Recommended Car Stereo Shops in DMV?

Algar uses Goodman stereo close to their dealership in Pennsylvania. I have used them and they do a fantastic job. Not sure if you use Algar for service, but if you do, they can coordinate with them all at once.

Not sure if this helps, they are pretty far for you, maybe someone has a closer shop, but if you do decide to use them you will be pleased.

 

In my opinion there are two good choices ...

MD side of the beltway..

DSI Electronics
9855 Washington Blvd, Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 490-4197

VA side of the Beltway...

Hurley's Auto Audio
1524 Spring Hill Rd, McLean, VA 22102
(703) 790-8744 Gary

I have used both without issue.

 

+1 for Hurleys. And Lim's Ulpostry for interior is next industrial building over.

 

I sublet out work to Lim's and never had a complaint. Haven't been personally in years and I think the old man has since retired and son runs place now (?). Twenty years ago they did custom dash, center console, door panels,...on my Lancia and turned out nice. Surely the craft and experience has been traded down in the family that few other shops will have.

 

I've had Lim do my '95 355 spider seats and all seats and headliner in my '78 450 SEL. I am extremely pleased with the work and the interaction. Prices were reasonable too.

 

Car Trendz in Alexandria is excellent. Hurley's is technically best. Caught them one time trying to charge me full MSRP on discontinued gear though, over the going price of the replacement part numbers. Walked and never looked back. They have the best techs probably, but buyer beware.

 

I agree it's a bad name, but they are very good.

 

I've used Hurley's, probably got charged extra for the parts. BUT, the resulting Nav and rear view camera system on my Range Rover is fantastic over OEM.

 

I have never heard a single complaint, ever, about Hurley's service. It's universal. All the Penske dealers in Tysons recommend them exclusively.

 

Five people all suggested the same places and you are still skeptical because they don't post the best pics on the interwebz?

I've used Hurleys since the 1980's (remember Alpine advertising w/ Countach endorsement posters and Pioneer sponsored Ferrari 308GTB) and everything played cassette tape. Had a stereo stolen from a unique old car in 1985 that the thief ripped my dash in half getting it out. Hurley's took care of the entire claim including replacing the dash and with the insurance $ provided an upgraded system. Greedy I think not. Have gotten other stereo systems and alarms from them since. Greg Hurley is a stand up guy and that is how he has been in the business spanning decades. Employees come and go but the ones I've dealt w/ are also gearheads who appreciate cars and not just a techgeeks.

I manage a one of the above mentioned dealerships nearby and send lots of different types of work there no one else would ever figure out (haywire parktronics, navigation systems, mangled in collision remote radar detection system components, .....) and they always get it done so these are people who know more than screwing in components.

Lims, done business w/ them myself since 1990 w/ entire custom interiors to just a dropping headliner. And last 10 years at the dealership been sending them work (flood damage, convertible tops slashed, complex roof malfunctions, not Cheap & Fast Sue from GasMonkey stitching seats and door panels). Despite having demanding customer expectations because of the luxury brands we sell, never had a complaint.

Don't know if FB links to pics will work for you but Hurleys stereo system and alarm went in this years back. Car is a beast to drive so they let me drive into their workshop despite probably what their insurance wants to hear. Not anything special but already miles of other aftermarket wiring and they kept their wiring nicely hidden and keyless alarm probably going on about 10 years old still functions despite ingesting dust galore and driving thru a beaver pond.

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Alpine stereo and amp in my truck has taken a beating of jumps and bumps and still keeps blasting tunes.

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Lim's did dash, door panels and center consoles in my old jalopy. 20 years later and still together.

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Another super thing about both of them, someday when the Metro figures out how to run trains on Silver Line, you'd be able to drop your car and walk to Metro to go to work or shopping or home and pick up by riding Metro so no cabs or spouses following you all the way there twice.

 

If you want the quality shop that will do top work and not rip you off, Car Trendz.

As for Hurleys, their reputation isn't some out of control rumor from 30 years ago. They've maintained the best quality in the area for decades and it's very well known among car enthusiasts and dealerships alike. Their ability to retain the best talent and maintain quality control stands as a model for all service businesses. Doesn't mean I'm recommending them, just being fair. You choose Hurleys, you're getting the best, zero worry, zero hassle, but you'll pay for it.

 

Again, on the Maryland side..

There is DSI Electronics, been around for years as well, excellent work, and can take care of whatever upholstery issue goes with the electronics install.
http://dsielectronics.com/

Upholstery..
- The Leather Clinic in Rockville; http://www.leatherclinic.com/index.html

- Longo's Upholstery & Top Shop in Rockville; http://www.johnlongo.net/

- Victor's Custom Interiors in Glen Burnie; http://victorscustominteriors.com/

I have personally used each of these shops listed for various projects, custom, stock and/or repair, given a particular price point I was trying to be. None of them are what I would call cheap, but they all turn out a quality product for the money charged.

Yes, a couple appear to cater to motorcycles, however I can assure you they do autos as well.. including those precious Ferraris!

You have choices..

 

Driven Mobile Electronics

Not the best website but they do very good work.

-dsd