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Halfords are the globally renowned leaders in the bicycle retail field. This U.K. based company is a retailer king which manufactures bicycle parts and car enhancements. Halfords has recently launched electric bikes in 2009 as a contribution to solve the global warming issue. They offer a spectrum of products including in car technology, bikes, car maintenance, car styling, camping and caravanning and a lot more. They also offer children’s car seat, prams and pushchairs, trailers and accessories and the list is endless.

From the range of travel and touring products, the Halfords 580L Silver Roof Box 2009 is an exclusive roof box. This silver coloured roof rack is meant to store heavy items and is placed on the roof of the car. It can carry bicycles, skis and various other carriers. It is a modern roof rack with aerodynamic design and it hardly affects the fuel consumption. Though its huge but can be easily mounted on the car roof tops without much hassles.

The Halfords 580L Silver Roof Box 2009 has the capacity of 580 litres and prevents from any scratches or crack with the help of scratch resistant ABS material. The Halfords 580L Silver roof box 2009 can manage 60 kg of weight and is the family size box which can accommodate many big things. The UV protected material used in this silver roof box prevents from any kind of damage to the box and does not make it a brittle thing.

With central locking system, the Halfords 580L Silver Roof Box 2009 becomes even more secure and safe. It has one side opening to load the required items. The Halfords roof box is a practical solution for extra storage space without additional fuel consumption.

Wharfedale Hi-Fi is a reputed brand of loudspeakers. Practicing innovation and quality, the Wharfedale is the front runner in terms of audio products. It excels in innovative loudspeaker designs which ensure high-end detailed sound quality with great precision. Wharfedale offers four major categories consisting of Hi-Fi and home entertainment, High-End and Prestige, Cinema Package and Subwoofers. Since its inception in 1932, Wharfedale is one of the most innovative and creative companies in the market.

The Wharfedale ICS182 is a Bluetooth CD-Player in car radio. It features MP3 player with an additional clock feature. This Bluetooth player has an LCD display and offers USB port and auxiliary input. With maximum power of 4X20 watts, it is equipped with excellent features of bass and treble controls, equalizer and bullet connection.

This outstanding CD player allows repeat, random and CD-RW playback as well as gives you an option to search and skip CD functions. The Wharfedale ICS182 comes with 30 pre set stations option and four outputs to allow you to connect four cables at a time. This is a quality product at affordable price and integrated Bluetooth and the card reader makes it the most preferred choice. The SD card slot acts like a bonus for the users along with superb sound quality.

Other interesting features are digital FM/MW PLL tuner, telephone mute, balance and fader controls, ISO connection and two pairs of pre-outs. It will ad on to the grace of your car interior. The Wharfedale ICS182 is a high end music equipment and perfect for your cars with detachable fascia and a carry case.

Driving down the busy city streets or along those beautiful long drives almost everyone has the urge to put on one’s favourite songs and just become a part of the surroundings. This problem can obviously be solved by using a car CD player but that doesn’t mean that nay player can be bought and installed in your car.

One the popular car audio systems that you can make your own is the Alba ICS 101. Alba in fact has a history of offering products which would satisfy the customers no end. It has been able to offer such products which use latest technology, are made keeping in mind the comfort and needs of the people and offered at affordable prices. The Alba ICS 101 is an embodiment of all those features and can be the best player for your car.

The Alba ICS 101 offers you multiple options. It is a car radio, an MP3 player and a CD player all rolled into one. If you want to listen to radio then you will find this offering very suitable. Alba is offering a station memory of 24 stations so that you can preset the stations you like and listen to them as and when you want.

If you want to play only those songs that you like then its CD player and MP3 player feature would come handy. You can play all your songs with the Alba ICS101 however and whenever you desire. And yes, the output that you get is 4×20 watt to give you more than what you would have desired for.

TomTom is one of the biggest companies engaged in manufacturing a wide range of satellite navigation systems. One of the latest sat navs to come from the dominant company, the Go 750 Live, is built using cutting edge technology and quality assured components that ensures accurate performance and a long functional life. These are recently designed devices that provide accurate information. The TomTom GPS device is available in a stylish black colour that gives it a unique and sophisticated look. It is fitted with a LCD screen that provides amazing clarity. These devices are suitable for those who are planning for long trip by road.

Site at the IFA 2009 and coming in autumn, the TomTom Go 750 Live provides voice guided navigation. It is a touch screen device that adds on to the style. It is equipped with a 4.3 inch screen that crystal clear pictures. It has a widescreen which provides a clear view. The device is also fitted with Bluetooth so that you can transfer data from other devices. The device is also MP3 capable which adds on to the features. The device has pre loaded safety camera data. The device is suitable for a car. The device is online capable and you can add various other features as well. It is fitted with an intelligent route calculation which helps in finding the shortest way.

The device is highly portable and can be easily carried and transported. It is fitted with a rechargeable battery that provides a back up of 3 hours. For best results make sure that your TomTom Go 750 Live is installed with the latest maps and routes. TomTom Go 750 Live is one of the best satellite navigation systems available in the market.

TomTom NV is one of the leading companies engaged in manufacturing a wide range of satellite navigation system. The product is manufactured using cutting edge technology and quality assured components to ensure accurate performance and a hassle free long functional life. It is available in a stylish black colour that gives it a trendy and sophisticated look at the same time. The TomTom GPS is extremely portable and can be easily carried anywhere. Additionally it is fitted with an amazing rechargeable battery that provides a long battery back up.

The TomTom Go 950 Live is one of the best voice guided navigation system available in the market. The device is totally touch screen which makes it even more stylish. It is equipped with a 4.3 inch LCD display that provides crystal clear images. The resolution of the main display is around 480 X 272 Pixel. It has a widescreen and is also fitted with Bluetooth so that you can transfer data. The device has pre-loaded safety camera data that further enhances the performance. It is equipped with NavCore and TomTom IQ Routes navigation software. The device is online capable which further ads on to the functionality. The address can be installed by voice recognition.

The battery life of the product is around 3 hours. The dimensions of the product are about 127 X 85 X 23 mm and hence it can be easily carried and transported. Additionally the TomTom Go 950 Live weighs around 224 gms which is quite less. For best results make sure that you have installed updated software and maps in your TomTom Go 950 Live.

The famous loudspeaker manufacturer Wharfedale is also a major player in the makings of MP3 car stereos. One of its car stereo models that really stands out is the Wharfedale ICS171. This car stereo is manufactured using cutting edge technology and quality assured components that ensure a hassle free long functioning life. The device is in great demand all over the world. The player is available in a stylish black colour that gives it a trendy look. The player is light in weight and can be easily carried and transported.

The Wharfedale ICS171 can play all sorts of audio CDs. It is also fitted with a radio and the player can store up to 30 stations. It supports MP3 audio format and is also fitted with a USB port so that you can connect it with your PC. Additionally it is also fitted with a LCD screen that provides clear display. The maximum power it provides is about 4 X 20 Watt. It has 4 different outputs that provide amazing audios. The Wharfedale ICS171 is also fitted with a digital clock that provides a long service life. The device is fitted with various functions such as repeat, random play, search and skip. It also has a telephone mute system. The device is equipped with various controls such as bass, treble, balance and fader.

The Wharfedale ICS171 is equipped with an equaliser as well. The product is provided with a detachable fascia and a carry case. The car audio device can be installed in all sorts of cars. For best results you must carefully read the user manual that is provided with the whole kit.

TomTom NV is the leading manufacturer of automotive navigation systems in Europe. Already it has extended its satellite navigators to bicycles, and now TomTom’s highly rated navigation unit has reached the Apple iPhone in the form of an app. The TomTom iPhone navigator is not a dumbed-down version of its automobile counterparts either; in fact, some of the TomTom in-car navigators that we cover in this article have the same features as the iPhone TomTom app.

The TomTom XL IQ Routes Europe in-car navigator includes the advanced Lane Guidance that provides a realistic view on the road ahead. Both verbal and visual guidance are provided by the navigation system so that you can have a complete navigation experience. The latest map guarantee feature will ensure that you have a stress free drive experience. The IQ routes technology of the satellite navigation system calculates each journey on the historic travel time of every road for each day of the week. Thus it suggests the smartest route based on both the distance and time of the day. It has a 4.3 inch wide touch screen that helps you in getting a clear view of all the visual guidance.

The next in the line is the TomTom Go 940 Live which is also a voice guided navigation system. The 4.3 inch screen has the touch screen feature and the resolution of the main display is 480 x 272 pixels. The navigation software included in this TomTom GPS gadget includes names like NavCore, TomTom IQ Routes. It has an intelligent Route Calculation system and the battery life of the navigation system is 3 hours. Some other names of TomTom navigation systems include TomTom Go 530, TomTom Go 740 Live and TomTom ONE Classic Western V3.

Mont Blanc is one of the biggest companies engaged in manufacturing a wide range of bicycle racks. The rack is installed on the top of the car in order transport the bicycle. It is manufactured using cutting edge technology and quality assured raw material to ensure a hassle free long functional life. It can be easily installed by a layman even. The device provides total safety to the bicycle. The steel base unit is made using UV resistant composite material that provides total safety and durability.

The bicycle will be totally secured to the carrier and the carrier is connected to the bars. It has a chromium plated frame holder tube that is made using special steel. The maximum load bearing capacity of the frame is about 17 kg. The maximum tyre width it supports is around 2.2 inches. The weight of the Mont Blanc Barracuda carrier is around 6.6 kg and can be easily carried. This is one of the best bicycle carriers available in the market. The frame is built using quality steel that resists corrosion. It will not harm your car’s roof in any aspect. It contains an efficient lock that provides proper safety.

Additionally Mont Blanc Barracuda is very easy to assemble you can easily assemble it by reading the user manual provided with the whole kit. The bike rack can be fitted to all cars no matter how big or small they are. The Mont Blanc Barracuda is one of the best bicycle carriers available at a cheap price.

Swedish company Thule is a leading name within Sports Utility Transportation and has been delivering transportation solutions for active families, professionals and adventurous people who regularly require transporting their bag and baggage by vehicles. Since its establishment in 1942, Thule has been manufacturing products that are high on customer satisfaction in terms of performance and durability. One of their latest products is the Thule Rapid Intracker 4900. It is a foot pack specifically made for vehicles with integrated solid roof rails and can be used with either classic square section bars or aluminum aero bars. The foot pack is made of steel and plastic and has a weight of about 2 kg. The assembled dimension depth of the foot pack product is about 8 cm and the assembled height is 13 cm. The product height is about 13 cm and width of about 9 cm.

The Thule Rapid Intracker 4900 has an inbuilt lock system and can be assembled without tools. You can assemble the Thule load carrier very easily by using a few simple actions by hand and will hardly take a few minutes time. The load carrier solution is also supplemented with an adaptor kit that is specifically designed to fit the rail perfectly. The foot height above the roof rail of the vehicle is about 4cm from the mounting position to the underside of the roof bar. The Thule Rapid Intracker 4900 foot pack is capable of loading up to 75 kg of load. It follows the exact contour of each railing which ensures the maximum fit and safety of the loaded equipment.

The Thule company is one of the biggest names engaged in manufacturing a wide range of roof boxes. The Thule Pacific 200 is another roof box that can be used to store luggage efficiently. It is available in a stylish grey colour and will enhance the look of your car, not to mention increase your car’s luggage capacity. It is manufactured using quality assured raw material that ensures durability and long functional life. Additionally it is designed in a way to store maximum amount of luggage with minimum hassle.

The Thule Pacific 200 can be easily installed on the roof of any vehicle. The maximum load bearing capacity of the box is around 50 kg. It has a fast grip mounting system and hence can be easily installed by a layman. It is fitted with patented special suspension system that provides total safety. Further to enhance the safety it has a special feature that key can only be removed if all the locks are closed. The external dimensions of the Thule Pacific 200 roof box are 175 X 82 X 45 cm. On the other hand the internal dimensions of the roof box are 169 X 76 cm. For easy installation it is equipped with a fast grip claw fixing system.

The Thule Pacific 200 is also fitted with a dual force opening system. The product weighs around 16 kg and the luggage rack is also easy to install. The roof box is built using quality material and provides total safety to the luggage in all sorts of conditions. The roof box will definitely provide a hassle free long functioning life.