Also known as: Aerial, Antenna, Car Antenna, Radio Aerial
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A car aerial — also called an antenna, car antenna, or radio aerial — receives radio frequency signals and feeds them to the head unit, DAB radio, or navigation module. Traditional mast aerials are electrically retractable or fixed; modern vehicles increasingly use shark-fin or in-glass aerials for improved aerodynamics. Damage from automatic car washes, vandalism, or corrosion of the mast's base motor are common failure causes. A broken aerial reduces signal quality, produces static, and eliminates reception on weak stations. CarParts247 stocks replacement car aerials, aerial bases, and adapter cables from Hella and aftermarket specialists to suit a wide range of vehicles.
The correct replacement depends on the aerial type fitted to your vehicle. Mast aerials are the most frequently replaced; shark-fin units contain the aerial elements internally and are less often replaced independently of the roof panel.
Replacing a fixed mast aerial is a few minutes' work — unscrew the old mast and thread on the replacement, ensuring the connection to the base is clean and secure. Replacing an electrically retractable aerial requires access to the motor assembly, usually housed in the front wing or tailgate.
European vehicles use the DIN 41585 (Fakra) connector standard, whilst some Japanese and US imports use different pin sizes. When fitting an aftermarket head unit, an aerial adapter cable matching both the vehicle's socket and the new head unit's connector is required.
Commonly searched OE numbers fitting Car Aerial from the TecDoc catalogue.