able to carry meaningful Award-winning logos on websites, company headed paper and business cards. Potential clients are attracted by Awards logos as confirmation that a company has outstanding products and/or services.

For sponsorship opportunities or to book a table call Loryn McIntyre on 01268 754 897 or 07538 332171 Email: loryn.mcintyre@creativemedialtd.co.uk ABOUT THE NOMINATIONS In order for us to effectively poll our readers we must have your specific product nominations – brand and exact model description and type numbers and letters where appropriate.

Please look at the MEN Awards product type nomination list and suggest which product or products precisely fit the categories so that we can ask our readers which products to vote for.

The same applies to industry services and personnel where appropriate to your business. If our readers are offered identifiable names, this is more likely to prod their memories.

Please don’t fail to nominate, otherwise your company will miss out on prestigious awards. Turn over now for the voting form or go online www.mobileelectronicsnews.eu

These are your Awards – be a part of it!

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YOUR INDUSTRY • YOUR AWARDS • YOUR NIGHT

The 2012 I.C.E Awards are scheduled for November 7th this year and we need you to nominate your chosen products and people of the year.

AUDIO AWARDS Best Single DIN AV Head Unit Best Double DIN (without Navigation) Best Double DIN (with Navigation) Best High-End Head Unit Best Budget Head Unit Best High-End Amplifier Best Budget Amplifier Best High-End Bass Solution Best Budget Bass Solution Best Digital Radio Product Best Digital Radio Innovation Best High-End Component Speakers Best Budget Component Speakers Best High-End Full Range Speakers Best Budget Full Range Speakers SECURITY AWARDS Best Alarm System Best Security Device Best Consumer Tracking System Best Fleet Tracking System Security Product of the Year ACCESSORY AWARDS Best Headrest Product Best Parking Sensor System Best Bluetooth Solution Best iPod/iPhone Solution Best Cellular Accessory Best Hands-Free System

Below is a list of the award categories. The easiest way to nominate is online at www.mobileelectronicsnews.eu.

Alternatively, add your nominations to the form below and either post, fax or email back to us by the 1st October 2012.

Please note that failure to nominate may mean your company will miss out on a prestigious ICE Award.

Have you got the ICE factor?

Best CAN-Bus Solution Best Speed Camera Detection System Best Budget Portable Sat Nav Best Full Feature Portable Sat Nav Best Vehicle Interface Best Android Product SPECIAL AWARDS Editor’s Choice Product Innovation of the Year Best British Product INDUSTRY AWARDS Sales Representative of the Year Best Distributor Best Phone Accessory Distributor Car Electronics Retailer of the Year Best Wholesaler Best Advertising Campaign Best Manufacturer Services to the Industry Award Best Technical Support Life Time Achievement DEALER AWARDS Top Dealer (less than five installers) Top Large Dealer (five-plus installers) Best New Dealer Installer of the Year Mobile Installer of the Year

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PRODUCT FOCUS l EARTHQUAKE KSA Digital Solutions is the UK distributor of the Earthquake range which includes the SWS-8X shallow woofer which can be used to replace BMW standard equipment eight inch woofers. The 12 inch shallow sub has a depth of

KFC-WPS1200F

two and a quarter inches which means you can fit it just about anywhere and the sound quality is not heavily compromised by its shallow design.

Earthquake 01634 263786 www.earthquakesound.com

l FUSION

CP AS1080

KFC-WPS1200F

A sealed rigid ABS enclosure measuring 330mm x 245mm X 78mm makes the CP AS1080 a convenient under seat option. An eight inch woofer and integrated amplifier with a claimed 300 Watts peak power ensure a mighty bass kick to any on-board sounds. An adjustable low pass filter with a bottom register of 40Hz suggests that this package will reach extremely low considering it’s size and it features both high and low level inputs and a pair of daisy chained phono input/outputs for convenience and KFC-SW01

speed of system build.

A heavy-duty alternative to the CP AS1080, the MS-AB108 is a ported active bass solution. Built to withstand the rigours of the marine environment, this

MS-AB108

unit would also find a use in other environments were lots of noise, dirt and water are a feature. Claimed peak

l Focal

power is 210 Watts and the driver is an eight-inch. A low pass filter variable from 30Hz suggests low reaching bass CEL TRADE 0116 2449846 www.celtrade.com

The iBUS 2.0 from Focal is an ultra-slim, active subwoofer solution. Measuring just 344mm X 250mm X 71.5mm the compact aluminium EBX F25.5

chassis contains an 8” driver and matched 75 Watt RMS amplifier. High and low power

l Hertz

inputs add flexibility and a wired remote allows instant level control. The iBUS 2.0 comes

The EBX F20.5 and flat subwoofer has been

with plug and play iso connectors making

designed to ensure installation versatility, while still

it a quick an easy solution for boot or under

maintaining low frequency performance. The use of a long-

seat mounting. There is an adjustable 50-

excursion 200 mm woofer combined with a 250 mm passive radiator reflex

150Hz filter and 180 degree phase switch for

system makes it possible to create a shallow subwoofer capable of providing huge output

essential tweaking. The iBUS 2.1 comes in a

with excellent musicality. The 15/18 mm MDF enclosure is reinforced with internal bracing

similar package but adds a 2 X 55 Watt RMS

and covered with thick moquette to reduce losses in the system. The external dimensions are

full range amplifier.

520mm X 320mm X 108mm (L,W,D) and the box features reversible logo for added installation

Armour Auto 01420 487110

flexibility. The box will handle 200 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms. Also available is the EBX F25.5 loaded

www.armourauto.com

with a 10 driver with 12” passive radiator. This will handle 300 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms. The subwoofers can be purchased on their own (ES F20.5 and ES F25.5) and feature a massive motor assembly for perfect control under high power, high excursion conditions. A fairly modest amplifier will drive these subs which sit within the highly thought of Hertz Energy range. The water repellent pressed paper cone ensures quick response and high EBX F20.5

stability while the back-vented spider support helps to keep everything under control including heat dissipation whilst the wide-wave, resin-bonded fibre spider ensures mechanical reliability and consistent performance parameters. A copper voice coil wound on an aluminium former also helps to keep things cool under high power conditions.

FOUR 0121 451 4930 www.fourcars.co.uk

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|Slimline Bass Solutions l IN-PHASE

l KENWOOD

The Ultra Compact Active Subwoofer The Kenwood KFC-WPS1000F and 1200F are just 114mm deep. Both the

from In-Phase is a brand new miniature

1000 and 1200 (10 and 12 inch respectively) feature a Carbon-Glass Fibre

subwoofer solution. The 6.5” aluminium-

Honeycomb Cone with a Super Linear Spider. The spider helps with heat

coned sub is built into a specially

transfer, which requires more attention in shallow subs. Both subs feature an

shaped circular housing just 270mm

aluminium die-cast basket and despite their shallow depth have impressive

diameter and 69mm in height. Its

sensitivity figures. Both will work with either sealed or ported enclosures with

compact size makes it ideal for

recommended capacities as low as 17 and 22.6 litres. Peak power ratings

mounting under a seat or in

are 1000 and 1400 Watts with a nominal impedance of 4 Ohms.

a redundant spare wheel well. The built-in amp will

KSC-SW01

provide 300 Watts max

Featuring a dual cone 16cm paper coned driver, this tiny box is ideal for

power to the sub and features

under seat mounting yet no slouch when it comes to performance. At

speaker or line level phono inputs.

only 70mm tall and 270x180mm this has to be one of the smallest active

A 180 degree phase switch is provided as is a 50-100Hz variable

bass enclosures available. The amplifier and subwoofer combination

crossover control and a wired remote level control.

accepts phono or speaker level inputs and claims a peak power output of

In-Phase 0115 9758600 www.ipiltd.net

150W while the aluminium die-cast frame is designed to be mechanically and aerodynamically noise-free.

Controls include a low pass filter

l JL

variable from 15 to 120Hz and a 180 degree phase switch. A wired

13TW5v2

remote gain control is supplied.

Kenwood 01923 816444

The ultimate thin woofer from

www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk

JL Audio just got better. The new 13TW5v2 subwoofer offers groundbreaking, large woofer performance with only 2.63 inches of mounting depth allowing for

l Infinity

T PC4-27

high-quality, high-output sub-bass performance in tight spaces.

Basslink T from Infinity is an active

Patented thin-line woofer

bass solution created specifically

technology compresses the

for Pickup tricks, hatchbacks and

architecture of the 13TW5v2 using a “concentric tube” structure that

other vehicles requiring lost of

supports a 7-inch diameter voice coil and suspension attachments. This

bass from a vehicles back wall or

permits placement of the large motor structure much further forward

boot bulkhead. Not particularly

in the speaker than with conventional designs while maintaining

small in every dimension

excellent linear excursion capability and mechanical stability.

(1026x164x366mm) due to

The cast alloy chassis has also been strengthened, and the rear pole

housing a 10” subwoofer along

vent now features an annular vent. The v2 will be available in single

with two 10” passive radiators.

2 ohm and single 4 ohm voice coil versions to fit a wide range of

The unusually shaped box also

applications.

contains a 250 Watt class D

In keeping with its “tight-spaces” mission, the 13TW5v2 is optimized for

amplifier with speaker or line level inputs. The low pass filter is

PC4-20

enclosures that are far smaller than most 12-inch woofers require and only a bit larger than the air space needs of a typical, small-box 10-

adjustable from 120Hz all the way down to 20Hz and a 180 degree phase

inch woofer. The mounting system is designed to fit in about the same

switch is also available. The whole thing will auto turn on when it senses

footprint as a typical 12-inch woofer.

signals as low as 250mV on the inputs. A bass EQ offers -6 to +3dB of gain

JL’s CP108LG-W3v3 passive slim bass box is fitted with a single eight

at 40Hz and variable input sensitivity can be adjusted on the product or

inch 8W3v3 4 Ohm woofer in a slot-ported enclosure. The port features

via a remote control.

flared entry and exit to minimise chuffing due to air turbulence.

The Infinity Basslink Active PC4-20, measures just 368x317x200mm (HWD).

External box measurements are 130mm X 279mm X 473mm and it is

Like the rest Basslink T it accepts a speaker level input with auto remote

covered with a high-quality black carpet with a steel mesh woofer

sensing for ease of installation. A rigid ABS enclosure houses a 10” driver

grille providing woofer protection. Continuously rated at 250 Watts with

with complimentary 10” passive radiator along with a 200 Watt Class D

a nominal 4 Ohm impedance JL claims an impressively low reach and

amplifier. The amplifier features a 180 degree phase switch, a continuously

smooth response.

variable electronic low-pass filter that is adjustable between 70 and

Celsus 01202 664 390 www.celsusice.co.uk

100Hz, variable input sensitivity and Bass EQ that provides for adjustments between +3 and –6dB. A remote gain control is also included.

Car Audio Security, 020 85969 1543 www.caraudiosecurity.com

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PRODUCT FOCUS

l KICKER

|Slimline base solutions

CompVT122

Kicker’s CompVT is a comprehensive range of slim line subwoofers.

l PHOENIX GOLD

Although not as slim as some, suitable box sizes are impressively small with the 6.5”

Phoenix Gold SL12d4 is a 300 Watt 12” dual

requiring just 0.2 cubic foot.

CompVT12

voice coil subwoofer with a depth of just 4”.

The range incorporates a 6.5”,

Optimised for use in small sealed enclosures

8”, 10” and 12” all of which

it has been designed for maximum excursion

feature a four-layer voice coil

despite its slim size. An aluminium spider spacer

to maximise power, efficiency

is used to transfer heat away whilst a vented

and help with heat dissipation. A

cone neck stabiliser helps with the same job.

perimeter vented design within the

The powder coated steel basket is designed

sleek steel basket further helps to transfer heat away from the coil.

to avoid resonance and suspends a one-

The full range stands up as follows: 6.5” – 73mm depth, 300 Watts

piece injection mounted cone.

peak, 8” – 86mm depth, 400 Watts, 10” – 107mm depth, 800 Watts,

Celsus 01202 664 390 www.celsusice.co.uk

12” – 109mm depth, 800 Watts. All products are available in 4 or 2 Ohm versions. A range of loaded boxes containing these subs is now available under the model numbers: TCVT8, TCVT10 & TCVT12 Kicker Slimline Active BassStation models PT8 and PT10 (eight and ten inch variants) both incorporate a 100 Watt amplifier and the smallest

l ROCKFORD FOSGATE

has a box depth of only 105mm.

Their conventional wedge design makes them ideal for mounting

Three loaded shallow

against a real seat. Both units accept either speaker or line inputs

subwoofer boxes under

and come with a wired remote bass control,

Rockford’s Punch brand cater

adjustable low-pass crossover, subsonic

for different needs and space

filter, phase cancelling switch for max bass

restrictions. The P3S-1X10 is

output and variable +6dB bass boost.

the single 10” version and is

Armour Auto 01420 487110

a sealed loaded enclosure

www.armourauto.com

rated at 300 Watts RMS at 1 Ohm. The sturdy, shallow box is wedge shaped for behind seat mounting and is constructed from 5/8” MDF. Box depth at its deepest point is just 5.25”.

l RAINBOW

Brand new are the P3S-1X8 8” version rated at 150 Watts RMS and the P3S-1X12 12” version rated at 400 Watts RMS both again into 1 Ohm. All three

Brand new from Rainbow, the Intelli Sub 8AFE is a shaped

subs can be bought on their own in a dual 2 or

sealed enclosure housing an 8” sub with 160 Watt amplifier.

dual 4 Ohm configuration.

The enclosure is designed to mount under a seat but would be

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just as at home in a luggage compartment and has external

The Prime R2S-1X12 and R2S-1X10 are based

dimensions of 345mm X 240mm X 74mm (L,W,D). The on-board

around the same 5/8” sealed MDF wedges as the Punch models listed

amplifier features both high and low level inputs and a variable

above. This time they are loaded with Prime R2 shallow subwoofers,

50-100 Hz low pass filter. A 180 Degree

which are also available individually in 2 or 4 Ohm configuration. They

phase switch is also included as is a

handle 250 Watts and 200 Watts RMS respectively wired for 2 Ohms.

wired gain control.

Covered in high-density carpet, both boxes are supplied with 12 AWG

FOUR 0121 451 4930

high current binding posts.

www.fourcars.co.uk

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SPEED CAMERA DETECTORS

Under the Radar

Drivers are still investing in equipment to help them avoid points and a fine for being slightly late on the brake pedal. Read our round up of the most popular speed camera detectors and make sure you have a product you can sell them.

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l Beltronics STiR Plus This is a combined GPS, Radar/ Laser detection system that, when fully installed, offers all the stealth requirement a driver would need, even across the channel.

It detects and warns about all known speed traps using a

A

combination of GPS and Radar

sneaky and those looking for protection are not necessarily

software, which can be quickly

criminal in fact more likely, trying to ensure they do adhere to

and easily downloaded or deleted

the speed limit in high-risk areas or trouble spots. However, it is

depending on local law. Radar

important that you make yourself aware of the law governing

detection uses KA and K-band segmentation that effectively reduces

the fitment and use of such devices as it does change on

incidences of false warnings. It will however, warn of radar detectors

occasion and is different from country to country. James from

including average speed detectors and Red light detectors in Europe.

Highdown In Worthing told us; “We always consult a couple

Specific locations can be added or deleted from the GPS database

of Team Highdown members who are traffic police. The rule of

allowing you to increase accuracy. The unit has a small, easy to install

thumb guidance from them is; any device that simply informs

display for text alerts but will also give warnings via voice.

of the whereabouts of static cameras is fine but any device

Beltronics www.beltronicsstore.co.uk 01159 599 995

nyone who has been caught out by radar in a van

detection technology and a

400 meters away when drifting into a 30 at 34MPH will

police verified database. The unit is

know just how frustrating it can be. Laser is similarly

supplied without Radar detection

that jams a radar or laser signal is illegal to use and illegal to install. You will receive a caution the first time but will be prosecuted after that. Anyone caught using a jammer will be prosecuted. We tend to stick to the GPS database products from Road Angel and Snooper for this reason”

l Blinder Compact HP-905

The MMSA is a good source of information regarding the legality of

(Laser Jammer/parking system)

these devices and a quick Google search will bring up many sites

The new Compact HP-905 is Blinder’s latest weapon in safety camera van

with their own versions of what is legal and what is not.

defence. This new ultra small laser jamming/parking system offers the ultimate

The law is often quite different across the channel where in certain

defence against Speed Laser guns. A control CPU gives spoken voice alerts

countries, even the GPS – style products are illegal to use. If in

of the type of laser gun being used along with warning tones. Up to four mini

doubt, always check. Many portable navigation products now

laser defence transponders can be plugged into the control CPU and be

include GPS static camera databases including products from

mounted almost anywhere due to their new compact size, making it the ideal

Garmin and TomTom and there are also camera alert apps

stealth install system. A simple four-way control

available for some smart phones.

switch controls the CPU, Off, Receiving Mode,

The following product update features some of the best

Parking Mode and Driving Mode. TTW Partners

products we have found on sale in the UK. Make sure you

Limited in Nottingham is the exclusive distributor

have stock and avoid missing an important sale.

for Blinder in the UK and is able to offer full technical support and on site demonstrations.

Blinder 01159 599 995 www.blinderdirect.co.uk

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l Road Angel Gem Gem joins still current products; Plus, Compact and Classic. It is a GPS safety camera locator with on-board GPRS mobile phone technology called SpeedShare. This allows users to receive live updates as well as sharing information regarding new and revised speed information and the whereabouts of live mobile safety cameras. By using mobile technology, the Gem is also able to provide a service called eAssist that allows drivers to contact emergency services in the event of an accident. Gem does not only alert drivers to speed cameras but also average speed camera zones, black-spot area, school zones, railway crossings and congestion charge zones. Gem is supplied with a simple plug and play screen mount and offers both clear audible and visual alerts via a full colour display as well as optimum driving speed at all times.

Road Angel 01327 855586 www.road-angel.co.uk

l POGO ALERT The MEN 2011 Gold Award winning Pogo Alert + from Origin Technologies offers a fully portable safety and speed camera warning system using the latest GPS satellite technology with a full colour OLED display and 8.5 hour internal battery. Measuring just 50mm X 56mm X 20mm, the new unit will mount on the dashboard or window of a vehicle in a quick release bracket.

The pan-European database covers France, Belgium, Holland, Spain and Portugal and is updateable via Mac or PC. A plug-in

l Snooper

laser detector is available as an accessory. A simple icon driven user interface makes the system easy and safe to use and alerts

The new Snooper LYNX Fixed & Mobile speed trap locator with GPS/

are offered both visually and audibly. The Pogo Alert + can be

GPRS technology comes from an award winning range of portable sat

used for tracking via Google maps and will display distance

nav systems and GPS speed camera detectors from Snooper. With over

covered, journey time and average speed. The unit will alert

30 years experience in the speed camera detector systems market,

drivers when they exceed the speed limit and also advise when

snooper provides accurate information updated every 24 hours via its

user defined locations are reached. Only cameras pointing in

AURA database. Alerts are delivered along with the upcoming speed

the direction of travel will be identified and camera-type will

limit on a neat screen-mounted full colour display. GPS and GPRS are

also be indicated.

used to locate and update information in real time ensuring location

The product is available with a two-year warranty and six

data is always up to date wherever you are in the world. As well as

months free subscription.

speed cameras, the AURA database will issue alerts for: Accident

Pogo Alert + 0203 010 1000 www.pogo-gps.com

Hotspots, High Risk Zones, Congestion Charge Cameras and Schools.

Snooper 03332401000 www.snooperuk.com

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TALK, TEXT AND TWEET

|2012

HANDS-FREE BECOMING A

‘MUST-HAVE’

can include Advanced Voice Recognition, easy to navigate menus, automatic phonebook synchronisation, music playback from various sources and multipoint connectivity – all of which ensure they are as easy to use as possible and minimise the need for a driver to touch their mobile device in any way. Drivers wishing to have even more music in their car can benefit from the Application Audio function of the Parrot MKi range, which allows them to play internet radio in their car using any of the radio Smartphone Apps or they can purchase the innovative ASTEROID headunit which adds Android Apps to its impressive range of features. Add to this reliability, compatibility and straight-forward installation and a Parrot kit becomes a ‘no-brainer’ for those spending time in their vehicle each week.

NEW PRODUCT: INCREASING INTEGRATION OF THE SMARTPHONE In continuing to develop its product offering to users of its hands-free kits, Parrot released a new service called ‘TextFriendly’ in May. TextFriendly is a service allowing users to manage emails and text messages without

Insurance implications and unsafe driving practices:

typing on their phone, thanks to voice

There have been plenty of articles recently

from a Parrot hands-free kit, the service uses

in the automotive and general press about

advanced technology to convert text into

the implications of using hand held devices

voice and voice into text.

recognition. Completely controlled by voice

Users just need to activate an account at

whilst driving. With a potential change in legislation due in 2012 that will see an

www.textfriendlyclient.com and follow the

increase in the fine and penalty points for

simple subscription and set-up process. The user

drivers caught, Parrot UK is kicking off a

then needs to say the desired action (listen,

campaign to heighten the awareness of

compose or reply to emails or text messages).

TextFriendly is compatible with all Parrot

the dangers of using mobile phones and

hands-free kits such as the Parrot CK, Parrot

Smartphones whilst driving.

The invention and increasing use of the Smartphone might mean that more can be done whilst out of the office and on the move, but it also means that the potential for distractions whilst driving is also greater.

Making calls, texting, Tweeting, emailing and even updating social media pages whilst driving, is becoming all too common.

A recent study by the AA shows how much focus insurers are beginning to place on drivers with a CU80 endorsement – the code for penalty points from using a mobile phone while driving

Features for safer in-vehicle communication • Advanced voice recognition for phone calls • Emails, texts & tweets managed through voice recognition

MKi and Parrot ASTEROID ranges , as well as the Parrot MINIKIT+ and MINIKIT Smart plug&play hands-free kits. The service works with the Androidtm, iOS, BlackBerry, Symbian operating systems and with all brands of mobile phones.

Country Manager of Parrot UK & Ireland

• Automatic phone book synchronisation

Asif Gillani stated that, “TextFriendly is a

to prevent the need to scroll through

welcome addition to our product range

contacts on the phone

and greatly helps people to use more of the

• Steering wheel integration available • Easy to position screens for minimal distraction

features of their Smartphone when driving, whilst staying on the right side of the law.

Through work, I spend a lot of time in my car

a motor vehicle. The AA found that 50% of

and my hands-free kit helps me to ensure

insurers refused to quote for drivers who had a

that this is not lost time - the new TextFriendly

CU80 endorsement, with the remaining 50% of

research into customer behaviour regarding

service now means not only can I make phone

quotes showing an increase of between 14% and

road safety. A survey undertaken via its

calls, but also listen to and reply to my emails,

32% more than when quoting for a driver with a

network of over 400 Certified Installers has

meaning that I am much more productive”.

clean licence. In comparison to this, only 12.5%

shown that 80% of people that have car kits

of insurers refused to quote drivers with one SP30

fitted do so because of the wish to stay on the

a special promotion during June 2012 on its

endorsement only and those that did provided

right side of the law and avoid penalty points

best-selling CK3100 car kit range. For further

premiums with increases of between 4% and 13%.

and a fine, with only 9% of people stating that

details of this promotion see Parrot’s Approved

a genuine concern for safety was the reason.

Partners (CHAMELEON, CTC, PAMA, TAC).

PARROT’S RESEARCH:

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Parrot hands-free

To support this campaign, Parrot is running

Being the Market Leader in the UK, Parrot is

For further details on Parrot products and

Market leading manufacturer of hands-free

known for the quality and range of features in

services please visit www.parrot.com or for

car kits Parrot has recently undertaken its own

their Bluetooth hands-free car kits. Parrot kits

technical support please call 0844 472 2360.

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Why work with Parrot?

Keeping eyes on the road & hands on the wheel

MARKET LEADING PRODUCTS - world renowned products with leading features and benefits: • Compatible with every brand of mobile phone PARROT • Free software updates to aid future phone compatibility CK3100 • Automatic phonebook synchronisation & voice recognition • Advanced Music playback functionality (MKi range and ASTEROID) • Easy to use with unrivalled sound quality

DEPTH OF RANGE: Parrot produce a variety of hands-free products to suit a wide range of budgets and requirements from the MINIKIT+ to the MKi9200.

EXPERT TECHNICAL SUPPORT - our expert technical support team is available on the telephone to help with any installation challenges or post installation product problems.

MARKETING AND SALES SUPPORT THROUGH OUR CIP PROGRAMME - our training and merchandisng managers provide all our members with full marketing and product training support delivered through regular visits.

Contact our Approved Partners for details of our CK3100 June special offer Parrot Approved Partners:

T:01206 500 848

T:0161 494 4200

T:+353 1 448 1288

T:01162 449846

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot is under license. Parrot trademarks figuring on this document are the property of Parrot SA. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. Parrot SA - RCS PARIS 394 149 496.

Technical support line: 0844 472 2360

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JVC

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KD-DB42

JVC – DAB for All JVC has been an avid supporter of DAB for more than 12 years. JVC is a member of the World DMB Forum and active participant in the World DMB Technical Committee. JVC’s latest line up shows continued dedication to the cause

upgrades including two-way iPod/iPhone control allowing control and track search from either the in-dash unit or the device connected to it. JVC’s external mode is also included allowing sound from external apps to be played through the car system. Separated Variable-Colour allows users to customise the unit’s illumination and display separately, to

One of the ongoing issues with in-car DAB has been the lack of accompanying features. Yes, people are buying predominantly because of the DAB tuner but have previously been asked to leave other increasingly important feature requirements aside. JVC has identified with its latest range, three products necessary to appeal to the maximum number of consumers and their differing requirements. We take a guided tour of each of the three products in the range.

match the dashboard or to make it easier to see. The KD-DB52 also has two separate auxiliary inputs.

Both units feature two pairs of line outputs for front and rear left and right however, the rear line outputs can be switched into subwoofer mode for which there is a controllable output KW-DB60AT

level control. A high-pass filter also features on both units as does a detachable front panel.

ensures high quality reproduction from all

KW-DB60AT – This is JVC’s double DIN DAB/

digital sources and a 3-band parametric

DAB+ offering. A 1 Amp USB port ensures

equaliser allows necessary adjustment to

enough power to charge even the thirstiest

help compensate for user taste and the

Smart Phone. Other than this it shares all the

shortcomings of factory fitted speakers.

features of the KD-DB52.

KD-DB42 is a single DIN DAB. This sleek looking

The CD mechanism is compatible with CD-R and

JVC UK’s National

unit features a front mounted USB port as

CD-RW and will play popular formats such as: WMA,

Sales Manager Mobile

well as analogue auxiliary input allowing

MP3, AAC and WAV. The integral DAB tuner on this

Entertainment, Adam

consumers to connect all manner of external

and the other models in the range will handle Band

Wiegleb (right) told us;

music storage devices to it. Another aux. input

III and L-Band DAB and DAB+ transmissions and is

“It is very important for JVC

at the rear of the unit allows connection to

shipped with a screen-mount film antenna.

to remain ready for the DAB revolution. We believe that

the optional KS-BTA100 Bluetooth adaptor to extend on-board features with hands-free call

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COMPANY FOCUS

ON THE RIGHT What do you get if you listen to your customers, manufacture compact and reliable equipment and offer sensible pricing with controlled distribution? The answer is that you get ScorpionTrack (plus a onestop security shop!). Martyn Williams reports

Y

about their tracking product is good being very straightforward to initialise and going on-line to get it up and running. From the customers side it’s easy to use even down to an app you can put on your phone allowing you to ping your car whenever you like. It’s also good value at £130 a year for a sub.

“I think their fleet tracking product is good

ou can always tell if a company is

otherwise I’d have to kill you! But I can say that

too with features such as geo-fencing and

‘on it’ by how difficult it is to talk to

we will be launching a really innovative CAT

reporting. We have just fitted a couple of

key personnel. Gary Kirby is a man

5 product in Q4 which will lead the market in

those for evaluation. It’s a product with good

who, even when you pin him down, has a

being the neatest and the easiest to install

sales potential and we are actively looking for

conversation punctuated by constant phone

and more importantly, the most cost-effective

fleets who are interested in fuel savings and

calls, and me only being a journalist, it’s the

system available. It will feature unique trailer

looking at idling times, finding out why one of

customer that definitely comes first.

and caravan/leisure market products in the

their drivers is parked outside a house for long

I asked Gary about Scorpion’s tracking plus any

range. At the moment, we are looking for

periods etcetera.”

other company developments. He said:

distribution into the caravan market and, if

“The company is truly a one-stop shop for

anyone is interested in following this up, they

has been using Scorpion product for some time.

dealers wanting security products of all types

are welcome to contact me (details at the end

He said: “So far we’ve used the normal Scorpion

and we feel that ScorpionTrack is easily the

of this feature).”

tracking unit which is really good being a small

Andy Gainsford, owner of Sounds Alarming

unit which is quick to configure but haven’t

most attractive proposition for installers on the market starting with the smallest and most

What the dealers say

started using their fleet product only because it’s

technically-advanced unit on the market,

So, what do customers think of the Scorpion?

new and we haven’t got any in yet.

and being made in Britain to the highest OE

For some straight answers I started with Mark

standards in keeping with so much of our

Godden owner of Cartronics who as many will

plant hire with tracking and immobilisation

OE-based production at our headquarters in

know in the industry, is another busy man not

where the immobiliser’s used at the end of the

Chorley.

interested in making his life complicated or

hire period.

“Our market-leading paperless registration and commissioning is the talk of the industry with the dealer grapevine buzzing with the low-

“We do quite a lot of fleet business, mainly

Mark Baker co-owner of Unique Car Sound

having anything which is difficult to sell.

“I like the whole ethos of the company,” said Mark. “From my point of view everything

& Security based in Lightwater, Surrey also had something to say about Scorpion: “It’s our

down on which is the most time-saving system in the marketplace.

“This would all mean nothing if we didn’t offer

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Watch Scorpion on Video

great value to dealer and customer alike. It’s not

Ifitstuff’s Virtual Expo 2012 series of news videos at

subject to indiscriminate sales dodgy corner-

the MEN Expo Show this year gives a detailed insight

cutting installation and is offered with an attractive

into Scorpion’s promotional activities bringing extra

Europe-wide subscription package with unlimited

publicity to its range of products as demonstrated

customer access for only £130 a year.”

by Gary Kirby. See this on the You Tube link www.

Any new introductions I asked Gary?

youtube.com/watch?v=EeuioC9MTzA or simply enter

“I can’t tell you all that much at the moment

ifitstuff scorpion on You Tube search.

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|SCORPION

TRACK To order SCORPION TRACK Marine

preferred tracking product because it’s got good features, it’s well-priced, it’s easy to install and

product, or for more information, contact

customers like to see where the car is themselves.

Ian Garton on 01752 665524 or email

They like the fact that they can check on it

iangarton@turnbulls.com Turnbull’s website is www.stinginthetail.co.uk

without having to report it stolen with the bother of the tracking company calling the police.”

Gary Kirby, Richard Andrew, Georgi Fancett, Ben Fancett

MEET THE TEAMS

Alarms too

replied: “So far we have sold units to a health

Field Sales

Scorpion’s strengths lie in the company’s ability

service-related company and we are currently

Gary Kirby, Head of Sales & Marketing -

to supply all types of security products and

talking to a parts distribution firm as well.”

Telematics

the latest offering - an alternative to the usual

Richard Andrew, Head of Aftermarket Sales

CAT 1 alarm products - is the new British-made

which had been expressed by other dealers

Ben Fancett, National Business Manager

Toad Security product, the Ai606. This alarm

about Scorpion. He said: “What we found is

Georgi Fancett, Business Development

has some really useful intelligent features and

that they are keen to listen to dealers and take

Executive

flexible options including selectable silent arm

What about fleet applications I asked? Mark

Without prompting, Mark told me something

on board their input.”

and disarm mode and sensors excludable Sales support desk

using the radio key.

MARINE TRACKING

Rebecca Sutton, Sales Support Manager

Scorpion also offers a marine tracking product

Philipa Bland, Sales & Tracking Administrator

which follows the platform design of the ST60

Its immobiliser has two circuits with a four button remote control and self-powered siren. The 606 has full central locking control

unit. Simply known as Scorpion Track Marine,

Service technical

with a two stage unlock facility wirh interior

it offers bespoke protection for all types of

Tony Hayes, Technical Department Manager

lamp illumination output on disarm. Outputs

marine craft from jet skis to larger craft as well

Mike Nolan, Technical Department

also include an armed accessory control

as the various storage housings used for them.

Aaron Mitchell, Technical Department

and an additional pager trigger. Total and

Turnbulls Marine were involved in the

comfort closure (on holding down button

development and is the UK distributor for the

IT Development

‘one’ on the radio key when arming) and a

marine version. Turnbulls and Scorpion have

Chris O’Hare, Web

boot release output.

also secured a sponsorship deal with a relative

Development &

newcomer in the annual Aqua Cross jet ski

Monitoring Manager

endurance race series which can be seen on

Ciaran Fisher, Programmer

The alarm also has secure ignition PIN Chris O’Hare

Ciaran Fisher

Sky Sport.

Ian Garton, Turnbulls Marine Managing Director commenting on the Scorpion product

Ian Davenport

missing last week from a single boatyard. With that, and great manufacturing support from Scorpion, business could hardly be better both from the security and the boat-hire side.”

a three colour status LED for easy set-up.

The Ai606 is currently on special offer at the moment, contact Scorpion for full details.

bit of kit and it does everything it says it does moment – I know of six outboard motors going

pager. It is compatible with impact, tilt and single/dual-stage microwave sensors and has

Head of R&D

said: “The Scorpion Marine Tracking is a brilliant on the tin. Marine theft is going mad at the

override and is compatible with text alert GSM

For more information contact Scorpion on

The Scorpion Marine Tracking is a brilliant bit of kit and it does everything it says it does on the tin

01257 249 928 www.scorpiontrack.com for tracking products and www.scorpionauto.com for general security equipment.

For dealership opportunities Gary Kirby can be contacted on 07841 189024 or email gary.kirby@scorpionauto.com

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PRODUCT REVIEW

|2012

CLARION’S NEW RANGE-TOPPER

New head unit kicks off 2012 range for in-car electronics leader

C

larion – a global leader in mobile electronics – has launched a new flagship in-car audio unit, with new technology tie-ups and an increased emphasis on the

high-end audio experience making the CZ702E the standout single DIN solution for 2012.

The CD/USB/MP3/WMA radio with built-in Bluetooth offers a whole

receives an optimised signal.

Built-in high pass and low

host of premium audio features, such as Digital Time Alignment, 5

pass filters and Beat EQ pre-

band parametric equalizer, 24 bit Digital to Analogue Converter, 50W

sets (BASS BOOST, IMPACT and

x 4 amplifiers, digital 2 or 3-way crossovers, and 5 volt 6 channel RCA

EXCITE) allow greater customisation and with separate subwoofer volume

outputs for a far superior system installation.

control, the impressive 4 x 50 Watt internal amplifier is put to good use.

Despite the prevalence of Bluetooth technology as standard in

With analogue radio’s date of demise in the UK remaining a hot topic

in-car audio systems purchased on the high street, Clarion’s new

for debate, Clarion has ensured its top of the range audio head unit is

relationship with premium provider Parrot Bluetooth ensures that

DAB ready, with the optional addition of a DAB302E hide-away receiver

its supporting units now offer the greatest level of mobile phone

allowing access to DAB/DAB+/DMB-A radio stations.

compatibility on the market. Maximum hands-free communication

With 29% of all radio listening now done via digital platforms, and

– via the built-in microphone and multiple phonebook access – and unrivalled audio streaming are both possible with the minimum of fuss.

Clarion has also long-since recognised its customer’s desire and need for fully integrated operation of Apple’s iconic mobile media device, the iPod. Utilising Clarion’s solution, ‘Simple Control’, is made straight-forward by connecting an iPod or iPhone via the USB cable supplied with the device, to allow operation using the iPod/iPhone controls that you’re used to using, in addition to control direct through the source unit.

In addition, the ABC Search function lets you list the names of Songs and Artists stored on the device that start with the alphabet letter you choose. This is much more convenient than scrolling through long lists,

With analogue radio’s date of demise in the UK remaining a hot topic, Clarion has ensured its top of the range audio head unit is DAB ready

or having to enter a specific name. What’s more, your iPod or iPhone battery is charged while connected to the source unit, so it’s ready to

digital-only stations accounting for almost 25% of all digital listening,

go at full power the moment you reach your destination.

Clarion’s CZ702E features a host of methods to search for an expanding

In line with an increased use of video via both devices, Clarion’s CZ702E will also support playback of MP4 file formats with the optional addition of a CCA750 cable and external monitor.

With a host of in-car audio ‘firsts’ behind it, Clarion has crammed all

designed to maximise enjoyment.

Embracing style as well as substance, the CZ702E benefits from a fresh design impetus for 2012; featuring a large rotary volume control, a white

its expertise in sound reproduction techniques into the top of the range

LCD display (13 segment 10 x 2 Line), piano black fascia and variable

single DIN showpiece.

728 colour button and display illumination, allowing for a more seamless

Digital Time Alignment ensures the sound from each speaker

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list of exclusive channels, as well as further helpful features and functions

integration into any dashboard configuration.

reaches the listener at the same time, for perfect sound imaging,

For full details call Clarion (GB) Ltd., on 01793 859560, or

whilst the digital 2 or 3-way crossover guarantees that each speaker

visit www.clarion.co.uk.

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SHOW REPORT

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2012 Any installer looking for extra truck, bus and van business will find this show worth a visit. Highlights this year included lots of variations on a tracking theme plus some sophisticated camera equipment. Martyn Williams reports It all happened at the NEC on April 24-26, a big show covering several halls with all the major vehicle manufacturers in attendance for anyone interested in a new van, and included the launch of a new Transit range.

Although large, the show was noticeably bigger before the economic downturn and

current events. He said: “We are showcasing our Global Live Mobile CCTV System with 3G live image streaming. This has many applications including for example the protection of high value goods and cash in transit – basically the monitoring of vehicles and people. It uses a sophisticated compressed video Locks4Vans MD Chris Battersbee (left) and Customer Services Manager Gary Nash

upgraded to include remote access control of

some specialist exhibitors such as RAM Mount

cargo areas by an independent monitoring centre,

stopped coming. RAM’s last appearance was in

to take the risk away from the driver, and also with

2008 but they are back again this year and a few

personal attack alarms, idle monitoring G-Force

mobile electronics companies were exhibiting

sensor, route deviation and journey history.

“This is going well for us alongside our

this year for the first time, notably Pioneer with its

CobraTrak and NavTrak stolen vehicle tracking

first commercial vehicle-oriented product.

First person spotted at the Locks4Vans

service business as a result of increasing

stand was MD of the company, Chris Batterbee

numbers of high value vehicles being stolen to

supported by Customer Services Manager

order for shipment abroad.

What about the proliferation of jammers, I

Gary Nash. Chris commented: “Sales are good despite the van market sales dip, partly to do

asked Andrew? He said: “All our systems have

with the rise in crime. Our products are designed

GSM jamming detection and CobraTrak 5 has

to be as simple to fit as possible and we try to de-mystify the installation. We don’t direct sell so there is scope for dealers to sell our equipment

Custom products is a service available from Locks4Vans such as this remote solenoid bolt

the addition of GPS jamming detection, alerting when the system is being tampered with.

“Our commercial and usage based

and perhaps land themselves a big fleet order,

insurance telematics business is also rapidly

we are always ready to support installers by

expanding which will be of interest to MEN

coming along with them to assist with their sale.”

readers as there is an increasing amount of

Steve Dickinson, RAM Mount’s Technical

installation work and we will be looking for more fully-qualified installers.”

Sales guy was showing the yet-to-be released 10

Teletrac, an American-based fleet

inch X-Grip plus new Tab-Tite models including a prototype lockable version (Tab-Lock) on show

Andrew Smith Managing Director of Cobra UK

management system has been offered in the

that Steve expects to be very popular for usage

UK by Trafficmaster for about six years now but

where the driver has to make frequent stops

sees its first appearance at the show.

Pat Gallagher, Vehicle Products Director

and temporarily leaves the vehicle.

It was the first public showing of the Pioneer

commented on the company’s presence at the

AVIC-F130 navigation module designed

show: “Fleet tracking is growing dramatically and

primarily for commercial vehicles and motor

we do engage with installers in the marketplace.

homes. This is an additional product to the

Independent dealers on the tracking side

existing F840BT and can be used with any ‘Navi

are doing very well for us and we are looking

Ready’ Pioneer AVH head unit.

to push further in this area so we are always

Andrew Smith Managing Director of Cobra

interested to talk to fully qualified installers. Some independents get involved with fleet tracking too

UK was on the stand and gave me a view on Pat Gallagher, Vehicle Products Director says Teletrac is more popular than ever 36

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SHOW REPORT

|2012

Chameleon’s Business Development Managers Adam Robinson (left) and Erin McNamee are promoting the PROCATT catalytic converter anti-theft alarm system

Latest product from Ring was its new fourcamera system with a central processor which offers stitched images for the reproduction of an aerial view. including CKO’s neat little 3.5 inch flip screen

but not as strongly as the consumer market.

which can be mounted either way up and

“At the moment 70% of all successful recoveries involves an arrest which is why

Irvin Gray, Marketing Manager UK and Ireland

goes for only £49. “We are pushing our latest range of four and eight channel digital

tracking is such an important aspect.”

recorders and lots of other products at the

Irvin Gray, Marketing Manager UK and Ireland, TomTom Business Solutions updated

show,” said John who is representing CKO with

us on the company’s presence:

a stand for the first time at the show.

Stephen Doran, Managing Director of Tracker

“We are pushing safety and fuel economy for fleets with fuel economy now being a major issue,

Network UK is back at the show after a four year

particularly with larger vehicles. We’ve got specialist

absence during which the company has been

resellers going into fleet who are knowledgeable

working on a lot of behind-the-scenes technical

and find where operators feel the pain.

innovation. He said: “Tracker products are going very well and this is supported by our own sales/

“Another important area for specialists is Professional Fit brackets particularly when

installation network but the area is growing for us

used by fleet drivers who need a substantial

in stolen recovery and in fleet so we are always willing to talk to fully-qualified installers. We have

bracket to fit navigation units to rather than a windscreen stick-on system.”

Snooper’s Managing Director Jason Ballard

BURY Technologies’ Nick Burrows talked

our own training facilities both mobile and at our Uxbridge HQ and we also have a mobile audit

about the new products coming along “Our new

team. At the moment we are actively recruiting

CC9058 model is now in production and we are

installers in Scotland due to extra business being

looking forward to the point where this becomes

picked up there. Also, the density of London

available very soon. We will soon be following this

with its demands on shortness of time related to

up with the 9068 replacing our current 9060.”

locality means we are looking for top installers in

Snooper is a company which has long been a

certain areas here as well.”

The Innotec range of sealants and adhesives

presence in the commercial vehicle and mobile

is one of the most useful products seen for

home market. Managing Director Jason Ballard told

installers in a long time. Emma Thompson-

me about the company. He said: “Independent installers are very important to us for installation of our products and we certainly don’t want to centralise

Neil Todd Manager of Spalding-based company Trailer Vision

Murrell, Innotec’s Operations Manager steered me through a remarkable collection of mainly

this in any way. We offer products that offer good

two-part special plastics materials which allow

margins to the resellers for Truckmate and Ventura

the repair of the most complex trim panels and

and the rest of our product range.”

plastic internal parts with very strong build-up adhesives that will allow the re-securing of studs

Neil Todd manages Spalding-based company Trailer Vision which has a large

and clips. Definitely a cost-saver for installers who,

range of yes, trailer vision products. The latest

however experienced will sometimes encounter

product is Digi-Nav, a kit with seven inch

trim breakages at the most inconvenient time.

For more information contact

monitor with European commercial vehicle

01722 411744 www.innotecworld.com

mapping supplied with a 200m range wireless camera (up to four cameras can be used) which will provide a picture in picture format

Lots of neat products from CKO including digital recorders and DAB tuners

for maximum user convenience. Neil said: “We are always looking for dealer/installers of our large range of vision products, many of which are wireless but can also be hard-wired.”

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TRADE PROMOTION

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BECOME A MEMBER A member of what? This month Martyn Williams looks at three organisations that, if you make the cut, might be interesting and in many ways profitable to join Here, presented in alphabetical order, are three major organisations that installers can, with the right preparation, become qualified. Each offers some special advantages and have a mix of features which need to be checked to suit individual requirements. There’s a lot of information, so here goes..

FITAS The Federation of Communication Services Installer Training and Accreditation Scheme is a membership scheme for the professional installer of communications equipment into vehicles. The scheme is operated by FCS and is closely based on the UK code of practice, FCS 1362, which is generally recognised as the national bench mark for best practice in installation. Membership of FITAS thus enables installer members to align themselves to what is effectively the national standard for installation.

The scheme is focused on the accreditation of individual installers rather than companies and in this way enables all installers, whether freelance or employed by contractors of any size to compete on a level playing field by demonstrating skills and competence against the same standards. For this reason, FITAS is achieving growing recognition; by manufacturers of communications and tracking equipment, within the critical blue light sector and in the context, for example, of the forthcoming digital switchover.

The scheme provides access to a programme of purpose designed training and continuous improvement which is aligned with the motor industry standard of re-test or improvement on a 3 year cycle.

Initial accreditation is dependent on completion of the mandatory core training modules and passing the associated exams. Thereafter, installers will be audited from time to time and continuing accreditation is dependent on passing these audits. Specialist training is being developed to enable installers with the relevant skills and experience to gain additional accreditation to such specialist areas as Road tankers (the “Pet Regs”) and Blue Light.

The scheme also offers a number of other benefits to members with special member deals and discounts on equipment and services including Chameleon, Co-Star, Doodson Insurance Brokers, Nemesis, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. Other benefits include dedicated installer events, technical support and advice, promotion via the FITAS/FCS website and lobbying by FCS to protect the interests of the installation community.

To join the scheme the installer must meet the prescribed entry criteria which includes minimum requirements on experience and insurance cover.

A monthly fee of £20 per installer (payable by direct debit) includes the cost of training provision, examination fees and auditing and the day to day

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support provided by FCS. For more information, installers can email fitas@fcs.org.uk +44 (0) 20 8249 6361

MESF The Mobile Electronics & Security Federation represents the industry at Government level and gives qualifying industry professionals a sense of identity, values and beliefs, the benefit of being united in a network that is their professional identity and national brand.

MESF membership has various grades starting with a registered business (company, sole-trader or self-employed) who can be a Corporate Member if they supply products to the trade or an Approved Installation Specialist Network Member if they install products or an Approved Branch Installation Specialist Network Member if a branch outlet of an Approved member.

Alternatively, a sole-trader or self-employed individual can be an Affiliate Member and/or an Accredited Technician if they install products. Additionally, an employed individual can also be an Accredited Technician if they install products.

All these membership grades recognise and value dedication to professionalism through commitment to rules, the gaining of experience and skills plus the acquisition of knowledge by continuous professional development.

There are membership fees for these grades but the grades are achieved and maintained.

Business owners have a legal duty of care to their employees which obligates them to be responsible for safety. Using accredited and qualified technicians is an important part of that duty of care when buying-in safety critical services.

MESF accreditation combines industry qualifications and courses with experience to give confidence to product suppliers, vehicle owners, insurers and others that they will be getting a safe and efficient installation.

To achieve MESF Accredited Technician status an installation technician needs to pass the Certificate 1 Basic Installation examination or an equivalent or higher qualification. Show two years continuous industry employment. Have attended at least two relevant courses/seminars or have evidence of equivalent continuous professional development.

To maintain MESF Accredited Technician status an installation technician needs to have a Certificate 1 Basic Installation or equivalent qualification which is no more than three years old or have evidence of continuous professional development.

MESF professional identity is a national brand and members have access to a variety of benefits and features that improve their business or employment opportunities.

The list is too long to include full details of all the benefits but they include Trade Association Member-

ship recognised by discerning customers, private and business.

There is also a distinctive ‘tick’ logo for display on premises, vehicles, paperwork or wherever a member needs to display its credentials. ‘MESF news’ emailed to members weekly. Installation / warranty certificates which are accepted by insurers and a VOSA requirement for security installs.

Can be used for any installation. Only £18 for a pad of 50.

Other features include web site listing, money saving business insurances from a leading broker, reduced credit card transaction charges, landline phone number on a mobile, discounted medical insurances, vehicle breakdown cover, access to legal advice, vehicle purchase, leasing/daily hire and a call answering service. Annual fees range from Corporate member at £500, Approved Installation Specialist Network member £300, Approved Branch Installation Specialist Network member - if a branch outlet of an Approved member – an additional £75.

An Affiliate membership is £100 per year.

For more information, installers can email admin@mesf.org.uk

Thatcham Recognised Installer Following the demise of the Vehicle Systems Installation Board (VSIB) in 2009, Thatcham took over the role of safeguarding and maintaining the standard of installation of Thatcham listed aftermarket systems. Working with the Vehicle Aftermarket suppliers and Installers Thatcham developed a swift, efficient and cost effective online service for the recognition of Vehicle Aftermarket Installation companies and their employees – Thatcham Recognised Installer (TRI).

Thatcham is a a not-for-profit organisation and relies on levy payments from its 30-plus member insurance companies. Unlike the insurance companies, installers who enrol in the TRI scheme do not become members.

The purpose of TRI is to provide the following: A database of Thatcham Recognised Installers.

Assist the UK insurance industry. Safeguard and maintain the standard of installation of aftermarket systems. Certification of installations. Provide the motoring public with a quick and easy guide to competent Security Aftermarket suppliers and Installers in their locality.

For an installer to qualify for Thatcham Recognition, the following is required: Registered company or Sole Trader. Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check required (for Category 5 purposes only). Provide proof of Public Liability Insurance. Product supplier recommendation. Provide proof of relevant product training. Comply with the requirements of the Thatcham TRI criteria.

The potential benefits to the motoring public are an assurance of quality installation. Reduced risk of vehicle theft. Potential Insurance premium discounts on production of Thatcham TRI certificate. Enhanced re-sale value. Countrywide Installer Network. Free advice on the most effective system for all vehicles.

Benefits to Installers include professional recognition from the insurance industry, VOSA, The Home Office and their customers.

A basic TRI package is available for £125 plus VAT and includes 10 free certificates. There are other incremental pricing options depending on the number of certificates that the installer requires.

For more information, installers can email tri@thatcham.org

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ROCKFORD FOSGATE DEALER CONFERENCE A well-attended day in Coventry gave dealers a chance to learn about new products and exchange information.

Martyn Williams reports

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ockford’s product training day all kicked off at the Novotel Coventry on April 25. It was a good turn out with 43 dealers on the day coming from way up north, Wales and the deep

south west.

At the start of the session everybody was asked to introduce themselves individually, always a good ice-breaker and the cause of some hilarity and banter between some of the people attending.

The Dream Team – left to right is Duncan Rohd, Rob Noble and Mike Whitmore

Up front doing most of the talking were Rockford USA personnel Chris Trapp, International Sales Support Manager and Jake Braaten, Director of

until I went to a cruise and someone demonstrated a really powerful

Brand and Product Development.

system in a mini-truck. He blew my doors off and from that moment I was

Jake gave attendees a full spin through all the new Rockford products

hooked.

which included an insight into why Rockford manufacture products

“I got into retail and I used to have my car on the showroom floor.

in certain ways to ensure that they will stand up to stress beyond their

Customers came in looking for one product and after demonstrating my

stated capacity, and why a specification understatement is good for

car they wanted car audio.

business (bearing in mind the amount of punters who read ‘a million

“Great dealers don’t stop doing that.”

watts’ on the box and then are disappointed with the performance).

After the conference I asked Dean Beha, Managing Director of

Jake also talked about selling techniques, he said: “Dealers don’t

Rockford’s UK distributor, Vestatec, for his thoughts on the day? He said:

often get the chance to look around and see what can improve their

“There were lots of things that impressed me starting with the excellent

popularity with customers, they are usually busy getting the next car

turn out and several dealers who had recently opened new premises

through the workshop and lots of other jobs, whereas my job includes the

in a climate where so many people seem to be going mobile. It’s

luxury of visiting lots of dealers and seeing how they work. Often I will drop

surprising though, how few dealers have got a proper demo car. When

into a dealer who is doom and gloom and says business is slow and the

I was a dealer we had plenty of demo cars and we were forever taking

shop is empty, but it’s not unusual to drive maybe a couple of blocks and

customers out to listen to them.”

go into a dealer’s shop where I’m lucky to get two minutes of his time

Rockford’s Steve Tookey chipped in about demo car arrangements

because there is so much going on.

saying: “We do offer demo car support, normally at cost price. We can

“So what’s the difference? It usually starts with first impressions using really

do free support of Rockford if it’s a serious competition install that we can

good active displays where he can walk people through the product. He

all use for marketing.”

will also have an active car so he can show the customer his passion for

Rob Noble, owner of Dream Ice established only five years ago and

car audio. I know that I started as someone with no interest in car audio

based in Hinkley near Leicester commented on demo cars saying: “We have one but haven’t updated it. We are looking to do a sponsored car.”

From Rockford USA Chris Trapp (left) and Jake Braaten and dedicated UK Rockford man Steve Tookey

I asked Rob how business is going seeing that he started at the beginning of the economic down-turn? He said: “We are doing fine - I put this down to offering good advice and high quality installs. Most of our new customers have been a result of recommendations. We also get a lot of repeat business through customer satisfaction.”

Any selling secrets? “We use the Rockford motto – ‘start at the top end’.

We also avoid selling entry-level head units and concentrate on £130 to £250. It’s also important to look for attachment sales at all times.”

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business forum

|2012

VAN MAN Fourth in a series, Jeff Scott, Director, Ifitstuff and the Sussex Installation Team, talks buying or leasing a van

Article four

lose jobs for you too. The reason for this is that

We are living in a life of convenience, where services from Pizza delivery to supermarket shopping can be delivered to your door. I have been a mobile installer for most of the last 15 years and now and the mobile service is probably more important to my customers now than it ever was. If you are starting out as a mobile installer or adding a mobile service to your existing shop customers then it is important to make the right decision as that vehicle you use will say allot about your business.

Too old, new, dirty or unorganised could affect your profitability.

to a horsebox or deadlocks and a tow bar to a

you might be perceived to be too expensive

van. So for this, the range of tools, consumables

and so the new van could be equally as bad

and accessories that I need to carry around in

for business, it really depends on your target

order to be prepared for all installation types

market of course, but as you are going to be a

would never fit into a small van and to be

new company the chances are that you will be

honest I struggle to fit them in my Vivaro. The

mostly servicing the cheaper end of the market

bigger the van the more you carry and the

to start with. Another problem with a new van

more the fuel costs to run it around, I find the

is that they are expensive to buy and you are

Vivaro (medium size) van is a good all round

likely to lose a lot of money in depreciation.

compromise for me and I can still get into most height restriction parking areas with it.

First impressions are very important and

To lease a van can be a tax effective way of

your vehicle will reflect this. It’s one of the

always having a nice new van, but it’s likely to

first things that the customer will see when

have a contract for a period which could be

you arrive at their house or workplace. The

up to four years. If a business fails or changes

customer is about to trust you (or not) with

after say, a year, there’s a possibility of being

their pride and joy which is likely to be the

loaded with a payment of around £400 per

second most expensive asset that they own!

month for a further three years for a van to not

Also if a customer sees you working on another

be fully utilised. So this is not an option that I

First of all the decision needs to be made on

vehicle or has seen you around and is thinking

would recommend for a start-up business.

what size van to buy? Anyone who’s mostly

of calling you to have some work then your

workshop based will probably just load the

vehicle could determine if they call you or not.

tools and the stock needed for the day which

So what should I get?

What I decided on was to buy used, I suggest

only requires something fairly small. Unless there

Don’t buy an old banger!

you buy a vehicle that looks clean and

are plans to fit a ply lining or something that

If it’s too old, damaged or rusty then they may

respectable. Buy as new and low mileage as

requires a larger van then most users are likely

well feel concerned that you won’t look after

you can afford to without putting yourself in

get a small Corsa or Astra size vehicle.

their vehicle. If it is an old clapped out piece

too much debt. If it does all go wrong then at

of junk then the running costs could well be

least you will have an asset to sell and if you

more difficult decision. Installers who are just

high and you might miss appointments due to

buy the right one at a good price then you

fitting one or two types of products like tracking

its unreliability. I found out myself in 2003 that

shouldn’t lose too much on depreciation either.

or hands-free and, particularly if you plan to

a customer is not impressed if you leave oil on

cover a large area and drive 25,000+ miles a

their driveway after completing an installation

View other Ifitstuff member’s points of view

year, then a supermini or lower-medium size

for them and so it’s important that your vehicle

on this subject in the trade only section of the

van, or even an estate car, will normally be

doesn’t leak oil.

forum here http://www.ifitstuff.com/forum/

Anyone going exclusively mobile faces a

sufficient and most economical on fuel.

For my business I supply and fit a wide range

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What about leasing a van?

index.php/board,1056.0.html.

Should I buy new?

of products to most vehicles, it could be a

While an old van can give a bad impression,

Thanks for reading and please do check back

hands-free kit to a new BMW, a leisure battery

a nice shiny new brand spanker could well

in next month for my advice on insurance.

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

|2012

GETTING IN THE PICTURE

Wet windy day in the middle of London?

A professional (Si Gray in this case) will get the best from a less than perfect situation

We live in a visual age. People now more than ever, use vision to communicate and sight is as discerning a sense as any other with the maximum impact being achievable only through good quality imagery.

image quality requirements, a blurry image

I learnt an important lesson and become

of a great car can be acceptable for some

a great advocate of using a professional

viewing on line with a Smartphone although

specialist. This should of course be a no-

never memorable but, print is making a strong

brainer for someone who for 20 odd years, has

come back for those who appreciate quality

supported a specialist industry and trumpeted

and here, expectations are much higher.

frequently about how important it is to use

Imagine how EVO magazine would fair if they

specialists for special things but tempted by

printed pixelated thumbnail images instead

the attraction of saving money or in my case

of hiring the finest photographers in the land?

making money, I fell into the DIY trap!

The same goes for glossy brochures, giveaway

So, I have finally mentioned the “M”

A good studio such as Bicester-based Micrographix can take perfect shots but make sure they have an infinity cove If you are after something a little more akin to

mementoes and posters, birthday cards and

word. Some of you will of course be used

what you see in a six-page feature in a glossy

anywhere else a picture is going to get exposure

to working with photographers and have

magazine however, location photography

over a long period of time. It is therefore,

a good handle on the cost and specific

works best and you can find a good

somewhat surprising that an industry that is very

areas of specialism. Others I have spoken

professional who will compose the shot, light it

much vision-led is so backward in coming up with

to would not even consider hiring one for a

and probably even Photoshop it to perfection

decent photography of its products, premises,

combination of the reasons stated above

for as little as £250 per day plus travelling

demo cars, people and everything else.

plus the fear of receiving a huge bill! We are

expenses. An experienced photographer

blessed in this industry with a large number of

can take half a dozen great shots with proper

of digital camera technology, which has over

good photographers with lots of enthusiasm

lighting in half a day given the right conditions.

the last ten years, turned many of us into would

and experience. They have also amassed

be photographers. No market better suits the

the equipment necessary to make something

to make a silk purse from a sow’s ear but they

adage “all the gear and no idea” than the

average come to life and shine. The fact that

will come remarkably close and open up far

camera market as it really is true that you

there are so many means the market is pretty

more opportunities for great marketing and

can’t buy talent. Even adhering to the basic

competitive right now and, it is not that tricky

press materials.

principles of shot composition, lighting, exposure

or expensive to find one who will make a world

times, use of a tripod etc. can only make a

of difference to your promotional materials

latest Canon digital SLR and have a great

picture that is nearly as good as one taken by a

even at short notice. There are degrees of

eye and have looked at loads of pictures but

professional. I have first-hand experience of this

competence as there are different needs.

unless you have a natural talent that has been

having taken a photographic assignment for a

Hiring a studio big enough to photograph a

honed over years of experience and training

previous incarnation of this magazine. I spent an

car in and with the necessary floating ceiling

the results will not necessarily pass muster and

exhausting day doing my best to shoot as many

and infinity cove can cost £500-£5000 per

anyway, aren’t you supposed to be busy

cars as I could at a show only to find that 90% of

day depending on location, equipment and

making money?

my work was unusable and the other 10% had

skill of the photographer. For brochure shots

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EVENT

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er d Weeken T E W ity Secur & io d u Car A Good old British weather didn’t dampen enthusiasm for the CAS event that was held April 28/29 at the company’s Hayes HQ. There was a humungeous turnout of enthusiasts with the large showroom rammed with customers. Suffice to say that CAS is one of the most media-savvy dealer/distributors in the UK – and it shows.

The massive frontage of the buildings makes holding this event a doddle with EMMA SQ and sound pressure areas and a terrific manufacturer demonstrator turn out with lots of JBL representation and Raj’s R8 doing the honours with SmartStart luxury and iPhone appery. All the demo cars up the long side section of the building were under cover from a substantial framed tent to keep the rain out.

Other brands represented included Rockford Fosgate with CAS Mini, Pioneer with their Merc van and Smartcar with djaying happening using the scratch ‘n’ mix unit in the back. JVC had a demonstrator along with Kenwood and several other manufacturers. the best value shops around, it goes apeshit.

Celsus were at the front of the building strategically-placed with their tents near the shop entrance. Jon Griggs was demonstrating

“The CAS weekends are now the UK’s leading

their modest but loud and high quality ‘rocco

hardcore ice event, with Round 1 of EMMA

with a simple install of JL 250CX fronts and four channel JL X four channel amp powering

Hardcore sound-off stuff such as Andy Blanch’s DLS-equipped Vauxhall were there

speakers and JL’s amazingly slim CP108 box with

Celsus install

eight inch driver. At around 800 quid with all that

being held there and a Propper Droppers hardcore street bass contest for later in the year, in between their own CASper SPL bass days.

Knowing it was going to be soaking, Raj paid for

volume (with lack of boot volume) Jon reckons

another huge marquee for the sound off lads,

that this type of setup is a major sales success.

so we were under cover. I got to use the Pioneer Mercedes Vito Project X van as a PA system and have just asked for DJ training for future events!

Our very own ranter, Adam Rayner was doing the EMMA emceeing on the Sunday, we grabbed a quote from the motormouth

“This has gone from a mere promotional event

himself to measure his enthusiasm for the

to the best ice show all year. Best cars, best

event. He said: “At Car Audio & Security, they sell simply everything that matters. They even hold stocks of the mad exotic stuff you

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would be crazy to keep in a normal high

ever, our scene has NEVER been cooler or more

street store. And when Aladdin’s cave goes

elaborately supported. Bravo the WHOLE CAS

all weekend-o-frenzy on the prices at one of

team, who are superb.”

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ADAM RAYNER

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RAYNER RANTS Adam Rayner muses about the nature of enthusiasm and service and how it really can help your business…

I’ll be honest now. I am only about a third as talented as I’d like to be. Not for me the easy witty insouciance of Stephen Fry, nor the fabulous rapidity of wit of Chris Evans. And sometimes one has a brief moment of “what the hell am I going to write about today?”

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I swear as I am not thin, I am sat here, on the

many layers deep to make sure their customers

Audio.co.uk and of course your very own

very day I was supposed to have e-mailed

are supplied, literally no matter how rare the

M.E.N. magazine all of whom got pictures and

my column over to the Ed Unit, with only the

car is, with glass or anything they need to fix.

reporting from the event.

vaguest notions of quite what to hang this

They have the normal parts route with new

And while it cost him extra, to suddenly see on

month’s meanderings upon.

cars. Then it’s specialist garages, then it’s

the weather news that we needed a pretty

And then the phone rang.

specialist breakers, and then they even have

expansive extra stretch of marquee, Raj at CAS

It was Autoglass Watford, whose number has

a couple of people who work all hours who will

saw it coming and just laid on the extra canvas.

been in my phone for years, as pushing a square

scour vintage car clubs and societies, calling

In addition to the other side of the building

wardrobe shaped Volvo through the air at

them in the evenings if need be…just to look

having its whole concrete car park covered

113mph on the GPS as a cruising speed, tends

after the needs of their customers.

over as well, it was thus an under cover event.

to use the big bit of glass to push the air aside to

And you know what? You can really always

Yes, he is very lucky that at the weekends he

do so. And that tends to use it up (I think my car

tell if the people you are dealing with as a

can invade his neighbours’ car parking areas

has a drag coefficient of 12 – aerodynamically,

customer yourself, genuinely give a damn.

with impunity whereas folks like ice dotcom in

a ‘Shed’). So down the years and my 221,000

As these days, dealing with people who will

Milton Keynes may be on an industrial estate but

miles, I have used quite a lot of glass up.

engage with you, care about you as an

they are there with businesses that can and do

Oddly aside - while I was at Max Power I met a

individual and seem to be involved mentally, is

use their units all weekend.

Japanese guy who was a Midnight Racer on the

getting rarer and rarer. Sadly, sometimes even

But running a sound-off team, running

freeway at 160mph. Their cars’ paint develops

in the medical profession…

your own event of some sort or just plain

what’s called High Speed Glaze and their

Which sounds like I am about to go off into

being extra keen with all your punters is not

windscreens go sparkly with blasted sand grains

some pompous arse thing about ‘Be Nice To

something you can feign the love of. And in

until they are unusable and have to be replaced!

‘Em’ but the simple truth is, a slice of enthusiasm

the very best cases is a passion and a love

Mine was a little sparkly, mind. (I know why - Ed).

and involvement will go a long way.

that, like fishing and the music business means

In just the same way I recall InCar Entertainment

I am a keen technologist (a.k.a. lazy git

that although the job may never ever make

in Acton once having to go and buy a whole

looking for tech shortcuts) and I use templates

you wealthy, there are plenty very happy to

new glove box assembly for a customer’s

for documents. And in firing this one up, I used

do so for the love of it, cooking their whole

Mercedes, having accidentally broken it upon

last year’s column from around this time and

world around their enthusiasms.

installation, the Autoglass fitter had had a mishap

it was all about how a Sound Off contest is

There are almost none of the old simple uncaring

when fixing my screen recently.

good for a dealer day and creating a Sound

box shifty outfits around these days and more

Poor love had managed to fracture the offside

Off team of your own and travelling to shows

than ever before, there is a goodly spread of

‘A’ pillar cover. My car is ancient and has

and contests is a great way to become the

true high end installation talent around too. Your

some savage wear and tear showing upon the

pre-eminent dealer in your area as against a

customers are being offered a wider choice of

seating especially, (can you IMAGINE being sat

simple box seller. It can take huge effort but

better equipment than ever before, with more

on by me for 200,000 miles?) to the point where I

I do know that Team Bloomz are all over the

expected of it, so you know what?

am about to invest in a whole new interior I think.

concept like a rash and Matrix Audio have

My own enthusiasm remains undimmed! Here’s

But that A pillar, whilst I had lost the natty parking

already got a fledgling thing going as have

to a cracking season of sound-offs with more

ticket snappy clear plastic flange some years

Team Hybrid, as in Hybrid Audio Technologies

keen hobbyists joining our ranks and buying

back, was unsullied and I have been harbouring

or HAT (a super-cult super-high-end speaker

more woofers and amplifiers from you all, with

thoughts of just keeping her for ever and maybe

line from the USA that wins a lot of sound offs

MDF, Isopon P38/P40, glue….

getting a local shops go kart as well.

over there.) and it was all on show and to be

But the point is that Autoglass run a system

reported upon by Fast Car magazine, Talk

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REAR SENSOR FOCUS Ford Focus 2011 rear parking sensor installation needs some careful measuring but otherwise is a quick job that only requires removal of a couple of rear interior panels Ford has always been quick on the uptake of new technology and the latest OE option on the Focus is the Driver Assistance Pack. The bad news for the aftermarket is an optional extra cost of only £750 on the Titanium and Titanium X models which will take some of them out of the market. The

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good news is that rear parking sensors are not an option until the customer reaches Zetec S model level with the Rear Park Assist (at over £500!) but with this City Pack there is the added attraction of power-fold mirrors – the sort of thing that Fiat was offering as standard on upper-range models over 15 years ago.

Other items one hopes the aftermarket will catch up with is Ford’s Traffic Sign Recognition using a front-mounted camera constantly scanning the road ahead, looking for traffic signs. The system currently recognises both speed and overtaking signs, and displays both prominently on the dash. At least the aftermarket can come up with reliable indication of speed limits from sat navs such as TomTom which can be integrated into vehicles using some of the Sony range AV head units or portables using TomTom’s Professional Fit brackets and power supply kits.

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To start mark out the positions (1), the inner sensors go 23cm from the centre lower panel, mount the outer sensors 64cm from the centre and 6cm above the reflector. Now run cables to the nearside and use the existing blank grommet below fuse box for entry into vehicle (2). Next, remove nearside rear ‘D’ pillar trim (3), reverse light feed is Green/brown wire going to tailgate (4). The control box can be fitted on back panel above fuse box/rear light area (5). Buzzer can also be fitted up here (6). The completed installation (7) shows the central sensors on the lower lip of the bumper and the corner sensors (8) in their position just above the reflectors.

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