Shantill (i think that is how you spell her name) was amazing! They were one of the most helpful business i have been too. They helped me get a great price and we're very understanding. I will definitely be coming back, and telling people about this. Thank you so so much!! read more

I moved to murrieta from escondido where I had all my cars audio done with NEVER any issues. Took my truck here to "enhance " my already great system. $1,200.00 dollars later I ended up with a floating amp not screwed down which probably helped the wires attached basically pull out making a fire hazard. Rear speakers making this chalkboard crackling sound. Went back and they replaced the rear speakers with "better" ones and turned down all my amps. Still sounded horrible. Went back to escondido to my tried and true place...should've never cheated on them... they knew right away this was not right and fixed the bad grounds, wire route and secured the amp. Sounds AMAZING!! $400.00 bucks to fix but worth it. Thank you "Audio Sport". I guess you learn the hard way. Would not recommend this place. Ever. read more

Don't put stupid ads out if your not going to honor them. 20% off all wheels and tires and car accessories means 20% off all . Don't fall for their crap, there's a reason why the ratings are so low. read more

Chantel was super helpful and knew what she was talking about. Overall, very friendly and attentive!10/10

If I could give less than one star I would Purchased a new stereo for my Rv Due to the fact my back up camera was not working Dropped off the Rv for installation on A Sunday I got a call in about 3 hours after they started the install the blonde that works there informed me the camera or the cable where bad She told me they have the camera in there corona store(no such store) And they can have here the next day Monday That didn't happen I got some BS story that she never told me that The stereo flat screen was sticking out Way to far I asked her about it She spoke with the installer And he said that's as far as it goes in Needless to say I took the Rv to another shop And they had to clean up the horrible install behind the dash and re adjust The screen which went further back The way it should be got a camera installed I would not recommend this place They are very unprofessional I take blame cause I didn't do my research Folks do your research This place sucks read more

Before I posted this review, I read the one-star reviews. It sounds like two different companies. Nevertheless, I can speak only from my experience... which was stellar. I had an expensive stereo system installed by a different company. Unfortunately, it had two issues. After numerous attempts to resolve them, I decided to bite the bullet and pay someone else to diagnose the problem and fix it (since I was going on a trip the next day.) I did a google search, selected and called Advanced, and was told I could bring it right in. The manager was knowledgeable and attentive to my situation. Soon, my stereo was finally working properly. My bill seemed fair considering what was done, and I was thanked for my patronage. I recommend the company I experienced to anyone. read more

A meat headed male was begging for me to leave a good review for them since all they ever get is complaints. Service was alright until in the end when I asked for my car stereo BACK and they tried tricking me ???? They told me it was in a box in my trunk and I believed them until I get home just to see the box is empty LMAO. I call them and they are irritated that I have to come back right before they close, should have thought of that before they tried bamboozling me. Idk if it's because I'm a woman they thought I was stupid or something but also it was very easy to negotiate the prices. Negotiate heavily they are willing to bring down their "labor" prices because they know they hella overcharge. read more

Chargeback complete for the entire install and equipment- thanks for being such pieces of crap that i dont feel bad in anyway shape or form, go out of business and stop ripping people off you scumbags read more

Came in people up front Nice got a viper alarm door locks worked then when I turned on signal my door locks went up an down I went back next day now the Driver side head lights don't work dump wire cuttings under floor Mat I am disabled in a wheelchair I spent $1800 There would you go Back after that read more

Definitely would not recommend anyone I know to come here.. I had a good amount of work done to my car and right off the start I've had some issues. My 15 sub blew about 1-2 weeks after install and yes it was brand new, had a lot of minor details I had to go back and forth to get taken care off, and just recently my trunk almost caught on fire because of some of the wiring. I had to pay to get all the wiring re-done (of course at another shop) and now it even sounds better than before. However, they do take responsibility and do warranty their work! Also the guys at the front of the shop are very friendly and take the time to explain most things to you. I am just tired of all the back and forth trips I've made and the fact that my trunk almost lit up so that was my last straw. Will never come here again with my cars. read more

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Shantill really helped me out with my vehicle by making calls and during research to help me get the product I needed the first time I came in, this time she was even more helpful along with the rest of the crew at advance car stereo. I can't wait to take my can-am to them to get more work done. Best car stereo shop in town by far read more

I went in there to price a car stereo and came out with 0% financing, a brand new Pioneer unit with android auto, and a backup camera. The installation was about as quick as these things can go (about 3 hours). They bumped my car up near the front of the line, as it was a "simple" install and not anything that required custom fabrication. All parts were in stock (including my dash kit), and everything in my car worked perfectly. The cashier/sales lady went out of her way to price match the cost on Crutchfield's website (knocking $50 off of retail), and then was kind enough to drop my wife and I off at the mall while they worked on my Mazda. She even called to arrange pickup so that we weren't simply waiting outside in the heat. I have rarely seen service like this, and it is truly refreshing. Things like this are what allow smaller businesses to compete against big box retailers. I had considered going to Best Buy, but I am glad I didn't, as the selection was better, the staff went out of their way, and the service was amazing. read more

This is one of the best stereo shops in the inland empire; I 100% would recommend this shop to anymore wanting a shop that actually communicates and gives good service and cares about giving you the best quality service possible. I've been going here for years and will continue to bring all my vehicles here for service or upgrades. Al and Chantel are great at what they do and give amazing service. I've gone here many times in a pinch to have my stereo serviced and they go above and beyond every time to make sure everything works and functions properly. Due to their recommendations, the stereo on my boat blows everyone away with how load and good it sounds. They've given me multiple good quotes on new equipment. I've brought the boat to them 30 minutes before closing to fix something before a massive weekend vacation and they fix it on the spot and got me on my way. Thank you again to this stereo shop! read more

We took our suburban in on sunday morning to get a new audio system put it. My suburban is a 2007 and had very limited technology. I wanted a more updated system. Advanced Car Stereo was extremely helpful and recommended a fantastic system for a reasonable price that still offered everything we needed. The front office sale clerk was very nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. We left feeling confident in our purchase. When we came back to pick it up, we found that our expectations had been exceeded. Definitely recommend this place!! read more

The staff was friendly and helpful, went in for some speakers and a sub, they gave me some helpful tips and let me know what supplies were needed to do a great install read more

Big thank you to Al here at the shop. I had a random request that I needed for a build I'm working on and despite being swamped in their showroom Al dropped what he was doing to help me out and take a look at what I needed. Excellent customer service and I would recommend to all friends and family. Will definitely be back when I'm ready for a system. Thanks again Al! read more

I would like to send Advance Car Stereo in Murrieta a big shout out for setting me up with a great stereo system and an alarm all in my buick lacrosse they did excellent and professional work now my lacrosse is beating down the street with a pioneer/ kicker system so i would like send Al ,Shantill and the entire staff a real big thank you for everything and I do recommend Advance Car Stereo in Murrieta K.Henry read more

First stop in their store was to pick up some 4 gauge cable and they were very helpful. Stopped in the next day with questions on blown subs and they gave great info, didn't push the most expensive product and were fine when I said let me my install. Going back today to buy the subs!! Great experience so far. read more

My favorite place for car audio. Always get great service here. Al got me set up with a new 15" Kicker sub today and I will definitely be back the next time I need something. Thanks! read more

10/10 Highly recommend. Advanced Car Stero is fast and responsive. Best customer service ever!!! They are hard working and dedicated. They definitely deserve more stars if I could leave more. Shantel and the rest of their staff had great attitudes and the owner was super sweet. My stero is booming all because of them. read more

I took my 2003 E500 MZB into this business on 03/10/2022 after I had previously purchased a stereo system from Advanced Car Stereo in Murrietta for $762, and it was not coming on. I informed the desk employee that there was a "Display Malfunction" message being populated. I sat there for three hours until they finally checked my car. Mind you, I was not given any estimate nor did I approve any "payment for work"; yet the technician fixed the problem in 10-minutes. I was then charged $100 for a diagnosis and a fuse replacement that was not authorized! This company operates outside the law and I intend to file a complaint with BAR to investigate their practices. PEOPLE, DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS BUSINESS IF YOU EXPECT HONESTY AND GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE. read more

At first everything was OK. I thought I was getting a great price on an in-dash navigation/DVD system and 2 Head rest monitors. I was talked into going for the higher model with blue-tooth features. Great got my truck back and had them go over the basic functionality of my new system. It seemed like the service guy didnt really care, he just wanted me out of there. Anyway drove the truck home and I tried to test the bluetooth calling and the Microphone doesnt work!! For the money I paid in cash, I wanted the system to be done right and on the first time!! So I go back and let the sales guy (JT) know my MIC on the bluetooth calling doesnt work. Ofcourse he was eating in the back because he still had food in his mouth!! He tells me come back tomorrow and we'll check it out. Absolutely horrible service. You want me to take another day-off so you can fix your F-ups!! Stop eating and check the problem while I was there!!! Now I am too upset to go back. The Bluetooth calling doesnt work still!!! I want to complete my system with a sub and amplifier but I will not come back here!! I urge everyone else to do the same! read more

Amazing customer service!! I was there indecisive on what speakers to get and they took the time to go in go detail The difference between the speakers and which ones I should purchase. I was able to walk out feeling like I was helped and not robbed. Will definitely be going back and only purchasing my audio from this place. I even ended up purchasing a new head unit! Thank you for all of your time and help. read more

Do not come to these hacks... go down the street to Audio Addiction instead. I was shopping for a new system for my 30ft RV and went here for an estimate. I specifically told the guy I wanted middle-to-high end equipment and that I'd be checking the net to make sure I'm getting a good price. Well he gave me a quote for the entire system, but all I remember is that he was trying to sell me the cheapest model Orion speakers for over $200 for each set (they are $50-60 speakers). I ended up getting a top of the line system from Audio Addiction for a reasonable price and their lead tech Daniel knows what he's doing and does clean work, and they will fix any issues for you after the sale. This place is your typical run of the mill car stereo place run by some ghetto hacks that know jack about customer service. Stay away! read more

My family and I are repeat customers! I absolutely love my little blue bug and my stereo stopped working for over a week. They fixed my stereo in under 5 minutes. They only have you pay for exactly what you need and do not try to up charge you. read more

Shantel is very nice women with great customer service. The price was right $$, l was more than satisfy. I'll be back 4 show!!

I gave my business to this shop, and leave with a broken windshield.And not just a small crack, but a giant impact causing major damage. Shop rep denied, denied, wow shop full of cameras, but still denied. read more

SUMMARY: I couldn't recommend this shop any more strongly. I brought my vehicle to them for a complex job which over 50 shops had told me was impossible (1 shop said they could do it, but that I would lose a lot of the features I wanted to keep and it would cost $3,000+), and even though we hit a few speed bumps in the process the finished product is AMAZING. Other notes: * Able to do what 50+ other shops told me was impossible! * Maybe the most knowledgeable personnel I've ever encountered * EXTREMELY friendly and awesome staff * Large shop with tons of inventory, though limited on powered-on displays * If you need a complex job, make sure you give them time to do it. The end result is extremely high quality - but quality and detail takes time, too! DETAIL: I bought a 2015 Honda Crosstour EX-L in March of this year. The car has a weird but very cool dual-screen setup, with cameras displaying on top and the stereo in the middle of the dash. I was worried that my preferred stereo equipment would not work in the car because of the dual screens (not to mention it uses a CAM BUS and integrates a lot of crucial features into the stereo), but when I called 4 car audio shops near where I lived at the time, three told me they could "definitely" do the work. So I bought the car ... annnnnnnnnnd of course, all 3 shops then told me it could not be done!!! After pouting for a couple of weeks, I got to work calling every car audio shop in SoCal, trying to find someone who could do it. After about 50 phone calls, I spoke with JT at Advanced Car Stereo. JT not only told me it could be done - he said that they had done it several times, and provided me with enough detail that I believed him. It was an expensive job which entailed about a day and a half of work - but at this point I was excited to find someone who could do it, and had no qualms with the $1500ish price tag (which included a small 5 channel amp and an 8" kicker sub to replace the weak factory one). From the beginning, JT stressed that he needed time with the car, but I pushed him to get it done faster since I lived far away and was going to have to rent a car. The job was completed on schedule at the end of the fourth day, but there was a laundry list of problems having to do with lost functionality, appearance of the fiberglassed kit and so forth. I scheduled an appointment to come back in a week later, but asked for same-day service and then I got stuck in traffic and arrived late. Still, they were able to fix a few of the simpler problems - but didn't have enough time to handle the complex ones. So we set a third appointment for a future date when their lead installer had returned from surgery, and when I had time to leave the vehicle for a few extra days. Now you might think I was unhappy at this point, but I really wasn't. It's true that the job was far from perfect - but the system DID work, which everybody else said was impossible, and the staff were extremely friendly and trying very hard to correct the issue. In all honesty, I think they were more concerned with the issues than I was. I kind of went into this expecting it not to be perfect, all things considered - but they are perfectionists, and didn't like the idea that it wasn't. Anyway, I returned for my third appointment this week. As had been the case before, they stressed that they wanted some extra time with the car. We agreed on four full days (with a fifth half day if necessary). As the car was nearing completion, the installer (James) texted me photos and kept me updated on when it would be completed. And when I got to the shop to pick up the car, my jaw pretty much dropped. It was a night and day difference. Even though, as mentioned above, I was willing to accept the install as it was (I just wanted the bugs worked out) they did a complete tear-down and reinstall, and this was absolutely amazing. The install literally looks completely factory, with every feature now working perfectly, and the stereo tuning had been improved, giving the car a richer and more vibrant sound. Even though it took a while to get it done, the finished result far, FAR exceeded my expectations. It's hands-down the nicest, cleanest install job I've had in any vehicle I've owned (and I've owned a lot) - and that for a job which everyone else said was impossible. (BTW. in case you're wondering, the only additional expense incurred after the initial installation was just a few tips - and honestly I wish I'd had enough cash to tip James more than I did at the final pickup, because he did such an amazing job!) Anyway, bottom line: these guys are truly the best, with two different installers who were both able to pull off an 'impossible' job, and they have an absolute commitment to perfection which commands respect - and our business! read more

Got 2 modest 10" subs for my civic. Everything works smooth & clear. The person who helped me was very educated. I took his suggestions and am glad I did, as I'm a novice with audio equipment. All in all, very pleasant experience. Not overly expensive either. read more

Shopping for a dash cam they told me the brands they have one of which is one I had an interest in. Purchased and installed for a very good price. They did have to mount the rear facing camera on the back window after letting me know this was their only option. I have a Tundra the back window goes up and down. I guess I could unplug the camera to roll the window down how often do you roll the window down? But as soon as they told me I wanted to roll the goddamn thing down every 5 minutes but I digress. I found a bracket online to take the camera off the back glass and have it installed on a bracket that goes underneath the weatherstripping so the window could go up and down I asked them if the bracket would work the installer said yes. So I ordered it. After the bracket came in the mail I stopped in the shop it took them all of 10 minutes to take the camera off the back glass and install it on the bracket and mount said bracket no charge. I can't say enough about them and my experience there. They did a very good job from the sale, scheduling to the install. So now I can say I have a stereo guy. And that is best review for a shop I can give. read more

I would give negative stars if possible. I had taken my vehicle there to have an after market alarm and cd changer removed. When I picked up the car it was kind of a mess but OK I was in a hurry and they didn't even go out with me when I picked it up. Then I got it home and the ignition bezel was broke, the trunk light was out of place and the issue caused by the alarm was still an issue. I had to leave town so I couldn't deal with them on that day. I ended up taking the car somewhere else and these guys hadn't even taken the alarm out. They did cut some wires and made a bigger mess. These guys had been complaining online that they never get the chance to make things right so I stop by and try to get it resolved. I didn't ask them for any of the additional repairs that they contributed to or anything else. What I asked them to do was refund the money for the work they obviously didn't do. I showed them the invoice for the alarm removal from the second company. What I got in response is a smart ass that couldn't care less about what had happened nor taking his responsibility. Like I said I didn't ask for anything else but a refund on what they didn't do and were paid for. He gave me a bunch of double speak about 2 alarms. I clearly told them I wanted the after market alarm removed. No apology, no refund, nothing but BS Moral of the story is that when you see these reviews give them some heavy consideration. The guy, who appears to be a manager (I won't be descriptive), is a piece of work who does not care about honoring their work or a business reputation. I can assure you that this one incident has cost them a lot more in business and reputation than the refund would have. Since then I have gone to a competitor who is reputable and am spending several thousand dollars on audio and alarm systems. read more

Highly recommend this place. I have had two DVD players installed and a deck in three different automobiles here and all results were great. The last DVD player had some issues with volume and I brought it back and they went above and beyond fixing it and making it right. Will definitely return in the future. read more

The customer service is good but the attention to detail of the install is unsatisfactory. I got a simple double din install along with a back up camera on my car. The wire for The Bluetooth mic was left untucked under the glove compartment. The weatherstripping along the door jambs were not properly latches back together, the a pillar on the driver side was in the same predicament. I had to button it up properly myself. The techs don't care if they leave hand prints on my tan interior. The placement of the rear camera was an after thought and also misaligned. read more

Owner is an honest business man. Took care of me.

I can't go into enough detail with how great my experience was. I went to three separate places getting quotes and information. I not only wanted a dvd system in the back of my truck for my kids, but I wanted the best security money could buy. Advanced Car Stereo was more than a step above the rest, their prices were FAR under the competition. Chantelle (and I'm sorry if I've mis-spelled your name) was amazing. Knowledgeable, sweet and made me and my family feel like appreciated customers. Labor was cheaper than the other local places, and she made sure my entire system was done in an extremely timely manner. I had the entire headset system, with wireless headphones and a top of the line viper alarm system, they also installed the system that I can control the whole car from my phone or apple watch. When I'm ready for more business this is where I will go. Between the customer service and the price, I couldn't ask for a better local company. read more

I went and got an alarm put in today, spent 250 am not sure if am happy are not, it's just your basic alarm! My gut says that's pricey, my mind days idk the guy was cool though! read more

Advanced Car Stereo - The king! - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - Murrieta, California

Came here about a year ago to upgrade my factory stereo for a 90's 300ZX and also decided to install a Viper alarm and tint the windows. Everything came out great and I left a happy customer. Fast forward a year and my alarm had suddenly gone unresponsive. I brought it in and within an hour they had diagnosed the problem and replaced the faulty components for free! I also requested another job and though they were busy when they found out I had come from San Diego they knocked it out and had me on my way within half an hour. Super impressed with their customer service and quality of work, highly recommended! read more

They gave me a great deal on my amp and sub, did a great job installing also. I recommend highly.

five stars. definitely worth the drive from San Diego to Murrieta. also these guys have great communication skills --responded to my estimate request through Yelp. ..backup camera for my Ford, best price & customer service ! but it is pretty hot in Murrieta -102° today ? no prob read more

It was ok, the person who helped me sound like he was having a bad day, and when I called too ask for the new address, he was not very friendly. That's why I asked him "is he having a bad day" he asked why and I told him he is not very friendly. read more