12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (03.16.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 263nd time on Friday morning March 15th. The Wheel landed on the RDV space and the Xtreme Auto Sound slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Louisville KY with the news. Owner Anthony Zagata answered the phone and said he had just seen the post on Instagram. He was happy to hear the news and they be looking forward to receiving the RDV prize and knowing more about the in-vehicle connectivity products RDV offers.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK,  Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME,  Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA,  Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA,  Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting  Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD,  Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA and CenCal Audio in Madura CA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 264 on Friday, March 22nd.

NORTHLAKE, IL (03.15.24) – The 2024 Woofer Electronics Expo combined a product expo, trainings, networking and dinner for attendees. Over 30 manufacturers were present along with factory staff members and territory reps to connect with area dealers.

Sam Yoo, Woofer Electronics President, related “There was an overwhelming response to the training seminars and many dealers noted that they loved the fact that they could learn from and interact with all of our vendors throughout the event. The very busy day finished with a full dinner with refreshments.”

The schedule for the day included 17 training sessions presented by vendors and representatives. The 17 training sessions were divided into 6 one hour timeframes in ballrooms. Focal, VOXX, Wavtech, AAMP, Firstech, RDV, KICKER, Lucas Lighting, Limitless Lithium, ADS, Diamond Audio, Uniden, JVC, Cicada, Memphis, Kenwood and Metra hosted dealer trainings.

Demo vehicles on the Expo floor included a Subaru, UTVs and Bikes from Uniden, DS18, Wet Sounds, Memphis and Diamond Audio.

The KICKER booth was manned by Bill Braun and Carlos Jimenez along with area representative Tom Ebeling of Tree Associates. Braun and Jimenez conducted KICKER training sessions.

JVC Mobile showcased the company’s new in-store display with Josh Bowen meeting with dealers.

Tim Hill was set up in the Kenwood booth with a display featuring the company’s motorcycle audio products.

The latest RDV interface products were showcased by Rich De Sclafani. A highlight for De Sclsfani was seeing long time friend Mario Paredes owner of M&M Pro Audio in River Grove IL. Paredes related “Seeing Rich is always great. His RDV products are doing well in our store as more consumers are looking for in-vehicle connectivity solutions. We have worked with Woofer Electronics for decades. Sam Yoo and his team do such a great job serving their dealers and working to drive the 12volt industry forward.”

The motorcycle category is hot across the 12volt industry and Diamond Audio was set up with Richard Young, Eastern Regional, showing the company’s latest products including the MSHD14 10 Channel Media player in a Harley demo in the booth.

Matt Bund related “QPower had a very successful show. Customers were loving QBOMB Boxes. They get the USA spray that we use to coat the boxes creating an unbreakable seal. Woofer set up some really great deals for dealers on the boxes. Very very great deals here. The Yoo family went all out with morning coffee, lunch, dinner, and hourly trainings plus a raffle.”

Concluding Yoo offered “We wanted to show our appreciation to our dealers and vendors with our 2024 Expo. Our dealers need to be in touch with vendors and potential new categories and we stressed the importance of continuing to innovate. Woofer Electronics and its partners are invested in the continued success of our dealers and the industry as a whole. The feedback so far has been overwhelming positive. We are looking forward to making next year’s event an even greater success.”

Territory reps present at the Woofer Electronics Expo included Comprehensive Brands, Heritage Marketing Solutions, Midwest Sales Group, Progressive, Tree & Associates and Virtual Marketing Consultants..

For more see www.woofered.com

SONORA, CA (03.14.24) – The Wet Sounds Jeep Rubicon has been on a very busy tour in the Pacific Northwest recently attending shows and making stops at Wet Sounds’ dealers stores.

On Tuesday March 12th afternoon the 589 Kustoms Open House provided attendees a chance to meet Earl, The Wet Sounds decked out Jeep Rubicon, at the company’s Open House. 589 Kustoms owner Shane Costa, along with team members Chris Baker and Landen Walsh, put a strong plan in place to invite consumers across the area to the event. Social media posts, along with ads on local radio, drew people to the event in spite of the drive time rain.

Activity from the event carried forward to a very busy Wednesday. Landen Walsh broke away from an installation to relay that all attendees were amazed with the sound and custom installation in the Jeep. The event was family friendly, with a jump house for children, plus food and refreshments for all. Appointments for installations were scheduled with many customers who left with T-shirts and the Wet Sounds Jeep Experience.

Carl Campbell, Wet Sounds National Training Director, and area rep Scott Baughman-Reliable Product Marketing Principal were on site and worked with Jeep demos and answered customer questions throughout the Open House.

Campbell relayed “It’s so easy for all to be a fan of 589 Kustoms when you have a great owner who does all he can to give his customers what they envision with their vehicles, boats, trucks and UTVs. Everything they touch has real heart in the work. It shows and the customers are happy to come back with all their family and friends! Shane is building a brand and an image his customers want to be a part of and are happy to represent.”

Baughman stated “589 Kustoms moved from Modesto last July and have found a new home in Sonora that is doing very well. They are a strong 12volt retailer and we are having fun working with Shane and his team.”

The Wake Audio Open House in Rancho Cordova on Thursday March 14th is the next scheduled event for the Wet Sounds Jeep. There will be stops at Wet Sounds dealers along the way on the 80 mile trip to Wake Audio.

For more see wetsounds.com

Event supplied by Campbell and Baughman.

DALLAS, TX (03.13.24) – SSR University held its first session the evening of March 6th at the SSR North Texas HQ. Shop owners and their respective staff members drove from across the area to attend the ‘Basic 12volt Charging Upgrades’ presented by Trainer Paul Galanos who drove up from Houston for the SSRU Session.

Tracy Farr, SSR VP of Sales & Operations, related “I am pleased to report that we had approximately 41 attendees, plus employees, at the event. The feedback we received from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, reaffirming the success of our SSR University program. Building on the success of previous sessions in Houston, the Dallas event continues to demonstrate the value and impact of investing in our customers.”

“We dove right into the dos and don’ts when it comes to upgrading a customer’s electrical system. Also discussed were new technology items like Lithium and Sodium Ion batteries as well as high current alternators. The SSR Dallas team produced a great turnout. The Dallas team, headed by Tracy Farr, was very accommodating and provided free dinner along with the training session” Galanos detailed.

“At SSR, we firmly believe that when our customers succeed, so do we. That’s why we are committed to providing comprehensive training and support to ensure our customers achieve their goals and maximize their potential” Farr stated.

Kudos to the entire SSR Team for their dedication to making each session of the SSRU initiative a success for their dealers.
 
Visit ssrdistributors.com for more.

PALMYRA, PA (03.12.24) – Eric Balmert-B’s Car Stereo and Chris Liebau-Auto Tint & Trim both reported tremendous experiences following their return from the MasterTech Expo 2024 in Mesa Az.

DAS offered an all-expense-paid trip to MasterTech Expo for two (2) installers in the Ohio Valley. The contestants were chosen on Thursday February 16th from a drawing which consisted of brick & mortar 12V dealers who applied and opened an account with DAS during the specified contest timeframe. The winning accounts were be able to send one (1) installer on the trip.

Rex Berfield-National Sales Manager and Ken Litten-CE Sales & Marketing Manager attended the MasterTech Expo and spent time with the winners. Berfield had many vendor meetings while Litten was the Master of Ceremonies.

B’s Car Stereo in Elyria OH was chosen as a winner and Eric Balmert took the trip to Meas AZ. Upon returning to Elyria OH Balmert related “The whole MasterTech Expo experience was a awesome. It was different than other dealer shows and trainings I had attended in the past. I attended so many trainings and learned so much. I had trouble getting to sleep at nights as my mind was racing from what I saw during the day. Had to go to a close by Planet Fitness to work out. Learning so much from the sewing machine training and 3D images and printing sessions will definitely let us take our custom work to a new level. I have already looked into purchasing a sewing machine and learning more about 3D options. I look forward to attending one of the Mobile Solutions custom sessions in the future.”

Prior to the trip, Balmert related to the 12volt Central Studios “When they let me know we had won the trip to the MasterTech Expo I was so surprised…and happy. I have heard so much about the event and am definitely looking forward to the trip.”

Chris Liebau with Auto Tint & Trim, in Vienna WV, was the other lucky trip winner. “I saw so much at the MasterTech Expo. The vendor exhibits, displays and networking were really special. The custom work that was in the demo vehicles was amazing. The system sound quality and volume too. The sessions that focused on laser and CNC possibilities definitely showed things I will use at the store. We do quite a bit of leather work and spending time in the Apex Leather booth was special” Liebau related.

After learning he had won a DAS trip Chris Liebau offered to the 12volt Central Studios “I have heard so many good things about the MasterTech Expo from friends and dealers who had attended the event. A huge thank you to DAS for putting this contest together. I was almost speechless when they let me know we were a trip winner.”

MasterTech Expo 2024 was more than just an event… it was a catalyst for growth, inspiration and future-forward thinking. It was where attendees transformed their knowledge, connected with the best in the industry, and witnessed the future of technology unfold.

Airfare to and from the event, hotel room, and MasterTech Expo entry fee was included

The DAS contest was for dealers who applied in the following states: Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Michigan (Lower Peninsula).

For more see dasinc.com

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (03.11.24) – THE AMA KICKER ArenaCross 2023/2024 Series was expanded to 14 race dates across the U.S. The series was very busy in Daytona Beach from Friday March 1st through March 9th. The Ocean Center was the venue for the AMA ArenaCross events. The American Flat Track series was also in Daytona Beach at the Daytona International Speedway Short Track for race events.

“With Bike Week in Daytona Beach going on this past week no doubt there were thousands and thousands of bikers in town. The AMA ArenaCross activities added to the options for enthusiasts KICKER was Livin’Loud in the Ocean Center for 3 events and we spent time at the American Flat Track action at the Short Track also” Lorin Morrell, Maddog Media who orchestrates the KICKER ArenaCross events, related.

In the Ocean Center lobby area a KICKER tent was set up with products on display for enthusiasts entering the event. The Friday and Saturday events this past weekend got rolling with Track Party events. Attendees spent time on the track connecting with riders and walking the dirt mounds that riders would soon be flying across as they raced to the finish line to collect their trophies.

As soon as racers hit the track they got their rhythm as they went up a mound and easily flew over the next mound to land… 50 feet away. Between races the PA announcers let the crowd know there was a special offer inside one of the KICKER T’s being fired into the stands to attendees. The certificate was for KICKER Bullfrog prizes that could be picked up in the booth.

“We talked with many enthusiasts and most had questions about what KICKER products would be best for their daily rides plus bike, UTV or boat. The KICKER PowerBar once again grabbed a lot attention as did bike gear plus lifestyle products” Morrell concluded.

Next up for the AMA ArenaCross Series is Round 14 in Las Vegas March 29th.

Visit kicker.com for more.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 262nd time on Friday morning March 8th. The Wheel landed on the King Boxes space and the CenCal Audio slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Madera CA with the news.  After hearing the news that a King Boxes prize would be heading their Mrs Varela said this news would make their day and would tell Gilbert and the crew. They be looking forward to receiving the King Boxes prize. CenCal Audio specializes in a wide variety of custom installations including semi truck tractors. Jaysam Odeh at King Boses in Gadsten AL will be shipping the King Boxes prize right out to CenCal Audio.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK,  Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME,  Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA,  Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA,  Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting  Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD,  Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT and BK Audio in Pasco WA.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 263 on Friday, March 15th.

BATESVILLE, IN (03.08.24) – Mike Beyersdoerfer is a ‘Rep on the Road’ as he traveled his upper Ohio Valley BEI territory. After 1200 miles in the Honda Ridgeline, with 19 dealer stops in the week of February 26- March 1, Ceasar Oleas will tell all Mike is an excellent chauffeur too.

“We made stops with quite a number of dealers as we focused on MTX car and Powersports products. The season for outdoor activities is right around the corner and dealers are ready and making plans for a good year. Dealers are always happy to see a rep on the road. In this case they also had a chance to visit with Ceasar who handles MTX car and Powersports in this region” Beyersdoefer related.

Key stops along the way were Traffic Jams in Utica Mi, Trail Sport in Brown City MI, Barry’s Electronics in Lima OH, TAS in Holland OH, Audio City in Detroit, Sound Station in Detroit, WOW Electronics in Clinton Township MI and Motor City Tunes in Deerfield Heights MI. Images from those stops are below.

“We definitely put in some miles and had a lot of time to talk about the state of the 12volt industry and plans to move forward. Ceasar really got a feel for the activity at retail in this territory” Beyersdoerfer concluded.

BEI is celebrating 22 years and represents MTX, Design Engineering Inc and Blaupunkt in the territory.

TULSA, OK (03.07.24)– In this digital driven cyber world it is more important than ever to drive store traffic into brick and mortar retail stores. Car Toys Tulsa took the in-store experience outside and then showcased the results on social media.

Car Toys Tulsa is a player in motorcycle audio. Recently the staff positioned 3 decked bikes right in front of their store. That visibility drew traffic from drivers on the busy street. Staff members also made posts of the bikes out front on social media.

Mark Adams related “In just a few days of posting the image on social media we had several calls from followers with questions. Those callers also indicated they would come by the store. Two of the bikes were customers bikes we had worked on and the other a bike our bike installation tech recently acquired.”

The bike season is at hand and Car Toys Tulsa connects with bikers at offsite venues like popular night spots in Tulsa. In the summer of 2023 Car Toys Tulsa participated at events like Churchills after the Rumble and Roll Ride through Tulsa which drew thousands of bikers.

Car Toys Tulsa utilizes Rockford Fosgate products on many installations. Kenwood bike camera systems are also gaining popularity with the well established company that is nearing 4 decades in Tulsa.

All 12volt retailer have digital options to create a network of social media followers to drive store traffic for the in-store experience. Proactive 12volt retailers utilize those digital social media platforms which turns into profitable business.

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DAYTONA BEACH, FL (03.06.24) – This April 19th through the 28th, the 21st Annual Jeep Beach, the country’s largest Jeep-centric event, will canvas the city of Daytona Beach. Soundcrafters’ owner Paul Papadeas, an exhibitor at JEEP BEACH, returns to the event calling it “the most awesome event since the Spring Break Nationals”. More than 25,000 Jeeps canvas the county and over 70,000 spectators come to the Main Event on Friday and Saturday at the Daytona International Speedway.

“Jeep Beach is an event that all car audio brands should be seen at.” says Papadeas, “Our impact at the Spring Break Nationals Soundoff for 32-years is happening again; stimulating the consumer, bringing car audio awareness to all in attendance. For Jeep Beach, we are doing the same by coordinating IASCA judges to perform the Jeep Beats™ Soundoff and Glowoff on the Wednesday night Kickoff event. This segment of the event brings hundreds of “Jeepers” together for a Show and Shine and a Soundoff. The field sports well over 50 vendors and draws thousands of spectators and is open to the public at no charge.”

The JEEP BEACH main event, held Friday and Saturday inside the Speedway, has expanded to host several hundred manufacturers’ booth spaces and is a selling event. Papadeas said, “it took many years for industry to realize the efficacy of SBN. Now, the opportunity presents itself for suppliers to expose their brand and products to a targeted group of affluent consumers, especially after a year or two of softer sales; it really is a no brainer. Vendors and their dealers can sell on site as well, a great opportunity for ROI”.

For more information on the 21st annual Jeep Beach, a city-wide event, visit: www.jeepbeach.com for booth information, contact vendors@jeepbeach.com.