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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5756 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers highly value the overall performance of the In-Dash Car Stereo Install, with many noting its appealing look and the speed of installation. The connectivity, especially the Bluetooth feature, is also appreciated. Some customers have reported issues with radio functionality, wiring, noise levels, and microphone placement.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dont do it here! You may serioursly regret it!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I know buying a stereo with free installation is awesome but you get what you pay for. I admit the techs were very nice but not qualified enough, at the end of the day I ended up with more problems than resolved, wasted 3 weekends in a row for them not to resolved anything and my car being worse than before. Had a head unit and front speakers installed, everything seemed ok but before I got home the sound stopped working. Went back 3 times for them to figure out and no results, ended up putting back the original car stereo that worked before, thdy blammed it on the car and that was it. A couple of days later all my climate controls died, also never an issue before. So now I have to take my car somewhere else to fix all the things that worked before they touched my car. Big corps they dont care about the customers

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Never Again

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I thought that it would take less time for Best Buy to install some simple retro-fitted car audio than it would take me to install it but I was wrong. If you're just starting to work on a car 90 minutes after the appointment time, then something is terribly wrong with your organization. I left the installation having no confidence in their work. Two specific gripes: (1) they didn't even bother to set the clock on the new device to the correct local time, & (2) there was a remote control for the new receiver that was still in the box - I would have never thought to look in the box for a remote - it would have been thrown away if I hadn't dismantled the box for recycling (you'd think they would have removed the remote to install the battery and test it). Interactions like this one are why I would never trust Geek Squad for computer matters. If Best Buy can't mount and wire the cheapest car stereo they sell, then I surely won't trust them for computer matters.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Install problem not conveyed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I now see that the plastic case above steering wheel was broken by install and not told ..... It rattles What do I do at this point

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just OK

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When you call customer service they answer at another location. Had problem with my radio. Never picked up. Promised to fix my radio. The person was out that day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The service personnel were friendly but did not forewarn need that the stereo that I was buying would not work in my car.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Car sound system and install debacles

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My install (all 3 trips before I was so fed up I said good enough and cut my losses. First they talked me into a smaller unit (easier install). I wanted larger DIN2 because of me eyesight. I purchased the amplifier installation which included speakers On my third trip they told me it didn’t cover the second set of front speakers because the ones the BB install genie said would work didn’t I had to pay for install. They couldn’t find the install service on my account but it worked for the stereo and all of the remainder. On the day they said it was done, About 4months from the start of project, which was very difficult to. Get times scheduled for, like many weeks even when it was their mess up. I paid (again) and I pulled out to the parking to do some quality tests. On the rear speakers they had balance backward! Left was right and right was left. The simplest most basic function of any stereo is left and right. I have a vehicle where 2 speakers are one side and 1 is the other. Believe it or not it’s the same. WRONG

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tech was nice enough was a little frustrated I had to leave overnight due to original reason I came in was a alarm install

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Installation did not happen

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I left a review on another page and then saw this page that directly spoke to the installation. I bought a radio for my son on November 18 and was given an appointment date of 12/16/2018 at 11AM. This seemed like a long time but I bought the radio from your store for the professional installation and was willing to wait. When we took the vehicle in the Geek Squad had no technician available to complete the installation and no one contacted me to reschedule. I was told the next available appointment would be in January. TWO months after I purchased the radio, UNACCEPTABLE!! My son, a high school student, took off work for this installation. A complete waste of time for both of us and it cost him lost wages. As I said I bought this product for the professional installation but this encounter was anything but professional!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GeekSquadSupport
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      Thanks, Roger, for taking the time to share this with us. We're not fans of complications when it comes to installations and we apologize for the troubles that you faced with trying to get your son's radio installed. In regard to this, we would suggest working with the leadership team at your local store towards a resolution. You can locate your store and their contact info here - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/store-locator.

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not happy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not happy the xm radio keep coming off the dash and I had to install new tape. There is static on the radio when using xm. I plan to take it back when I get a chance

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    More install techs needed for car audio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was scheduled an appointment on 3/1 to check on previous install issue, no tech available and shop locked/closed Manager can't find appointment/consultation and set a new appointment for two weeks later....or at other stores in Memphis....like really?.... .way to go! Initial install 2/8/19.....as of 2/22 no radio, no sound Cant really comment on the actual product seeing that I haven't really enjoyed it yet Return coming soon.....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Geek squad did a less-than-good prep on my new MSI

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My new gamer computer was delivered to me without the anti-virus programs I paid for, and I immediately got ransomwared.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    came with a radio

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    this came with the radio, they did a good job installing it and i couldnt be happier with my new radio... thank you

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Radio technician

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The agent that installed my auto radio did not complete the job. He said that he could not connect the wiring since it was not a plug in. When I left, he had kept the manual and the remote to the radio. It took me several trips to you store and meet with the manager just to get the radio to work. The technician was one of the most unprofessional technicians.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bad service...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased with free install. Someone else took my spot and I didn't get it installed very upset and was put off till the following week.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GeekSquadSupport
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      Hello, Hjr314!

      I'm sorry to hear you weren't able to get the appointment time you wanted, and we'd like to discuss what happened. Please call us at (800) 433-5778.

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    More technical time could have been put into my install. Some things seemed rush but overall good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Still in Process

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All items purchased, delivered and in hand. High demand means a 4 week wait to use the Geek Squad services. Optimistic the work will be done just fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broke the trim kit in my car....

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The installer broke the trim in my car, then tried to tell me that it "was already like that". My dude, I drive this thing daily...I would notice if there was a giant piece of plastic flapping about. When he finally owned the fact that he "might have broken it more than it already was", the onus was on me to find someone to fix it and then bring the bill back to Best Buy. Trying to find someplace to replace the trim and can do so when I'm available was so much effort, I just "kinda-fixed it" myself and then gave up. Ridiculousness. When I asked to talk to a manager, I got one and explained my situation. He said he needed to research and would call me back. HE HAD THE INSTALLER CALL ME! Dude was confrontational ("why wouldn't you try to just work this out with me instead of going to my boss?!"). Horrible. I won't take any cars to BB for installs ever again. By a mile this was the worst experience I've ever had there. I'm still a customer only because the rest of my experiences (non-car-install) have been so good.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Sucked

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A simple install with a stereo that I bought from you I guess because it was only a free install the install was shotty with lots of errors tweeters that didn't work after I came in console lights on shifter not hooked back up , and mic wire just hanging lose , maybe if I paid ex for the install it would have done better but it was so many things to mention but bottom line is the workmanship sucked !!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GeekSquadSupport
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      Thanks for uploading your review. Every project comes with its own challenges, obstacles, and requirements so that they can be executed to their maximum potential. While our goal is to always ensure that our customers are appropriately taken care of and feel like they are in the right hands, it seems like that may not have been the case here. We’d like to sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, delay, or burden you may have faced. We hope that you will give us a chance to make it right and reach out to us at (800) GEEK-SQUAD or (800) 433-5778.

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have complaint about instalation. After they install radio in my car i smell burning and it is hesitating at 40 speed also i get air from my vent even ac is off. I went back right away they said we did not do anything.i never had a problem with my car. I called coustomer service they said go to the store. It installed in Sterling VA. It is still same way. This is my daughters car and she is student cant afford to fix it. Very disappointed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    basic install of dual head radio/cd player

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    Prompt time for install. Only problem is when we got home we noticed the radio does not come on when key is on Aux. Didnt bother going back to have this fixed.

    I would recommend this to a friend