Does Best Buy no longer offer car stereo receiver installations (paid or included with stereo purchase)? I've been wanting to upgrade my old car's stereo unit and now that I'm ready to buy, I see "installation may be available, but you'll need to choose a different store location" and no location near 250 miles around me seem to offer it. For reference, I was looking to buy a Sony unit with Apple CarPlay SKU: 6480147

Anyone have anything official backing this up?

I was thinking about having Best Buy install my sub and amp and wiring it as I’m not confident in my ability to make sure it’s working to the best of its ability.

Have any of you guys had anything installed by Best Buy? How was the quality? Would you say it’s worth the price

Hey yall,

Just set an appointment today to have a stereo installed. I purchased the stereo from Best Buy to qualify for the free install. My car has both a backup cam and steering wheel controls. I went out of my way to purchase a full install kit with the wiring harnesses (stereo, backup cam, steering controls, usb adapter etc), dash kit, the whole nine yards.

When I was scheduling the appointment, the fella let me know that I would still have to pay for the labor on the steering wheel controls ($64.99) and for the backup cam ($149.99)

Do I really have to pay 150 for them to join a few wires to my existing OEM backup cam? It seems absurd and at that rate I’d rather go through the process of doing it myself. Any feedback would be appreciated!

I’m planning to install an aftermarket car radio in my 2017 Honda Accord. The unit I ordered just arrived today, and I tried installing it myself, but I don’t have the proper tools, so I’m thinking about getting it installed at Best Buy.

On their website, I see a service called "In-Dash Car Stereo Installation" for $130. Is this the right service for installing an aftermarket head unit? Has anyone used Best Buy for this kind of installation before?

Also, how do I make an appointment for the installation? Can I book it online, or do I need to call or visit a store?

Went to bestbuy.com, entered my car information, selected a single din-receiver I liked, bought the recommended accessories to ship in and Geek Squad installation was free on this particular head unit. Went to the store per my appointment and in an hour they were done, said I had a bad fuse they replaced and as an added bonus the automatic lock system in my old car works again too. They showed me how everything on the system worked and asked if I had any questions. It was much cheaper than what my car mechanic was offering and everything works great. I definitely recommend geek squad for CarAv installation.

I've been a total tech member for a few years and it used to be great, most products had the option for free installation. However, the list of products that offer it at checkout (online) seems to be dwindling day by day. Can we create a list of products that are actually eligible for free installation?

I was thinking of getting the Pioneer DMH-2660NEX installed in my 2016 Outlander at best buy. I have installed non-carplay stereo receivers in my other cars before but they didn't have backup cameras, steering wheel controls or handsfree systems. Is there service any good? I know I will have to pay extra to retain the steering wheel controls.

I have always taken my vehicles to car audio shops as I usually get full systems installed. The quote I got just to put a double DIN head unit in my wife's Highlander seemed high. Considering trying a Best Buy. Any input?

How much do they charge to install a radio the customer supplies? I have a special radio I want to use that BB doesn't sell, but I don't want to install it myself. Hoping I can pay BB to do it. Thanks.

I have an '08 Porsche Turbo that needs the head unit replaced. I have an extended warranty (non-factory) that will cover the replacement. I'll be paying upfront and the warranty company will reimburse me later. However, they'll need to talk to the installer and depending on the cost (if it's over $1,000), they'll send an appraiser out to inspect. Is this something that Best Buy can do?

Also, I have Total Tech from a TV purchase a few weeks ago. What type of savings or benefits would I realize when using Best Buy's car stereo services. Thank you in advance.

From what I’ve read in most other threads, buying from Crutchfield and installing myself would be pretty easy. I feel like I’m savvy enough I could figure it out with their install guide and customer service. I’m noticing though the install kit with all the proper harness’ for steering wheel controls and camera is an additional $200. On top of the cost of the receiver. Most of Best Buy’s units have free installation. Am I missing something here? Is it better to just to go to Best Buy and have them do it?

Anybody know how the process works? How long does it typically take?

And I think I read it's $99 without the membership if you buy outside of best buy?

I somehow amassed a decent amount of Best Buy gift cards, and am considering a replacement of my ancient factory head unit (but not the speakers) with something more functional.

I have sufficient tools and knowledge to install it myself, but I can think of several other things I would rather do on a Saturday. Is the free installation that comes with most units from Best Buy “good enough” in terms of concealing the microphone wiring, positioning the microphone and satellite antenna, etc.? If so, is one store considerably better than the others for installation?