How Do I Tell What Size Stereo Will Fit in My Car?
Are car stereo sizes universal? Many years ago, car stereos were pretty much the same size. Later, car manufacturers started getting creative with the size of the radio or touchscreen, and the shape changed. For example, some radios taper from top to bottom, while others sit almost flush with the car's dashboard. Recent models have large screens that can display all of the vehicle's information—from the current speed to the display of Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. What is the difference between Single-DIN and Double-DIN stereos? A single-DIN radio comes in at about 2” in height and 7” in width. Depth can vary greatly depending on whether or not a CD player is built into the unit in question. These stereos will usually have a small display for music information, the current time, etc. They also almost always have a volume knob on the left side of the front face for convenient volume control. A double-DIN radio measures in at about 4” in height and 7” in width. These larger radio...