Thank you to the whole team at Poway Car Audio and Tint! They were able to install a Hamilton Motor Company head unit replacement, MTS and Crawl control, and towing brake controller in one day! I am super pleased with the result, finally a modern infotainment system! Special thank you to Amir for helping me choose the system, and to Rodrigo for doing an amazing job with the installation. Thanks you so much guys! ***Review Update*** Unfortunately, since the time of the installation, the Hamilton radio unit became buggy, and would no longer control the rear climate controls. I called Hamilton multiple times to resolve the issue, but it could not be solved. I called Poway Car Audio, explained my issues with the unit, and they were able to return the radio and refund me the cost of the unit. I am grateful that Poway Car Audio could make it right. Thank you to Moe and Amir! read more

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A bad experience. Brought a used Lexis I bought for my daughter in because there was connectivity issues with her phone and the audio system. Paid a fair amount of money to "fix" the problem and she still could never connect her phone and actually play the stereo. The upgraded speakers and amp I splurged as a secondary expense did nothing to improve the sound when the stereo actually functioned- which was almost never. Numerous calls for help and very little help offered. We finally lost any faith that they were either competent or honest and just drove the car with no audio for six months, before going to another company. Had to pay a lot more money to have another company fix everything. Some things may be out of their control- sometimes the factory parts can be confusing when a part goes bad. But the original diagnostics were never done, they could've troubleshot the problem from the whining and saved us such a frustrating ordeal and probably saved us a lot of money and surprises. And again, sometimes things have hiccups, and you take care of the customer. The customer service was horrendous. I'm confident you can get better service elsewhere. read more

I had my car audio system installed at Poway Car Audio in November 2024, and unfortunately my experience has been extremely disappointing. Everything was all good until I started letting them know that there was constant issues .Shortly after the installation, my Bluetooth stopped working properly and my speakers constantly started cutting in and out. I stayed in contact with the shop the entire time and kept them updated about the issues I was experiencing, even after I moved to Arizona. Because I wanted to give them the opportunity to correct the problem, I drove all the way back to San Diego so they could supposedly repair the system. After they looked at it, I was told the issues were fixed, but shortly after leaving, the exact same problems started happening again. I previously found out that the proper transformer/converter was not used during the installation and that the wiring was poorly done and disorganized. I had let them know that and they still did not use the proper transformer and now I'm having issues again. Now I am being told by another professional that the entire system may need to be redone correctly, which could cost me thousands of dollars -- all because the job was not completed properly the first time. This has caused me significant inconvenience, wasted time, travel expenses, frustration, and additional financial burden. I expected professional workmanship and accountability, especially after giving the business multiple opportunities to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, my experience has been the complete opposite. I would not recommend this business based on the poor installation quality, lack of proper repair, and the ongoing problems I have had to deal with ever since. read more

This is the first time I've done pretty anything to my car since having it. I love my music, so much to the point I had blown out most of my speakers. Found this place and stopped in. Omar was super nice and helpful. Once we started talking numbers I was hesitant. I caved in and genuinely I couldn't be happier. Replaced all 8 stock speakers and added a stealth box. Once I got back in my car I'd say it was 1000% worth the price possibly exceeding the price. Definitely would recommend these guys and will definitely be coming back for any future upgrades! read more

Poway Car Audio - Amps/stealth box - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Poway, California

I called a few places to compare pricing, and not only were they the most competitive, but their customer service was leagues ahead of the rest. Poway Car Audio completely exceeded my expectations. Amir was super helpful over the phone, making the scheduling process easy and when I arrived, both he and Moe were incredibly welcoming and professional. They installed ambient lighting in my car the same day and the quality of their work was outstanding. Everything turned out better than I imagined and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. If you're looking for a place that values your time, money and satisfaction, Poway Car Audio is the clear choice! Thank you guys!! read more

Poway Car Audio - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Poway, California

Scammers ! Over priced bullshit is what thy are I took my truck to get my light bar fixed. Thy called me and told me tha the wire was corroded and that they had to rewire everything for $1000 so I said OK I get there and they tell me they took off my ram bar on the truck to rewire it (lies) truck is 4 years old and you can tell the screws were never taken out like they said. read more

This place was recommended by my friend Roger. My girlfriend cheated on me with him so I know he has good taste and appreciates great quality. Amir and Emad were very helpful. After consoling me of my recent heartbreak, they were able to do what other shops told me was impossible. They were able to recommend and install an Apple CarPlay compatible head unit for my car. The car I have has built in navigation that had gone bad which Lexus had quoted me to replace for $5300. Poway car audio was able to get me a much better price with more features. I now drive with all the options I wanted in a radio. I'm glad I found this place. They offer many other customizable options that extend beyond the audio like suspension, tinting, alarms, and more. Probably won't take my girlfriend here cause she doesn't deserve anything this nice, but maybe my wife would appreciate it. read more

Called for a ballpark price. They don't answer but text them. They call back then say you need to bring it in to quote a price. Typical sales BS. Bye ! read more

I thought their work was very solid. I liked the first one so much, I ended up doing it for a second car of mine also.

Walked in the store on a Monday at 3PM and this guy amir was sleeping on the couch and turned me away when I had asked about inquiring a quote and told me return in 3 days. I guess he wanted some more zzz's read more

DO NOT GO HERE!! This is the worst experience I have ever had with my car! They are crooks and do not guarantee their work. I had to fight to get my money back, and they told me they are not in the business of "refunding money." Really! After the job was so poorly done? Please send me a message, and I can give you all the specifics (cspinar@gmail.com). This is a scam ! read more

Do NOT go here. They try to take advantage of you with their prices depending on how they see you. Amir is very pushy and I wouldn't recommend them. There are better shops. read more

Moe and Amir were fantastic to work with. I brought my vehicle in and they took a look at it, made initial recommendations, then offered up a few ideas for better sound. I ended getting a system I felt would be best for my listening preference, which included a deck that could play CDs (yes, I still listen to music on CDs!) and a kicker system for amazing bass. They were also generous with the labor as they found that some rodent had chewed up some of the wires that caused a short in the audio electrical system. Very happy with their work and it was completed quickly too! One thing on cost, you can get a system that is really affordable and sounds great, and you can upgrade to a system that may be more tuned into your preference, whatever your budget, they will make it work out so you are happy. Thank you Moe and Amir! read more

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I took my car here to install CarPlay screen and a backup camera and I couldn't be happier! We had a few unforeseen issues with the setup and Amir was more than helpful in getting them fixed as soon as he could. The CarPlay screen is beautifully installed and working well. I would definitely recommend Poway Car Audio for any of your needs! read more

I did not have a good experience with this shop. I had them install a new dashcam, hood light, and interior ambient light. When I came to pick up my car, all three installations were not done properly. I made them redo it to fix the issues because the dashcam got cracked, and the interior ambient light strip was installed in the wrong place. I asked them why, and they thought that would be a better place than I requested. They kept making excuses and trying to avoid redoing the work. They kept saying that is not how it works. I gave up and went to another audio shop, and they fixed everything for me within 2 hours. The other shop mentioned that they had done everything wrong with the wiring and more. They are expensive, and do not trust them based on their excuse. read more

I needed an OEM door speaker replaced and didn't feel confident doing it myself. Poway Car Audio did it very quickly (less than 30 minutes) and at a very fair price. I recommend them. read more

This place is fantastic! Amir and his team made sure I was happy with the new stereo and backup camera they installed. They went the extra mile to ensure this happened and also offered a reasonable price. Highly recommended. read more

Poway Car Audio - New CarPlay unit in my truck - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Poway, California

I was in a pinch I needed to turn in my truck to the dealer and needed help with my speakers and Amir got me in right away and fixed the problem. They saved my day and did an excellent job. I'll be back for my car stereo needs or anything else they do to cars/tucks. read more

My daughter's car radio wasn't working and it was only 16 months old. This was second time it stopped working but we couldn't go back to where we originally bought it because we moved to Poway from the Bat Area. I asked if it could be fixed and they said that they would have to look at it. The salesman was very friendly. Of course, they said it needed to be replaced because it was dead but I have no way of verifying it. It sounded fishy to me but there was nothing I could do. I went with a Pioneer radio but as they were installing it, they said that the top of the dash was breaking due to being parked outside and old. The funny thing is that the car is parked in the garage. I told them to continue because they already started breaking it and it had to be installed. When they finished, the dash was cracked in about 5 spots. The radio looked and sounded good though. I had to come back because I noticed that they tripped the airbag sensor, which theturned off for free. I didn't think about it until after I left but how come the previous installer never had a problem cracking the dash during installation or when he had to get the power on again. Obviously, this technician wasn't very good. I'm happy that my daughter got a new radio but pissed that the technician broke her dash. For that reason, I can't recommend this place. read more

These guys were amazing! Had a really great experience with our first car so brought our second car in the day after to get some things worked on. Very professional, kind and knowledgeable! read more

Great customer service, kept me in the loop the entire process. They installed quality JL speakers & Amp, that I got to choose. Gave me a great price, which was very competitive compared to other car audio companies. I would highly recommend this company. Nothing like a custom system in your vehicle. I will always use these guys because of the great service they provided me. If you wanna change the sound in your vehicle, don't hesitate to call these guys. Don't pay more then you have to. Just give these guys a opportunity to beat anyone's price, and they will. read more

I brought my son's car in for a tint and the guys here gave me a good price and did a great job. The tint looks great and very professionally done. I will definitely recommend friends and family looking for a great tint and good service to come check these guys out . read more

Pretty slow to respond by Yelp but did eventually with a price range of 4-600 to do an entry level car play radio and back up camera. When I got there the actual price was closer to 800. Work was done in a couple of hours. They put in such a cheap antenna that radio reception was poor to awful. The entry system is wired and they dangled the connector out the glove bow where it is subject to pinching and looked very tacky. Promised to follow up to replace antenna with better (for more $) and never did. I got home and spent about an hour rerouting the wire and cutting a hole for it to dress it through the dash. 2 stars as instead of 1 as I could and should have walked out after the bait and switch pricing read more

These guys were solid! Amir, was professional and knowledgeable. He worked within my budget. All but one of my factory Toyota speakers was blown. They installed a new stereo, 4 new door speakers, and backup camera. Modernized my car in one visit. Had a minor installation issue but they took care of it right away without any hassle. I'll be back for the sub-woofer. read more

Got my Prius radio replaced with a Kenwood. Sounds and works great. Was expensive thought.

Great guys took care of me best stereo place in San Diego they helped me out tremendously and got me out of a bad install and got me going very respectful with them the best . read more

I brought my truck in because my door speakers did not work. Amir and Moe were able to diagnose the problem and repair the Amp. Great service/reasonable price. read more