How much is the labor cost to replace car stereo?

Question

I bought a replacement stereo but don't know how to install it myself. How much would you pay someone to install it?

Answer 1

well not including parts like $20 or $30 at best buy  

Answer 2

my friend got his done at best buy for $50....but they really didnt do the best job...things were lose and they messed up his dashboard...expect to pay 75 to get it done right

Answer 3

It is very easy to install the stereo yourself. Don't pay someone else to do it, teach yourself!. Knowledge is the best thing to have. Use your common sense, and learn something new. :)

It is seriously easy. Go to Wal-Mart or an auto parts store. Have someone that works there help you find the piece that mounts the stereo into your dash, and also the harness that connects to the plug/wires that is on your current stereo.

These 2 pieces of install equipment are matched on the backs of the packages by the model/year of your vehicle.

They are about ten bucks a piece.

Once you have these, take your dash off and remove the currently existing radio. Unhook the plug/clip that is in the back of the radio, and connect to the new plug you bought.

From there, it is all about color-connecting wires. All of the wire colors are the same on most every cd player, therefore the plug will have the same color cordinated wires. Twist the wires securely together. Use either butt/wire connectors or black tape.

(Although, if you have a vehicle that no longer has a stereo in the dash, or the plug has been cut from the wires inside your dash that connects to the stock stereo, disregard everything I said. haha)

Answer 4

Why are people even going to BEST BUY to have their stereos installed? Are you people that desperate. Never have a 2nd rate installer install anything in your car. Those guys at Best Buy are the guys that your local shops either refused to even give a look at, or got fired from the local shops. Take it to a local shop and have it installed correctly.