Not so with car audio equipment. The installation is one of the most important parts of a car audio system. Some would say it's the most important part.

Note: Boss Audio provided MacRumors with the Planet Audio PCPA975W unit and installation services for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.

Installing a car stereo or touchscreen is a bit of a nightmare, but you can make things a lot smoother if you pick up the proper tools beforehand.

CarPlay has come a long way since its release, and four years after install, the Boss BE10ACP remains an affordable gateway to integrating Apple technologies into your car. Once an expensive niche ...