San Diego Car Stereo

I have been to a few stereo places prior to going to SD Car Stereo. BUT… after going here, I am definitely a customer for life. They take the time to really fix the problem and you can tell that they are passionate about what they do. I brought them my 99 Pontiac Firebird with tons of electrical problems and they fixed the door and installed an alarm on my car even though i know it was a head ache for them. They even stayed on budget and within the estimated price. Thanks San Diego Car Stereo, your attention to detail doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s only a matter of time before San Diego realizes that you guys are the best.

I needed to get a dash cam installed that I bought on Amazon. Called and got a reasonable quote over the phone. Showed up early to my appointment, but they were able to see me right away. They completed the job within the time they said they would and for the amount they quoted.
The installation was perfect. I would highly recommend them. If I get a rear facing cam, I’ll be back for the installation.
I was warned before I showed up that you need to turn down the alley that is just before the store to park (southbound on Convoy). Do not park in the shopping center.

Went out if their way to search, find and order me the part I needed to repair my iPod connection. Very friendly staff. Not even the scion dealer would help me, but they did. installed it too, for very reasonable price. Thank u !

Look no further, this place is where you need to go for your vehicle technology needs!
I had really exceptional service at San Diego Car Stereo. When I arrived, I was helped right away. Stan, the owner, had recommendations for my Jeep; he was very knowledgeable. He didn’t show me the most expensive stereo upgrade and he didn’t try to upsell me. I told him what my budget was, what kind of sound I wanted, and he made sure to stay within those confinements while providing me with a quality stereo and back up camera install.
Stan knew how anxious I was to upgrade my stereo (since Jeep Wrangler’s standard equipment is TERRIBLE) and because he wasn’t able to work out a weekend install, he was booked that week, he made sure to get me in as early as possible during the following week. The problem with that was, I had to work and needed my car and this was an all day install; so instead of booking me for the next available weekend he had, Stan arranged for me to have a vehicle while my Jeep was being taken care of. I was blown away! I don’t know any place that has that kind of service — definitely not Best Buy, which what was recommended to me. So glad I didn’t go there!
It was such a clean install and it met all my expectations! I am very happy with my stereo and back up camera! I know if I have any issues, Stan will take care of it. I will definitely be returning for future business!

OMG. Even if the radio sucked I would give them five stars. I called and visited their shop to replace the radio in an older vehicle. They explained everything clearly. Without an appointment they said it would take two hours, and that is exactly what it took. Everyone was friendly and I was a totally happy customer BEFORE even getting the radio.
The Alpine they installed has great sound, excellent hands free cell phone with bluetooth. I could not ask for more. Except speakers. Going back next week to get my 15 year old speakers replaced!

I was determined to save a few bucks when I bought my car stereo gear. Remove and replace old tape deck with a new CD player & speakers front and rear. Not rocket science right? Any one that has tried this on a 90 – 93 Honda Accord will understand that while not rocket science it does require some finesse. I was lacking a steel strap to secure the deck in back to the frame. Even with the mounting sleeve in place it wasn’t enough to prevent sagging and before I could get the strap installed the the surrounding plastic console trim cracked like frozen chocolate. The trim piece where you mount the stereo is a one piece bezel for the the entire dash board instrument cluster as well. Replacement if I could find the part would be 125 bucks minimum.
SO… I go visit the guys at SDCS and explained how I had shot myself in the foot and would it be possible for them to salvage the installation and secure everything as well as vulcanize the broken & deteriorating dash bezel. This is the equivalent of showing up at a restaurant with your own bacon and eggs in a ripped plastic bag and asking them to cook your breakfast. It wouldn’t have surprised me if they told me where to get off. However, that didn’t happen. They were very understanding and reassured me they could make it happen and it wouldn’t be more than eighty bucks depending on the results of the deteriorating bezel repair. They fixed it in less time than expected and did a phenomenal job repairing the bezel not to mention securing the deck and making sure it worked properly and only charged fifty bucks. Awesome. They get my vote as well as future business.

I’ve had several car stereo /​amp /​speakers /​sub installs with these guys. Some of the work was actually quite complex (like trying to bridge into the newer BMW fiber systems to improve the stereo without replacing the stock deck and nav), but they’ve come through for me each time resolving problems where other installers could not. They do a fantastic job and they do it right, and you’re working with the knowledgable owner on the config rather than some salesperson trying to get you to buy stuff. Thus far, I’m extremely satisfied with the level of service AND quality of installs that SD Car Stereo has done for me. Thanks Stan!

Dropped by curious about Sirius XM satellite radio, and the very friendly staff ran me through the options for my Nissan Frontier. Made my choice, and was taken through how the installation would be done, where the device would be mounted, and how it would function before handing over my keys. Went to get Korean noodle soup next door, and within an hour they were done. I love my new Sirius system and listening to the Hair Meal station while driving. A-​plus

Awesome service, I got Sat radio with new speakers. Treated very well. Thank you guys very much.

When you tell a customer the wait will be an hour and it ends up over two hours, it really irritates them! No update or communication while I sat and sat. All for a simple wireless entry system for a Honda. They have done tons and tons. I saw a couple of employees walking around for the two hours, just checking their phones over and over. Not impressive. No issues with the actual install though. Businesses just have to do better.

I needed to upgrade the head unit in order to have Bluetooth and XM as well as have the factory speakers replaced. The speakers were almost completely disintegrated from their enclosures and SDCS has a great selection of upgrades. I worked with Terrell, who knew exactly what I was looking for and he made some great recommendations-​including adding a sub woofer. I decided that I would wait on the sub and see how it sounded without it. Needless to say, I was back 3 days later to have a sub installed and it really completed the sound balance in a big way. Oh yes, there were a few challenges but most of these were due to the car being older and SDCS offered solutions for every one of them. Terrell took the time to explain everything in a way that I could even understand and made the experience a joy. Thanks to SDCS, I’m now ‘rockin’ down the highway’.

Call last Friday and asked if I needed an appointment to come in Sat or not. First he asked what I needed. Pretty much knew what I wanted. Told him car model, Double Din head unit, USB port, BT. Said he had a Alpine or Kenwood that would work. Quoted prices and said they could take me at 11:30 on Sat.
Showed up at 11:15. Looked at the 2 radios and settled on the Alpine. Car was in the bay by 11:30. Said it would take 1 ½ to 2 hours. Walked out grabbed some lunch came back in 1 hour to wait for it and they said it was ready to go. Walked me through how to operate it and paired up my phone. All checked out good. Nice to have the usb and Blu Tooth ability. Welcome to the modern age.
The whole transaction was smooth. No extra sales pitches or hype. Just asked what I wanted and gave it to me.

I came her looking for one of two options. Option 1 was a low cost bluetooth adapter for my existing car stereo to stream music from my phone without replacing the deck. Option 2 was to completely replace the deck with a new one with GPS, bluetooth, and all the other goodies. Stan explained both options to me very well and didn’t pressure me at all. I went with option 1 to save money and they did a great job. Stan and his employees are knowledgeable and pleasant to with.

Got a Viper alarm for my 2001 Mustang GT from Stan White, the owner. He gave me a great deal, has the best customer service and is extremely knowledgable. When I thought I had a problem with my remote he did a bunch of research and found a solution More specifically I couldn’t figure out how to get the LED light on my 2-​way remote to work and the book that comes in the box has very little info in it, so Stan went on to the dealer website and found out more info and contacted me telling me how to correct the problem. I’ve never experienced customer service like that’s ushers else in the automotive field. I have to give Stan and all his guys at the shop a big thank you. Oh and the Jazz music they had playing in the shop was uplifting, slick, and gave a great example of the range of sounds their display speakers and dish out. I love this place and will be back for a sound system in the future.

Good vibe and great people. Terrell hooked me up! He was very honest and didn’t try to sell me things I wasn’t asking for. I shopped around for about a month going to different car audio shops. SD Car Stereo had the best prices, customer service and best inventory. I wouldn’t go anywhere else after my experience here!

best stereo place in san diego they dont mess around quality install they definitely know what there doing i would give them more stars if i could. check them out for sure I had a 10 inch alpine dvd flip down monitor installed in 08 Cadillac Escalade and they exceeded my expectations I’m definitely going to return with different cars.

As a business owner myself, I know that how a business stands behind their work and products, and follows up with a customer with any questions or concerns after the work is done is REALLY important. I have nothing but good things to say about Stan and San Diego Car Stereo with their goodwill and customer service after purchase. I HIGHLY recommend that anyone looking for a business that will stand behind their products go nowhere else, but to San Diego Car Stereo.

I’ve used SD stereo for all of my vehicles, have referred them to many friends and family. All I can say is that they are great at what they do and have always left satisfied with my experiences here.
They have what you need for all budget levels. Do you want to just get a basic stereo to drown out the noise of your beater car falling apart on the road? They have you covered. Do you need to install some bumper sensors so your wife stops backing up your new car into stuff? They have you covered. Or do you want to «pimp my ride» and get some full blown custom, ear drum popping, neighbor hating your guts type stereo system? They got you covered too.
Stan and his technicians are friendly and knowledgeable. They are going to provide you with what is best for your car and your pocket.
You’re welcome

My car’s CD player had gotten jammed recently, and as I had read good things about San Diego Car Stereo, I thought I’d bring my car to them for an estimate about getting it unjammed. Turns out that the 6-​disc changer was broken… and that dealers are no longer offering them for sale. As a result, I ended up shelling a bit over $ 200 for a new single-​disc changer while I was there.
But if anything, the folks at San Diego Car Stereo live up to their reputation. Very professional and courteous, and my new radio (while only playing single discs) sounds very clear. They even helped me pick something out that didn’t break the bank too much!
Great people, great customer service, and great job with the stereo installation. Couldn’t ask for more!

Was looking for a subwoofer set up to put in my coupe without losing too much trunk space. Ben was awesome. He did a demo on a set up that he thought would work well for our needs. The alpine amp paired with the JL 10 inch sub sounded amazing and he even gave us a fantastic deal! We were literally in and out within 15 minutes! He brought us back to their installation bay where they had a car with the exact same setup and we were sold when we heard it! Quick and friendly service! They are super knowledgable as well. I was very happy with the whole experience and would recommend them for any of your car stereo needs.