Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience here.
Prior to scheduling the work, I sent the following email outlining exactly what I wanted installed on my 2014 four-door Jeep Wrangler:
"I have a 2014 four-door Jeep Wrangler that I am looking to upgrade and wanted to see if you are able to support the following installations:
* A rearview mirror with an integrated backup camera. We are interested in the Echomaster part number MRCHDDVRJW, which tilts downward when reversing to assist with parking.
* Upgrading the headlights to LED units.
* Replacing the factory radio with a modern flat-screen system that supports Bluetooth, USB connectivity, wireless music streaming, and phone-based navigation.
If you are able to complete these upgrades, please let me know your availability and provide an estimated cost for the full scope of work and parts so we can move forward with scheduling a time to install."
I received the following email response confirming they could provide an equivalent solution for the camera:
"Hey Justin,
The Rydeen works the same way as well. It gives you a different angle when in reverse. I would have to order a few parts, and get you scheduled the week after Christmas.
Let me know if this will work for you."
Based on that email confirmation, I dropped my Jeep off in the morning for installation.
When I picked up the vehicle, I immediately noticed that the camera does not tilt or change angle at all. It is a stationary camera. In addition, the camera is not properly secured. Any bump in the road causes it to point downward, making it impossible to see behind the vehicle. As a result, the rearview mirror is essentially unusable, which creates a safety concern.
They also installed a radio, but it does not support wireless phone connectivity for displaying maps or navigation. When I brought this up, I was told that upgrading to that capability would cost an additional $1,500. This was never discussed prior to installation.
The radio has no front-facing USB ports. The only USB connection was routed into the glove box. The expectation appears to be running a cable out of the glove box door, which is not practical. The USB connection is also not secured and frequently falls behind the glove box, requiring me to retrieve it repeatedly. Jeep dashboards have designated locations for properly mounted USB ports, which would have been a much cleaner and more functional solution.
I also had to bring the vehicle back a second day because they did not have all the required wiring components to connect the steering wheel controls. I was only informed of this when I picked up the vehicle on day one, which required me to miss work again.
Overall, the final installation did not align with what was represented in the emails. Several features were misrepresented, communication around capabilities and costs was lacking, and the installation quality did not meet expectations. Based on this experience, I would not recommend their services.
I have photos documenting the issues and will add them to the Google review. read more