AVS-RS620E Product Review

The AVS-RS620E Reversing sensors are great for every vehicle Most new cars now have reversing sensors fitted as standard because they go such as long way towards improving visibility and safety around the vehicle. And the good news is reversing sensors can be also fitted as an after market option for cars of any type and age.   So what are reversing sensors and how do they work? Reversing sensors are small ultrasonic sensors that are fitted into the rear bumper of the car. When the car is in reverse they will detect any object getting nearer behind the car...

Sony XAV-72BT Product Review

The Sony XAV-72BT is a great In-Car Entertainment System with beautiful video quality and absolutely amazing sound quality! The 7″ Touch-Screen with its large touch buttons makes it a breeze to use/navigate its menus and options. Another cool feature is its gesture commands that allows the user to control the unit with a command stroke on the display, which I found to be quite useful. Soon after using the gestures I found it very easy to change songs/albums without even looking at the unit while driving! The Bluetooth on the XAV-72BT also impressed me with its hands-free/audio-streaming which worked without...

AVS-3010CDL Product Review

AVS waterproof remotes with keyless entry only $250 One of the major benefits of having an alarm installed is remote central locking. Simply walk up to the car, click your remote, and the doors of the car unlock. Magic if you’re juggling the kids, laptops, shopping etc, often all at the same time.   But did you know even if you’re not in the market for an alarm system we can fit remote central locking?   The AVS offering in this category is the excellent AVS Keyless Entry system. It comes with two waterproof AVS remotes that are easy to...

ABTEC’s New DDZ18D1.5 & M4A

When I was told we were getting a Digital Designs Z18 for the back of the trusty old Pajero I was overwhelmed with excitement, so much excitement that all I wanted to do is go and tell people like what a 5 year would do when he gets a new Tonka Tow-Truck for his birthday! The only thing with this was that I was sworn to secrecy and wasn’t allowed to tell anybody, and anyone that knows me well would know this was very hard for me to do! After a couple of weeks of manufacturing and shipping there was a knock...

Sony MEX-BT4050U Product Review

The Sony MEX-BT4050U is a brilliant Hands-Free Bluetooth Head-Unit that has USB iPod/Phone Control and also a Built-In Mic! I feel the built-in Mic is a great option since not everyone wants to run a Mic from the Head-Unit to your steering column or rear-vison mirror. You do have the option to fit one with the optional XA-MC10 (Sold Separately) if you prefer an external Mic. Features ZAPPIN, Quick-BrowZer, Advanced Sound Engine (7-Band EQ, Listening Position) Front USB, iPod/iPhone Control Feature, Bluetooth Front Aux-In 52W x 4 Pre-Out: Front/Rear + Sub Built-In Mic Specifications Display Panel: Display Device – LCD Display Panel Type – Slot-In...

AVS-RSABKITv2 Product Review

Reversing safely with our most popular camera and monitor solution   There’s a big range of after market reversing aids out in the market today so if you’re trying to decide why not have a look at our most popular camera and monitor from AVS. In fact so many people are going with this combination that we’ve put the two together as the RSABKITv2 at the sharp price of $399 plus install for the complete system.   The RSABKITv2 includes an AVS 3.5” LCD rear view mirror monitor and a robust AVS waterproof colour bracket camera.   One of the...

Uniden VS2600XR 5 Star Car Alarm Review

RF Remote – Controlled Vehicle Security System Standards Compliant This alarm is designed to meet AS/NZ3749 the highest level of vehicle security available. All major insurance companies accept this standard. Dual Automatic Immobiliser The Engine will be automatically immobilised by 2 independent circuits even if you forget to turn on the alarm. Black Wiring and Security Housing All immobiliser and security function wires are black and a security housing encloses the connectors. This makes its virtually impossible for the thief to defeat the alarm by identifying the wires or unplugging the alarm. Battery Back Up Siren Ensures continuous protection by allowing the siren...

HF-TFT1020D Product Review

For In-Car Entertainment nothing beats having a DVD player installed in your car, the only downside to this that it can be quite distracting for the driver. The Specman HF-TFT1020D has a simple solution to this, IR Wireless Head-Phones! Not only does the HF-TFT1020D come with two sets of Head-Phones but it can also utilise up to six sets! And for all the gamers out there it has two Video Inputs so you can play your Xbox360 or Ps3 on this DVD Player/Monitor, of course you would have to install your gaming console into your car but it would be...

AVS-RSABKIT Product Review

Looking for an affordable reversing camera and monitor kit? If you’re searching for an affordable, reliable solution to your car’s blind spot (yes every car has one) then have a look at our RSABKIT combo featuring an AVS reversing camera and monitor all for $359 plus installation.   The waterproof AVS colour camera includes infrared night vision and flush mounts into your car’s rear bumper or panel for a factory look finish. The 3.5” high resolution AVS LCD monitor is mounted on your dash and will automatically turn on when you put your vehicle in reverse gear. This combo is...

ABTEC Showroom & Workshop Hutt City

In late June/July 2011 ABTEC opened its Showroom/Workshop at Unit 1, 4 Railway Avenue, Alicetown, Lower Hutt. Increasing the range of services provided to the public and also a place where people can visit to talk face-to-face about future installations/products or just general advise about there existing car audio set ups. Opening the Showroom/Workshop also meant taking on more staff and also shuffling existing staff around to accommodate the extra work load. So Darryl and Dennis moved from Head-Office to the Hutt Workshop, Lawrence came on-board and eventually George became part of the team. With the addition of Lawrence on-board, this meant not only...