Apple CarPlay and Android Auto installation
A touchscreen head unit in a vehicle-specific dash kit, wired through an interface so the backup camera, wheel controls and factory amplifier carry over with no cut wiring.
Newport Beach · 24.1 miles from our Carson shop
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Installation for Newport Beach
Newport Beach drivers bring older cars and trucks to Audio MotorSports, 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson, about 24.1 miles away, for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto installation that keeps the dash looking factory and the steering wheel buttons working. The same crew does ceramic window tint, Tesla window tint, speaker replacement, alarms and dash cameras, all scheduled in advance.
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Newport Beach requests
Speaker replacement
Component or coaxial speakers on adapter rings with sealed connections, so the doors go back together without a rattle.
Ceramic window tint and Tesla window tint
Solar Ceramic film hand-cut on a glass board; Tesla rear glass shrunk in one piece and the frameless doors trimmed to the seal.
Dash camera installation
Hardwired behind the mirror with parking mode, cable hidden in the headliner.
Car alarm installation
Viper alarm installation with the module hidden and every connection soldered.
Newport Beach to Carson
The shop is about 24.1 miles from Newport Beach, roughly forty-eight to fifty-eight minutes outside rush hour (approx). We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed on Sunday. Set a time by call or text, then wait in the shop or leave the car and come back for it. A head unit fitted with the right kit and harness never needs a second visit, which is what justifies the drive.
Wait inside (seating, Netflix, free Wi-Fi, restroom, water fountain) or take a walk: restaurants, coffee shops, a Starbucks, a mall and movie theaters are all within walking distance, which Newport Beach customers tell us makes the drop-off painless. Everyone is welcome here, and the shop is LGBTQ-friendly. The shop sits right off the 110 freeway, with easy access from the 405 and the 710 as well, so three freeways lead to it from Newport Beach.
Newport Beach prices
Head units, dash kits, interfaces and labor are quoted at the shop by vehicle. Published figures as of October 2026: Solar window tint $249 installed, Solar Ceramic $329 installed, Viper 3108V alarm $269 installed, Compustar 9910 remote start from $499. Tesla window tint is quoted by model. Payment plan available, ask Nick.
In the shop
What Newport Beach customers buy
Alpine iLX-F511 Halo11 11-inch Receiver
- 11-inch floating screen
Approximate installed estimate $2,424.95 parts $1,899.95 + labor $525
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
Call, text or come by for your exact price and package deals.
JVC KD-X280BT Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver
- Bluetooth
- Single-DIN
- 13-band EQ
Approximate installed estimate $569 parts $119 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
Call, text or come by for your exact price and package deals.
Pioneer TS-A878 3.5-inch Coaxial Speakers
- 15 W nominal
- Custom-fit basket
- 3 in cutout
Approximate installed estimate $200 parts $50 + labor $150
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
Call, text or come by for your exact price and package deals.
Kicker DS 43DSC3504 3.5-inch Coaxial Speakers
- 20 W RMS
- 88 dB sensitivity
- 3 in cutout
Approximate installed estimate $204.99 parts $54.99 + labor $150
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
Call, text or come by for your exact price and package deals.
Kicker 48CDF104 10-inch Down-Firing Loaded Enclosure
- 150 W RMS
- Down-firing
- 4 ohm
Approximate installed estimate $394.99 parts $169.99 + labor $225
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
Call, text or come by for your exact price and package deals.
Kicker CompC 50CWCS84 8-inch 4-Ohm SVC Subwoofer
- 100-200 W RMS
- Single 4-ohm coil
- 83.3 dB sensitivity
Approximate installed estimate $399.99 parts $99.99 + labor $300
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
Call, text or come by for your exact price and package deals.
Viper 2103V Keyless Entry System
- Two 4-button remotes
- 1/4-mile range
- Impact sensor
Approximate installed estimate $719.99 parts $119.99 + labor $600
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
Call, text or come by for your exact price and package deals.
Viper 3108V 1-Way Security and Keyless Entry
- Two 4-button remotes
- 1/4-mile range
- Six-tone siren
Approximate installed estimate $759.99 parts $159.99 + labor $600
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
Call, text or come by for your exact price and package deals.
Questions
Newport Beach questions we hear
Will a Newport Beach driver notice the difference in a professional CarPlay install?
Yes, every day. The screen sits flush in a kit made for the vehicle, the steering wheel buttons and backup camera keep working, and nothing behind the dash is spliced loosely. A unit installed that way works for years. The drive from Newport Beach is about 24.1 miles.
Can you install CarPlay in a car that has a premium factory sound system?
Usually, yes. Vehicles with a factory amplifier need an interface that keeps the amplifier and its speaker channels working with the new head unit. We check your year, make and model before booking and tell you exactly which functions carry over.
Does Android Auto installation cost more than CarPlay?
No. The same head unit supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so the price is the same and a household with both kinds of phones shares one screen. The quote depends on the vehicle, the dash kit and the interface, not on which phone you carry.
Is Tesla window tint available during a trip from Newport Beach?
Yes. Tesla window tint is a regular service: ceramic film shrunk by hand to the one-piece rear glass and trimmed on the frameless doors so it clears the seal. Book it on its own or with a dash camera installation, and plan to leave the car for most of the day.
Can dash camera installation be combined with a CarPlay appointment?
Yes. While the head unit is being wired, we hardwire the dash camera to a fuse tap with parking mode and hide the cable along the headliner and pillar. It adds a little time to the same visit and saves a second drive from Newport Beach.
Nearby cities we serve
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22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A, Carson, CA 90745 · Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–6:00 PM, closed Sunday
In-store pickup · Paid at the shop