Updated November 2026
Dash cams, backup cameras and stereos we recommend
These are the dash cams, battery packs, backup cameras and Apple CarPlay stereos OE Plus recommends and installs at your home or office in the San Francisco Bay Area. Buy the part online, then book us to install it. A hardwired dash cam install costs $250–$300 and takes about 2–4 hours.
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Dash cams
Dash cams we recommend and install. Front-only cameras record the road ahead; front + rear kits add a camera at the back glass.
Dash cam installation: $250–$300 front, $350–$500 front + rear
Front dash cams
VIOFO
A129 Pro
Budget friendly
Garmin
Mini 3
No screen; streams to your phone over Wi-Fi
DroneMobile
XC
Supports LTE streaming
Vantrue
E1
Built-in GPS
BlackVue
DR770X-1CH
BlackVue HD camera
BlackVue
Elite 10
BlackVue flagship model
Thinkware
U3000
Radar buffering (ADAS)
Front + rear dash cams
VIOFO
A229 2-channel
Budget friendly
VIOFO
A329S
4K 60fps, front and rear
DroneMobile
XC-RC1
Supports LTE streaming
Alpine
DVR-C320R
Alpine brand legacy
BlackVue
DR970X LTE Plus II
BlackVue 4K with optional LTE
BlackVue
Elite 10
4K + 4K flagship recording
BlackVue
SAFY9
4K + 1080p, front and rear
Vantrue
S1 4K
Budget 4K camera with ADAS
Thinkware
U3000
Radar buffering (ADAS)
Vantrue
N4 3-channel
Three-camera setup
LTE module
BlackVue
CM100 LTE
BlackVue LTE module
Dash cam battery packs
An external battery powers the dash cam while you are parked, so it records continuously without drawing on your car battery.
Battery pack installation: +$150–$200 on top of a dash cam install
External batteries
BlackboxMyCar
PowerCell 8
96Wh / 7,500mAh capacity
BlackVue
B-130A
Works with the BlackVue app
VIOFO
BP100
Budget friendly battery
Thinkware
iVolt Mini
Hardwire cable required
Backup cameras
Backup cameras we install. If your car has no factory screen, a replacement mirror with a built-in monitor can show the camera view.
Cameras
Natika
Wedge-style backup camera
Wedge style
Natika
License plate backup camera
License plate mount
Alpine
KTX-C10LP
License plate mount
BOYO Vision
VTL375TJ
License plate mount
PixelMan
Backup camera
License plate mount
Mirrors with a built-in monitor
Master Tailgaters
MR-10M2DVR4
4.3" monitor mirror
AUTO-VOX
T9
AUTO-VOX
V5PRO
Brandmotion
FullVUE
Apple CarPlay & stereos
Aftermarket stereos we install, from large tablet-style screens to budget Bluetooth units. Most support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Tablet-style stereos
Pioneer
DMH-WT8000NEX
10" display with Dolby SPHERA
Pioneer
DMH-WT5000NEX
10" display, single-DIN chassis
Pioneer
DMH-WT3800NEX
9" display, single-DIN chassis
Kenwood
DMX1058XR
10" display, single-DIN chassis
Alpine
ILX-F509 Halo9
9" display
Sony
XAV-AX8500
10" display, single-DIN chassis
Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, double-DIN
Pioneer
AVIC-W8600NEX
Built-in navigation, 7" screen
Pioneer
AVH-W4500NEX
Wireless Apple CarPlay with CD/DVD player
Pioneer
DMH-WC5700NEX
Wireless Apple CarPlay, no CD/DVD player
Pioneer
DMH-W2770NEX
Budget wireless Apple CarPlay option
Kenwood
DNX577S
Kenwood
DMX9707S
Sony
XAV-AX4000
Budget wireless Apple CarPlay option
Sony
XAV-AX6000
Wired Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, double-DIN
Pioneer
DMH-1600NEX
Budget friendly
Pioneer
AVH-2550NEX
CD/DVD player
Kenwood
DDX5707S
Kenwood
DMX4707S
Budget Kenwood option
Sony
XAV-AX3700
Upper-DIN chassis
Alpine
iLX-407
Shallow chassis
Alpine
iLX-W770
Shallow chassis
iDatalink Maestro-compatible stereos
Pioneer
AVIC-W8600NEX
Pioneer
AVH-W4500NEX
Pioneer
DMH-WC5700NEX
Pioneer
DMH-W3050NEX
Kenwood
DMX958XR
Kenwood
DMX9707S
Alpine
iLX-W670
Sony
XAV-AX6000
Stereo with a volume knob
Sony
XAV-AX1000
Apple CarPlay only, no Android Auto
Bluetooth stereos
Pioneer
FH-S520BT
Double-DIN
Pioneer
FH-S722BS
Slightly better screen
Install parts
Bypass module
ASWC steering wheel control interface
Not sure what fits your car? Text (415) 578-0682 or email inquiry@oeplus.co with your car’s year, make and model before you buy, and we’ll recommend the right part. Bought a camera already? Text us the model and we’ll confirm we can install it.
Book an install for your new part
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.
