Emad at Platinum Car Audio is the real deal. I've been restoring my 1992 Bronco and I'm pretty tech-savvy, but no matter what I tried, I could never get the stereo and speakers sounding the way I wanted. I went to a few other shops and got the usual runaround -- everyone wanted to sell me a bunch of stuff and nobody could give me a straight answer. Then I went to Emad. Within minutes he knew exactly what the Bronco needed. He was honest right from the start and literally told me, "I don't want to charge you too much -- you only need a little tweak here and a little tweak there." That alone told me I was in the right place. He ended up adding a subwoofer in a spot I never would have thought would work, but it was exactly what the truck needed. The whole system sounds incredible now -- way cleaner, fuller, and better than I thought possible. He gave me a fair price, took the time to explain everything, and genuinely cared more about getting it right than selling me extra stuff. Emad is down to earth, easy to talk to, and clearly knows his stuff. If you want custom work, honest advice, and someone who will actually build the system you want within your budget, this is your guy. I'm sending all my friends here. Five stars all day. read more

If you are looking for the very best in car stereo, you can end your search here. This is a great shop. Fantastic customer service with great pricing. The owner, Emad, is trustworthy and very easy to deal with. His confidence and knowledge always brings me back. This time, my car needed full headlight restoration. They were very yellow and foggy. I could not see the road well at night. I contacted him and he gave me a quote right away and availability to choose from. I got there on a Saturday morning. While they worked on my car, I was able to relax on the comfy couches. In no time, they were done. I was amazed on how they were able to restore the dull, cloudy lenses to near-original condition. I cannot thank Emad and his team enough for always getting it right the first time. I love my car even more. I highly recommend stopping by and seeing what they have to offer. Definitely, a business you can trust. read more

Emad and team can't thank them enough for their professionalism and workmanship. Always there when I need them. I never have an issue and when I do Platinum Car Audio has the answer. It's that simple. Their hospitality is second to none. Prices are great what more can you ask for... thank you for your service and time. Platinum Car Audio Rocks! Be coming back. read more

Amazing service and work!! Big thanks to Emad and his crew! They installed my exhaust and it was done very meticulously. It sounds amazing. I 100% recommend PCA! read more

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Great shop, was willing to work with me on different price points and the owner is super friendly. They helped me out a ton, wired in some new speakers and a new head unit on my notoriously hard to work on car. read more

If you are looking for a place for your audio needs and want to be treated fairly and honestly this is your place. Emad will work with your budget, timeline, and any questions or concerns you have. I took my Ford Explorer in for a new display and I am very happy with the end product. Also, if you need to stay and wait for your vehicle the showroom offers an above average waiting area with nice leather couches, that are clean, and coffee, water, snacks, etc. I am really pleased with the service I received at Platinum Car Audio. read more

Great Guy Great Knowledge Great Work Perfect installation after previous screw up is wonderful to experience.. read more

Highly recommended for anyone needing electrical work or stereo upgrades! I recently noticed this shop on my way to work and called to ask if they handle wiring beyond car stereos. Emad, the guy on the phone, confirmed they do. I went in to have a wiring kit installed for a 4th brake light on my rear diffuser bumper. I also mentioned I was planning to upgrade my tweeters, and Emad offered me a great deal to do both jobs. He was very honest, clearly explaining the cost of equipment and labor, and whatever he quotes is exactly what you pay. I especially love that he set up my rear diffuser light to function as both a 4th brake light and a taillight. The team was also very efficient and finished the work quickly. Highly satisfied--thanks, Emad! read more

Platinum Car Audio - Diffuser light wiring done great! - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Diego, California

I couldn't be happier with my new sound system and window tint. The audio is crystal clear, the bass hits perfectly, and the installation looks factory clean. The tint came out flawless--no bubbles, no streaks, and it gives the car a sleek, professional look. The team at Platinum Car Audio really knows their stuff--friendly, professional, and detail-oriented from start to finish. If you want top-quality work and great service, this is the place to go. Highly recommend! Value is amazing. :) read more

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Absolutely the very best. Platinum Car Audio is exceptional in every way. I first came in to have a dash cam installed, and the work was done perfectly--clean, precise, and exactly as promised. Emad, the owner, is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly takes pride in his shop. His mechanics are top-tier. I later returned to have my brakes done and had the same experience: clear communication, impeccable service, and excellent workmanship. At this point, I can confidently say I've found my forever mechanic. I cannot say enough good things about Emad or Platinum Car Audio. Highly recommended. read more

My boyfriend and I brought our cars in to get dash cams installed, and he also added a backup camera. My boyfriend usually does extensive research, gets multiple quotes, and is hard to impress, but this place stood out. As a bonus, Emad was incredibly communicative, respectful, and genuinely helpful. He even recommended a less expensive camera for my boyfriend because the higher-end one wouldn't have worked with his CarPlay. We brought our own dash cams, and the installation price was very reasonable. After we dropped off the car, Emad noticed that my boyfriend was missing some CarPlay wires my boyfriend had thrown away during a previous install, called to explain, and got approval before adding a small, very fair cost for the wires. We appreciated the communication. Since I was satisfied with the experience, I also asked for a CarPlay quote for my own car, and it was better than anything my boyfriend found during his research. I'm getting mine installed next week. The installation pricing for CarPlay was extremely competitive compared to the other quotes we received. Overall, excellent service, great communication, and truly fair pricing. Highly recommend. read more

Platinum Car Audio installed a full aftermarket head unit in my 2015 Silverado in about 2 hours at a very reasonable price. The owner at the front desk was professional, respectful, and kind, and Chris, the tech in the back, worked with serious care and attention to detail. The install came out so clean it looks factory. They specialize in audio, but they're really a Renaissance shop that can handle a little bit of everything, from tint to suspension. I usually don't write reviews, especially for car shops, because it's hard to find an honest one, but this place breaks the mold in the best way. Highly recommend you can take your car here and feel relieved you did. read more

I got my JBL Basspro Hub installed here for my 2023 Subaru Outback. I cannot recommend this place enough. Eman was super responsive, easy going, asked for what I was looking for. Price was super fair and they did an incredible job on the install. All the wires are hidden, sounds clean. He doubled checked the work with me when I got back to the shop. I will definitely be back for anything else I need. read more

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I am a returning customer, and for good reason. Platinum Car Audio previously did a custom install of my NVX subwoofer in the spare tire well. When it was time for the next phase (Morel speakers + heavy sound deadening), I didn't look anywhere else. The experience was seamless. Jesus at the front desk was excellent--he greeted me right at the door, had my 9 AM appointment paperwork ready, and got me checked out quickly at the end. Emad (the owner) was upfront about the labor breakdown, so there were no surprises. But the real highlight was Chris, the technician. He knows I'm particular about my Mazda CX-5, and he respected that. He even invited me back to the bay to physically inspect the Kilmat sound deadening inside the door panels before closing them up. It's rare to find a shop with that level of transparency. Consistent, professional, and worth every penny. read more

Emad and his crew at Platinum Car Audio are awesome. They upgraded the stock audio system in my 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL last week, and they did a fantastic job at a great price. Before confirming with Emad, I drove around San Diego getting estimates from several other shops. Emad got me a great set of Alpine speakers that fit my Jeep, along with an amp and a subwoofer. It sounds excellent. Emad is super-knowledgeable and easy to work with. I would go with Platinum Car Audio again, and I recommend Emad and Platinum whole-heartedly. read more

Platinum Car Audio is awesome! Super friendly and welcoming as soon as I walked in. They really took the time to go over everything with me and gave solid recommendations for my car. You can tell they know their stuff and care about their customers. Their prices are the best I've found, and the quality of work is top notch everything came out clean and sounds amazing. Definitely coming back here for more upgrades in the future. Highly recommend these guys! read more

EMAD AND THE PLATINUM CAR TEAM did an amazing job with my 2021 jeep sounds installation! Great price and they priced match!

Amed was awesome. Since the moment I created the project. Was quick to respond. Clear price. The installation was faster than expected. Even took the time to explain the whole set up. He is the only person I'm going to for future work. Highly recommend. read more

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Service was top notch and very well priced. Excellent customer service not just from Emad but from his audio installer that hooked up my system on my Cadillac. read more

Had an amazing experience with Platinum Car Audio! They are installing Apple CarPlay in my Porsche Cayman and the service is absolutely top-notch. The team is professional, knowledgeable, and very detail-oriented. Everything was explained clearly, the installation is clean, and they really care about doing the job right. Highly recommend them for any premium car audio or tech upgrades! read more

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Fixed my front stock speakers and put some kickers in for a reasonable price and I'm definitely coming back here to explore some more options they have as far as their multiple car customizations they have to offer! read more

Asked for a rear camera installation on my 2008 G37, and they quoted me back within 10 minutes. Super happy with the results of the job. 10/10 read more

I just want to say how extremely happy I am with Platinum Audio and Emad! He was super honest with me about car stereos, he was patient and he took care of my car. Ordered replacement parts and took the time to find days that work best for both of us! Please do not go anywhere else, this guy and his team work magic! read more

Came in for a full audio upgrade. 10 out of 10 would recommend. My daily driver has not become my favorite car to drive. read more

Platinum Car Audio - 1999 Ford Mustang. OEM radio/cassette/cd player. Cup/phone holder. Came in to for a Pioneer head unit and full audio upgrade. - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Diego, California

Great experience. Fantastic and friendly staff and workers. They were affordable with all the service. I got my vehicle fully serviced and it was cheap and the tint job was amazing. I found my new permanent car shop for all my needs. These guys care and can always beat the prices I got quoted for. read more

Platinum Car Audio - Car Stereo Installation Near Me - San Diego, California

I loved the quality of service that Platinum Car Audio provided when I brought in my radio to be installed by them! Emad was very down-to-earth, upfront, and honest with his quote for services. He also hooked me up with a rear view mirror dashcam, the Wolfbox G930. Emad was very attentive to what my needs were and answered my questions frankly, which I appreciated. The whole experience made me feel assured that I was leaving my car in capable hands. The radio and dashcam installs were done very well, there was virtually no trace of work having been done after the installs were completed. I will definitely be coming back to have them advise me on, and install for me, a custom sound system in my 370z, and definitely other work or mods that I plan on doing! I'd recommend Emad and his shop, Platinum Car Audio, to anyone who needs any work done! read more

Awesome service got me in that day to upgrade my stereo. They went above and beyond. Good people thank you!!

I am newer to the car scene in terms of external modifications and upgrades. I had an excellent first experience with Platinum Car Audio thanks to great customer service from Emad. I came in to get sound deadening done on my cars and was planning on upgrading my own car speakers myself. From the start, Emad was very welcoming and enlightened me with a lot of car knowledge. They walked me through the process and ended up price-matching the speakers I was going to get while installing them for free. The difference after the install was night and day, and the road noise was significantly quieter. The sound system itself was amazing and completely blew my stock speakers out of the park. Everything was installed cleanly and quickly. If you're serious about improving your car or car audio, I highly recommend Platinum Car Audio. I will definitely come back whenever I want to upgrade my car. read more

Awesome place with excellent customer service! These guys installed my subwoofer quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend as the price was the best available as well. Great place to get your stereo worked on. Thanks guys read more

Inquired through yelp to Emad. He got back to me quickly and told me to bring my car in the following day so he could listen to my car's speaker problem. He was very transparent with what he thought would be best for my situation. We talked about pricing/speaker recommendations & Emad was very understanding of my budget for this project. Was priced perfect for me! He offered to get my car done same day, but since I had some obligations to take care of, I politely declined and scheduled for a few days later right at open. Showed up at 9am on the dot, handed the keys over to him, and my car was done less than 2 hours later! He also took a look at my front car emblem which was loose & gave me his best recommendation for it. I'd recommend this place to my friends & anyone else who's looking to get this type of work done on their car. Will hopefully be back when I'm ready to get some more work done. Thanks again Emad! read more

Great service! Everybody was nice and helpful. I had questions about an alarm system installed on a vehicle I recently purchased and I received top tier service and expert knowledge. I will definitely be back! read more

I dealt with with Emad. Love this place! They do great work. They have great prices and most of all they really care to about doing good work. I wouldn't bring my car to any one else for car audio, window tints and even mechanical work. Ask for Emad! read more

Emad helped me replace a broken light bulb within 30 mins day of! Super friendly, fast, helped beat stealership prices. Coming back for a wrap and fog lights for sure read more

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Amazing Experience. I went to get an audio system installed. The team was so nice and hospitable the moment I walked in, they were quick and did the job better than I expected. 10/10! read more

I went to Platinum Car Audio to have a dash cam hardwired into my Lexus. I was immediately greeted by the owner Emad, the owner. Friendly and professional. My installation required some troubleshooting...which Ebad and staff handled efficiently. The job was well done and handled with quality...at a very fair and good cost. I highly recommend Platinum Car Audio for all you audio needs. read more

**One of the most frustrating experiences I've ever had at an auto shop -- or any business.** I came in to have a dash cam hard-wired, and although the price seemed fair at first, the workmanship and customer service were not. When I got home, I discovered the dash cam wasn't recording in parking mode. After looking closer, the constant-power line had been connected to the electrical exhaust flap, a circuit that only provides power when the driver is present in the vehicle. I returned the following week for them to correct the installation. What should have been a simple fix turned into a three-hour ordeal. They repeatedly ignored the manufacturer's instructions, connected the kit to low-amp, critical circuits, and selected incorrectly rated fuses even after I pointed these issues out on multiple occasions. Ultimately, I got so frustrated, that I ended up wiring the ACC cable myself in the shop, because the polarity was still reversed when they handed over the car. After an emotional discussion with the owner on the phone a few days later, the owner agreed to provide a partial refund. I drove to the shop after the phone call to pick up the refund, but when I arrived, he refused to honor it - instead the owner yelled at me and told me to leave his store. Overall, this experience was a major headache and a significant waste of time and energy. With the way this job was handled from start to finish, and how poorly the owner handled my complaint & refund, I can confidently say I won't be returning. read more

Emad and his team did a great job taking care of my infotainment and audio problems on my Subaru. Quick and very friendly service with great transparency. read more

First of all I want to give a big Thank You to Emad and his crew for a great experience at Platinum Car Audio. Went in a for a dash cam install but when I got home the rear camera was not working. Called Emad and came in a few days later for him to check what was going on. He assured me that he will find out what's going on and fix it. And he did after a bit of investigation and perseverance he found the faulty cable on the dash cam. Instead of taking it off returning the DC to the manufacturer he had another cable that he was able to use and fix the issue. Not many companies around like that anymore that go out of their way to make the customer happy like Emad did. It was a really great experience and I am so glad I chose Platinum and I will most definitely be going back for speaker upgrade next. No need to look anywhere else because Platinum Car Audio is the place to go for all your car audio needs . Trustworthy and honest . read more

Emad and his team did an outstanding job repairing the electrical and structural damage to my car caused by another car audio shop. Not only did they fix the issues with precision, they went above and beyond installing an incredible audio system that sounds absolutely amazing. Emad did everything he said he would do and much more. His attention to detail, professionalism and dedication to customer service exceeded my expectations. The value and quality I received here cannot be overstated, very highly recommended! read more

Emad called back right away and I made an appointment with him to get a quote for the work I wanted done. He worked with me on the price and extra work I requested. Easy to work with and explained everything to me once installed. The installation is pretty clean. I'm bringing my other car in for some work to be done as well. That's how I feel about the shop and the service. read more