California Car Sounds

This is the worst place ever. Had to go the ""Soundman"" to get my car fixed. Filed a complaint with Bureau of automotive repair case # 2011012028 in case you need proof. I was told the wiring looked like it was done by a 5 year old. Steve is an idiot. more

I came here to get Automatic door lock and an alarm installed on my car. I already had the motor and the alarm so I just wanted them to install it. Steve the main guy that works went off about how the motors I bought werent good and that he would install German made motors. So I agreed and I paid more for him to install his own motors and alram. In less than a year the motor on my my left side passanger door jammed 3x. The third time it jammed so badly I couldnt even lock my door and he refused to fix it despite his promise of a ten year warranty. He wanted to charge me $75 for a new motor. I went home and I fixed it myself. I found out that the motor was just jammed again and that the motors he used were exactly like the ones I had and they were not German made. This guy is a big liar who acts like he knows a lot but he doesn't. So if you like your car and you dont want him to mess it up go somewhere else. more

These guys are quick, affordable and razor sharp on product knowledge. I had a full system installed (3 amps; 1 subwoofer; 1 head unit). In three hours these guys did what other Car Audio shops told me would take days and adsorbent amounts of money. The owner [Steve] has more than 30 years experience in the Car Audio industry. His knowledge reflects in his sales, service and installations. Whether you're a Car Audio enthusiast or just looking for a pair of speakers to throw in your car, the team at California Car Sounds will make sure that you walk out with crystal clear sound at an affordable price! more

I came here with the highest expectations from Yelp, but let me warn you I GOT RIPPED OFF. I came in looking to get a ipod kit from my car. I specifically asked for the ""DICE BMW iPod / iPhone Integration Kit for 3 Series/M3 99-06 (E46) - SILVERLINE Pro"" for $169.99. After going back and forth for a few days they said they would get it in for me. I was quoted around $240 or so, sounds great. When I got there, they quickly and promptly installed it and showed me it worked before running the wires. ""Great!"" I thought. I sat in the waiting room and the owner Steve comes up to me and tells me that I need a special interface cable because the one in my car isn't compatible. I'll trust the guy I thought.. He charged me an extra $40 or so for the cable. When the installation was finished I signed off, paid and was on my way.. Stupid of me not to check because I found it, it cost me $381.93!!!!! I did my research, called the creators of the kit and got a email in writing that their are no extra interface cables ever needed for the kit for my car/model. I got charged $45 for a bogus cable, he installed a USED Silverline Kit, and even taking it at face value I got charged $200 for a 1 hour installation. It's a very simple installation, I didn't have the tools but I figured I'll just pay someone, big mistake. To top that off, they accidentally charged my credit card twice, they did fix that and I believe that was a earnest mistake. But they will lie to your face and charge you and arm and a leg. Beware, I will not recommend this place to anyone. Pros: Quick installation Cons: Will lie to you, charge you for unnecessary extra things more

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR HERE. These guys completely ripped me off. My car stereo was broken, so I took it there. Over $200 later they said it was fixed, but it wasn't, so I kept taking it back. Then they said they'd have to send my unit out to a specialist. I was told by two different employees that it wouldn't cost anything extra. When the unit came back, I handed over my car, and when I went back to pick it up, they handed me another bill for over $200. Then they held my car hostage, wouldn't let me pay by credit card even though they have a sign right there on the counter saying they do and when I asked why he wouldn't accept it he said ""I don't give a sh*t what you think."" IF YOU LOVE YOUR CAR, DO NOT PUT IT IN THESE GUYS' HANDS. I WOULD HAVE GIVEN THEM ZERO STARS BUT IT REQUIRED ME TO PUT AT LEAST ONE. Pros: They're very good at lying Cons: Will trick you into how much everything costs more