A car CD changer isn't just a convenience--it's a necessity for safe driving if you listen to CDs in the car. When you need to stay alert and keep your hands free, a car CD changer means you can have more variety in your music without having to take your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. It will also save you time and hassle, keeping all of your CDs effectively organized in the car.

A car CD changer requires a somewhat more complicated installation than a standard car stereo, but can be done at home if you don't want to pay for a professional installation. If your car already has a single CD or DVD player, there's no need to remove it--the car CD changer will work with it. If you don't have a CD player already, you'll have to remove your current car stereo and install a CD player with a faceplate.

Car CD changers generally live in your trunk or in another out-of-the-way place. The larger CD changer units hold 5, 10, 12, 20 (or more!) CDs. You pre-load your discs before driving and then they play through your current CD player. A car CD changer remote control is included with most models to allow you to swap discs as you listen.

Many current models don't just play standard CDs. You can find a player that handles MP3 CDs, DVDs, and DVD-A audio CDs for a truly comprehensive car entertainment system. Best of all, shock absorbers make sure your car CD changer never skips, allowing you to enjoy your music fully as you drive.