Mobile Apple CarPlay & stereo installation in the San Francisco Bay Area
OE Plus adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at your home or office in San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. A module retrofit to your factory screen costs $450–$600; a new stereo costs $200–$500 installed. Most installs take about 2–4 hours, depending on your vehicle and the type of stereo. We also install speakers, amps and subwoofers.
Prices · Updated November 2026
How much does an Apple CarPlay or stereo install cost?
Apple CarPlay retrofit
$450–$600
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto module added to your factory screen.
New stereo
$200–$500
An aftermarket stereo, most with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Speakers
$200–$400
Per pair. Door speaker upgrades, with Dynamat sound deadening on request.
Amp & subwoofer
$500–$700
An amplifier and subwoofer for fuller, deeper sound.
Typical installed price, updated November 2026. We confirm the exact price for your car before booking. Travel: We have a mileage charge for trips over 45 miles from San Francisco. All prices
Your options
Should you retrofit Apple CarPlay or get a new stereo?
Recommended if you have a factory screen
Apple CarPlay retrofit · $450–$600
We add an Apple CarPlay / Android Auto module to your factory screen. It is more reliable than replacing the stereo with an aftermarket Android-based unit, and your dashboard keeps its original look.
Best for cars without a screen
New stereo · $200–$500
We replace the stereo with a new unit from Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine or Sony. Options include large tablet-style screens, wireless or wired Apple CarPlay, and budget Bluetooth stereos.
What’s included
What happens during an Apple CarPlay or stereo install?
Check your car
Text us your year, make and model. We confirm what fits and whether a retrofit or a new stereo is the better choice.
Open the dash
We remove the dash and console trim carefully, without damaging clips or panels.
Install and wire
The module or stereo is connected with the right harness and dash kit for your car.
Keep your controls
Where your car supports it, we add the interface that keeps your steering wheel controls working.
Test and hand over
We pair your phone, test Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, calls and audio, and refit every panel.
Brands
Which stereo brands do you install?
We install stereos from Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine and Sony.
- Pioneer
- Kenwood
- Alpine
- Sony
See the Apple CarPlay stereos we recommend
What vehicles can you install in?
From everyday commuters to luxury and performance cars, we install in a wide range of American, Japanese and European vehicles.
Bought a stereo already? Text us the model and we’ll confirm we can install it.
Install gallery
Recent Apple CarPlay & stereo installs
FAQ
Apple CarPlay & stereo questions
How much does it cost to add Apple CarPlay to my car?
An Apple CarPlay / Android Auto module retrofit to your factory screen costs $450–$600 installed. Replacing the stereo with a new Apple CarPlay unit costs $200–$500 installed. These are typical OE Plus prices, updated November 2026. We confirm the exact price for your car before booking.
Should I retrofit Apple CarPlay or replace my stereo?
If your car has a factory screen, we usually recommend a retrofit. Adding an Apple CarPlay module to the factory screen is more reliable than replacing the stereo with an aftermarket Android-based unit, and it keeps your dashboard looking original. For older cars without a screen, a new stereo is the way to go.
Do you install Android Auto too?
Yes. The module retrofits we install support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and so do most of the stereos we recommend. A few models are Apple CarPlay only, such as the Sony XAV-AX1000. Tell us which phone you use and we’ll recommend a unit that works with it.
Can you upgrade my speakers and add a subwoofer?
Yes. A speaker install costs $200–$400 per pair, and an amp and subwoofer costs $500–$700 installed. We can add Dynamat sound deadening to the doors during a speaker upgrade. Text us your car and what you want to improve, and we’ll recommend the parts.
How long does an Apple CarPlay or stereo install take?
Most Apple CarPlay and stereo installs take about 2–4 hours. The exact time depends on your vehicle and the type of install, whether that is an Apple CarPlay module added to your factory screen or a new aftermarket stereo. Text us your car’s year, make and model, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Book an Apple CarPlay or stereo install
Send the year, make and model of your car, what you want installed, and your ZIP code. Photos of your dash help. We reply with a price and the next open time.
Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM. Closed Sunday. There is no booking form; text or email us directly.