The Car Audio Shop is the only crew that I'll trust with my current and future vehicles. The crew consists of Nick, Chris, and Nick. These fellas are kind, understanding, professional, hardworking, reliable, etc. I'll go on in this review to explain how an installation with multiple hiccups and hurdles proved that The Car Audio Shop deserves five stars. ---------------- ANDROID HEAD UNITS ---------------- I ordered a beautiful 12" Android head unit and asked TCAS to install it. Nick initially refused, mentioning customers are never satisfied with them and neither are they. I paid for them to put it in after the warning, and I saw what they meant. It didn't work with steering wheel controls, sounded awful, etc. I hated it on day one of install and scheduled my next visit that day. ---------------- STINGER HEAD UNITS ---------------- TCAS only sells and installs what they put in their own vehicles, and I understand why. This Stinger head unit has my 2016 4Runner feeling more like a 2026. Everything works and integrates well, and the sound quality is incredible. ---------------- COST ---------------- $100/hr. Don't let this scare you. Whenever I stopped in for surprise visits over the days they had my 4Runner, there were almost always two or all three working on it at the same time. ---------------- WORK ETHIC ---------------- Find a chair in their shop. I triple dog dare you. When these guys are on the task, they're working and working hard. ---------------- WORK WARRANTY ---------------- Unfortunately for me, the dash cam rear view mirror main unit and one camera were faulty. The manufacturer sent me a replacement and TCAS worked 5 hours at no cost to me on a Saturday to get me fixed up. read more

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They installed Starlink Flat High Performance Dish on our truck. Did a fantastic job.

Got a full sound system installed in my 4Runner and couldn't be happier. The quality of the work is excellent, the service was fast, and the price was very fair. Nick was especially helpful throughout the whole process. Highly recommend. read more

Coming up on a year after my audio service and I have had no issues and hoping to visit in the future for some upgrades! Definitely recommend this Austin business for their quality work and their knowledgeable staff and hardworking owner! read more

Nick was friendly and very easy to work with. They installed a dash cam mirror in my car, and work quality is really professional. When my Tesla key card malfunctioned, Nick went above and beyond to offer to do the work outside in parking lot in 90 degrees Texas sun. I'm happy with their work. read more

Went in for a dashcam installation, was advised on he best options on my budget and installation was done in an hour - clean work, no loose wires. read more

Nick, and the rest of the Car Audio Shop team, is hands down one of the best to work with. Smart, reliable, trustworthy, and the quality of work is truly unmatched. I'm thankful to have been introduced to the team through a friend as I know I've found a place that I can work with for all of my car audio needs now and in the future. Couldn't ask for a better experience! read more

I was worried about upgrading my stereo from OEM, but Nick did an amazing job. Workmanship really is a valued trait. He seems to really know his industry and it shows in his work. So glad I went with him read more

I had Nick install a set of BavSound speakers in my BMW 640i Gran Turismo - the car was done as promised and on-time. I noticed that the center channel was distorted somewhat and after returning, his techs found the mid base driver in the center channel was defective. It wasn't their fault. But they didn't charge me additional labor to diagnose it and aren't going to, to replace it once it comes in. For all they knew, it would be a one and done. But they still treated me courteously. Nick and his guys are affable, knowledgeable and really do have a passion for the work they do. After some discussion and letting Nick see/hear the ... interesting calibration I had on my 2009 BMW 135i's current setup, I decided to have the car upgraded with some BMW-specific Morels including their Subwoofer and an Audiotec-Fischer DSP. Anxiously awaiting the end results. I'm pretty sure I'll be thrilled with the results, and I'm already looking at getting them to install a dash cam. A first impression means a lot. And Nick has been great to work with in achieving my specific goals and has been gracious with the BavSound issue. I see why he's so highly rated here. I'll follow up this review with some detailed impressions of the install and DSP setup. Highly recommend this shop though. Especially if you've got a German car. --- Post Car reception Initial Impressions: I got the car back from Nick as promised at 5:30 on a Saturday. AND he had his guys replace the faulty center channel speaker in the 640i! The sound quality in the 135i was night and day difference. I did a little bit of fiddling with the DSP tune to get it how I liked it with my reference songs, and also set the options up to prioritize the line out from my stereo in case I receive phone calls or decide to use the built-in navigation. Tapered off the low-end a bit since the subs aren't super efficient past about 35Hz and tapered off the high end since I don't need power going to 20KHz+ when my hearing's only good to about 15-16KHz. Nick got me about 95% of the way there, which is impressive, considering the wide breadth of musical tastes his clients must have. I can't recommend the AudioTec Fischer UP8DSP/Morel IR-BMW-42 and IP-BMW-SUB82 enough. It's a cliche' to say "These transformed my car audio" but while I always felt the Focals I previously had were lacking a bit of je ne se quois (midrange and bass), the new setup sounds full at all volumes. I'll be heading back to get a Dash Cam installed later. Don't let the neighborhood scare you or your high-end car off. Nick and his guys treated my car and me well, and additionally, the products they sold me were amazing, on-time, and installed on time - and for that, they deserve the coveted 5-star award that I rarely give out. read more

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I'm late to do a review but since I'm planning on having them do another car I'll write one now. Great installation about a year ago on an Infinity and looking forward to having something done on my new vehicle soon when I'm back in Austin. They're excellent. I wholeheartedly trust them to give me good suggestions and do great work.. read more

Nick and the team are great. I love their work. Highly recommend them. I had them put on a dash cam.

I went to 4 places south to get an evaluation to upgrade the sound system for my Ferrari 458. Nobody wanted to touch the car. I emailed Nick and he responded and asked me to bring the car. He told me what the car and gave me a quote of whats needed and we set up a date for my installation. I picked up my car and I can't believe I got much more than what I was expecting. Absolutely cleanliness, he kept the car looking stock without modifying the dashboard. Sound system is amazing. Looks so cool. I am so so happy!!!! I highly recommend him and his crew because they were not afraid of getting their hands on this car and that only happens if you really know what you are doing. read more

I have came here for years, they are quick and not over charging. I have brought in 4 cars for window tint and great service is all I can say. read more

Nick is amazing! I requested a quote and he was prompt with a response. I upgraded from a stock stereo with all new speakers and added a sub. I scheduled an appointment with time availability and he literally had my car ready when I had already requested a ride to pick up my car. Even if the work wasn't completed I would have scheduled to come back but everything I asked for was already done. I even asked to change some items to better suit my needs and it wasn't an issue at all. I'm planning on adding a dash cam in the near future and won't let anyone else touch my car. The sound is perfect. I previously ran car audio competitions in the 90s but didn't have the time to do the work myself. While I don't need that level at this time, Nick took the time to research not only what I wanted but within my budget. This is the place to go! If anyone has questions about what I listen to, it's house, prog, and techno. I actually had goosebumps when I played my test tracks. I'm a regular in the industry having thrown my own shows and know how to set up sound. This place is amazing, don't even think about going anywhere else in Austin! I personally know the owner of Red Ant records and I'm sure he would approve! read more

Nick was wonderful, professional and thorough. We have used his services twice now. First he put an auto start in my car about 2 years ago and I've had zero issues. This time we replaced my awful factory Subaru stereo with a beautiful new one with car play. It looks so nice and "factory." It doesn't look after market and the install is perfect. Their prices are beyond fair and we are truly happy with this place and recommend them without any hesitation. read more

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The Good: :: it's a local business! :: they've got expertise in what they do. Nick was great to work with and gave a very fair quote compared to other similar quality providers in town. he did an assessment of the parts i brought over to ensure that what was needed was there. he walked me through what options there were and there was never any pressure of upselling services, parts, etc :: really good quality work on installation The Bad: :: the customization of the steering wheel controls had a few issues but Nick addressed them each time til it was right. he also forgot to include one of my stock speakers that i had to come back and get. it wasn't a big deal for me to come back a few times because i have a little crush on Nick, so...*shrug* :D The Ugly: :: none Would I go back? For any car audio needs, I'd be more than happy to come back to this business. I'm also more than happy to recommend them to others! This place is IN. read more

Found them on Yelp and they were as promised. Answered all my questions, gave me estimates for everything I was considering, and got me taken care of a few days later. Very pleased with the work! My car now has wireless Apple CarPlay and a front and back dash cam! It's feeling brand new!! read more

Factory stereos from China try to steal your mind's elation And new 12" subs dream of Eminem quotation And if you want these kind of dreams it's Car Audio Installation. It's the edge of Lamar and all of North Austin civilization The traffic may rise on 35, at least his shop is settled in a convenient location It's understood that Nick sells Car Audio Installation. 4 cars over the years worked on here, dash and backup cams, speakers, subs; you name it I've been paying my car surgeon well to break it's spell of aging (2005) read more

The backup camera was installed very well with all cables hidden away from sight. I was given a reasonable cost estimate and a drop off time both of which were honored. The technician contacted me via text message 15 minutes before my car was ready for pickup as I had mentioned that I would be waiting at a near by coffee shop for his call. read more

These guys are the best! They really put effort into your audio decisions and they personalize it to your tastes. The work they do is outstanding and if there are any issues with it, they will take care of you. read more

Nick and his team added Apple CarPlay to my 2015 Porsche Macan in less than 5 hours. Seamless install into my existing PCM system and it works great! read more

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These guys always do great work for the fairest prices. They'll tell you like it is. Best in the area.

Nick and his team did a great job with my Porsche. As most Porsche owners can tell you, we are very concerned about anybody digging into this fine German machine. What did I get done? The Car Audio Shop installed Apple Carplay with front and rear cameras using the OEM head unit. While this may sound routine, it required opening up the OEM head unit and installing a new circuit board. This is something the Porsche dealership would not even do because Porsche does not sell an OEM modification for my car model year. But these guys demonstrated professionalism all the way and I've got a great result. read more

I went here after I was severely overcharged for a head unit installation at another car audio place in Austin. Nick was very helpful with recommending ways to make my system sound better. Installation was quick and affordable. Months later, I had an issue with the audio cutting in and out. They diagnosed it right away and sent me on my way. If you live far from this shop, the drive is definitely worth it. I wish I had driven up here from South Austin initially. read more

Fantastic shop! Great service! The hubs has gotten in HAM radio. It has now spread to him wanting one in his truck as well. He bought all of the stuff needed and started to install himself when he realized he needed professional help since drilling through the truck's firewall was needed. He reached out to the HAM Club he's part of and was recommended to check out this shop. It ended up being a great recommendation! Here's the scoop: -We took the truck down to get an estimate on the work needing to be done. The staff was super helpful and explained what needed to be done, approximately how long it would take, and how much it would cost. It took maybe 15 minutes total. Nice fast service! -We set up an appointment for later and paid half of the quoted estimate to hold our spot. Having an appointment is so nice and helps you plan your schedule. This was very appreciated on our part. -When we arrived for the appointment, the truck was taken back right away. The work took about what we were quoted time wise and the price all stayed the same as what was quoted in the beginning. No hidden surprises here! -Masks were enforced for employees and customers. Thanks for believing in science and keeping the shop safe for everyone during a pandemic! This is very much appreciated. Fast forward to today, the radio works great! The work looks clean and sharp. The whole process was easy and painless. The staff knows what they are doing. They do great work. They charge fair prices. Most importantly, they follow through on what is promised and deliver on those promises. i would recommend this shop to anyone needing any type of car audio services. read more

I decided to give my BMW a little update with a new odometer cluster display and also have apple play installed. Nick and his team were awesome to work with. I am very happy with my purchases and the work Nick did. I recommend this business and will go back when needed! read more

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I couldn't be happier with going local. I did some research around the area to find out which shops are locally owned and operated. The Car Audio Shop is how independent shops should be run. Nick went over options with my vehicle for head unit replacement and we scheduled a date in the future for install. He did a super clean install at an extremely fair price. I'll probably be going back soon for a recommendation on speaker upgrades! read more

The Car Audio Shop - Pioneer DMH-2600NEX in a 986 Boxster - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't often offer perfect reviews, but Nick deserves it! Great business, great guy. Solid equipment. I reached out to him back in December for a replacement radio for a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. I had no idea what I was looking for or what I needed. I scoured reviews from different companies, and his was the cream of the crop. One negative review from somebody having a bad day. Other than that everyone had great things to say. He asked me a few questions and sent me a quote. Some people would probably raise an eyebrow at how much I sent, but my 13 year old baby needed an internal facelift. Had to wait a bit for everything to come in as some of the parts were on back order. I think that was the most difficult.... waiting. Everything came in early January and he went to work on our truck on the 18th of January, and I could not be more satisfied. This radio looks it came equipped with the truck. Matches perfectly and sounds great! Nick was super smooth to work with. Message him in the morning, after, evening, weekend....he always managed to get back to me in an hour or so. ROCK IN THE USA Keep up the great work Nick! Kimmie read more

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Good experience getting a new head unit installed. They were fast and effective and would use them for any other car audio needs.

These folks like what they do . They are technically superior to the box store radio sales folks ( ie Best Buy) . If you need a new sound system or simple upgrade ( to Apple Car Play , etc.) this is the place to go in Austin . read more

Great shop in north Austin. I got in over my head on deck and sub install. They cleaned everything up in a day and truck sounds amazing. Would recommend to anyone looking for good sound in their vehicle. They have a nice shop read more

I cannot even put into words how impressed I am with Nick and his team of artist because that is what they are. Nick quoted me for 3 hours and the job took longer, which was no problem at all. Nick charged me for the original quote when he could have added the aditioanl time to the bill. Who does that these days? Just straight up good people. I am going back and sending everyone I know to The Car Audio Shop. I am really lost for words. If you are having any doupt, I hope this review changes your mind. These guys are aweasome! read more

He was very responsive, gave an honest quote and did a great job installing my new stereo.

Nick runs a highly professional shop. Had them install boat speakers, tower speakers, amplifiers, head unit and remote unit. Sounds amazing. Recommend if you are looking for a professional, trustworthy, Austin local audio shop. read more

I wanted a fully wireless Android Auto stereo unit and a backup camera for my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Nick could not have been more helpful and friendly, explaining all my options, providing a very reasonable price quote and getting me scheduled for an installation the following week. I'm very happy with the end result and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Car Audio Shop. read more

Huge shout out to Nick and his team for making my 4Runner sound like a riding party club! First, the work done was amazing! Doesn't even look like there's a sub back there. Second, best custmer service! Had an issue with the first speaker and called the shop. Nick said "no problem, I'll have a new one ready for you in a couple days." Went back and within 20 minutes had a new sub that bumped like no other. Highly reccomend Nick and his shop. read more

Nick is awesome. He did a great job. I can to him with "our there" ideas on a camper van and he literally "made" them read. He installed a head unit, speakers, TV, remote start, led lights out side and power switching units since I have three batteries. He made it look clean and felt he would have spent the time to get it right if he missed the mark which he did not. He is great and I will be back. Thanks!!!! read more

The Car Audio Shop - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have nothing but great things to say about Nick & his entire crew at The Car Audio Shop! I brought in two of my vehicles to get new audio systems installed and they were able to get each one done in less than 5 hrs. while I waited in their air conditioned lobby getting work done on my laptop. Nick did a great job explaining what they could do based on my specific needs for a Classic 1968 GTO and a "Italian Sports Car". Nick made sure I understood exactly how each system operated and the features available. When I've had questions about the systems they installed, Nick has always gotten back to me very quickly through Instagram messaging or email. These guys know how to treat their customers! I highly recommend The Car Audio Shop to anyone who wants high quality sound systems installed by professionals. Keep up the great work! read more

I have a 1993 Mercedes Benz 500E and purchased a third-party keyless entry system for it. I went to 5 different car stereo/alarm places here in Austin and no-one would do it. Finally one of the shops staff quietly recommended Nick at the Car Audio Shop. I reached out, he said yep we can do it! Dropped it off in the morning, about 3.5hrs later he called and said it was all done! The fob works perfect. If you are looking for someone who does the hard stuff this is your shop! read more

Inquired about install of aftermarket radio, and got denied. Looks like they cannot or will not install cheaper products even though they are an installation company. How ironic. read more

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