How to Find a Car Antenna

Replacing a car antenna that does not work is usually an easy task for a car owner to do. Finding the best price for the replacement antenna will require the owner to do some comparison shopping. Most antennas are available from an auto parts store or from the dealership that sells the car.

1. Look in your car owner’s manual to try and find the part number for the antenna. Search online if you cannot find the number in the manual. Write down the information once you find it, so you can have it with you when you search for the replacement antenna.


2. Go to an auto parts store to see if you can order the antenna. Ask the clerk to give you a price for the antenna. Get a written bill so you can place your order if you cannot find a cheaper antenna elsewhere.


3. Visit the parts department of the car dealer that sells your particular vehicle. Give the parts clerk the number of your antenna to see if it is in the store’s inventory. Find out how much it costs to order the antenna if it is not in stock. Ask the clerk to give you the information in writing.


4. Use a search engine to look for your car antenna. Go to one of the parts websites that shows in the search engine results. Find your car antenna and check the price. Look for the shipping charge to see if the total price for the antenna is less than the local stores.


5. Order your replacement antenna from the store that has the lowest total price. Find out when the antenna will arrive. Once you receive your order, install the antenna to make sure that it works. Read through your owner’s manual if the antenna instructions do not specify how to install the antenna. Contact the store where you bought the antenna if you have any problems getting it to work properly.