A few months ago, I had Creative Audio check my JVC radio because it wouldn't turn on, but my door speakers would make a shorting noise. The radio was fine, so they said it was most likely the connection from my truck. They figured it'd take maybe an hour and wasn't going to be too pricey. No cost for this at all. After trying to get in touch with Independence Audio in Independence, Mo, I had no luck with them. I waited until I was going to be back in Columbia and scheduled an appointment here to have them fix it. It took them 30 minutes to make better wiring connections and ended up being cheaper than I figured it'd be. The 3 guys I had seen in there both times are super nice, helpful, and actually know what they're doing and talking about. They'll be my first choice every time. Thank you again! read more

I chose Creative Audio for my radio installation and it could not have turned out better! Staff were very friendly. They were able to work me in quickly and communicated well throughout the whole process. read more

Bro these dudes were the friendliest, most helpful awesome guys! I highly recommend going here for all your car stereo needs and questions. Shout out to Terry for going above and beyond in this heat to help us out! You guys are rad! read more

I had a remote start installed by creative car audio and my car would not start while located in my garage. Concerned that the remote start might be interfering with the immobilizer function, Matt drove 55 miles to my house to check it out before I had the car towed. He found it was my battery and not the remote start & only charged me a minimal fee. He saved me $250 tow charge. I highly recommend Creative Car Audio for you stereo & remote start needs. You don't get that kind of customer service everywhere!! read more

Took my Pilot in to ask for estimate on completing an install job in my Pilot EXL double din. The new unit was much smaller than original (pic attached) Also rear camera was installed(see pic). Guy at front desk got tech to come out and give estimate. I told him problems we were having and decided to see if I wanted to finish on my own... They stated they could finish the install and correct issues I mentioned for 90$ at the most. Also told me it would be 60-90 minutes... car was pulled into stall at 1:45, not finished until 5:55 and pics will speak for themselves. When I asked why there was such a big space around head unit the stated there wasn't a kit for Honda pilots(that was a lie) they stated the had done many Honda pilots... never mentioned there weren't kits at that time... rear camera kit had grommet for drooled hole, they used some gory black puddy and poorly installed electrical tape that will eventually fail and will cut me rear camera wire(see pic). To top it off when I got there they stated the entire system was installed incorrectly and had to redo everything because I went over step by step what we did with the them by and in my car... The young man at front desk stated they would still honor their bid... when I went to pay bill tried to charge me 141.??$ Attention to detail and getting into my locked glove box when I gave explicit instruction to put USB cable in unused pilot dash panel. Will not be going back and have shared this with several friends who have stated they had similar experiences there. Won't be going back and will have other facility finish work correctly. Best Buy confirmed that there was no reason head unit wouldn't fit with a u I erase or a kit designed specifically for Honda pilots.. read more

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This company in Columbia Missouri does a half-ass job installing remote starters. I cannot use my original key fob, headlights, brake lights, etc. After this company install my remote start read more

I had my wife's van windows tinted today here and all the employees are knowledge, patient and very friendly. It only took 40 minutes to tint the 2 front windows and the price is great. I will definitely come back here for more things in the future. Also they have a very good selection in the showroom. read more

I purchased a new cd/radio/bluetooth capable system for my truck from Creative Car Audio. My experience was extremely positive. They had a great selection and knowledgeable helpful employees. I wanted a system that also had a rear view backup camera and they had exactly what I was looking for. They did a professional job of installation and patiently explained the operation of the system when I picked it up. I would definitely do business with them again. read more

Great products, knowledgeable staff, and even better service! My Remote Start/Security/Keyless entry system was installed without an issue and even though it took a little bit longer than we had initially thought, the friendly staff and management stayed for a little bit after closing time to make sure that I was satisfied. Needless to say, I AM! read more

Had an initial problem with the install but they are resolving it. -- UPDATE: So I told them about the issue and they have been nothing but helpful in resolving it. read more

Caveat Emptor...Buyer Beware! Summary: CLA 250 10+ weeks 3 installs $1,000+ in damage Details: Chose Creative Audio as they had Saturday hours. Jan 26 was 1st day tint was installed. Was told bubbles would disappear in three to four days. After a week, was told that the weather didn't allow for the tint to cure correctly and the tint would have to be re-done. Upgrading the tint material was recommended and agreed to. Returned for next appointment to R&R with the upgraded material. Picked up vehicle and noticed bubbles, and now, rear defroster grid was damaged. Was instructed to leave the vehicle outside so the tint would cure. Bubbles would disappear and sometimes the tint is darker in places and made it look like the defroster lines were gone. Was told this was a common occurrence. Additionally, the sensor that controlled multiple key functions stopped working. Was told that this was also a common occurrence but usually dries out in 3 to 4 days, not that it would render the system inoperable. Had Mercedes inspect the rear window and confirmed that there was damage to the defroster grid. Returned again and management inspected the work and said that it would need to be re-tinted again and the rear window would have to be replaced. They were not accepting any responsibility for the sensor and refused to do anything about it. Returned for the third tint R&R with the addition of the rear window R&R. Picked up the vehicle on April 8 and living with it. Totally unacceptable experience! read more

Saw a deal on Groupon to have two windows tinted for $25 and thought it was too good to be true. It was. I went in on a Wednesday afternoon to redeem the coupon and the place was dead with employees standing around. The guy in charge told me that I would have to schedule an appointment and the earliest time they could perform the service was a week and a half later (after the Groupon's expiration date). I told the guy in charge that the Groupon would expire before then and he assured me that he would still honor the deal. When I went in for my appointment, the same guy told me that he couldn't perform the window tinting because the Groupon expired and that he "didn't remember saying he would still honor it." After arguing with him for 20 minutes and explaining to him that the situation was 100% his fault, he finally agreed to tint the windows for $30, but there was no warranty and I was out the money I paid to Groupon. This guy was extremely rude and I would never go back even if it was the only car audio store in town, which it is not. If you want to be treated poorly and pay way too much for your car audio or window tinting, this is the place for you. read more