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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 06:47 AM
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Radio Repairs These days

Who are you using now?? I know previously we had a member who went MIA on many with their radios so I am thinking more along the lines of a professional shop vs a start up in the basement.

Are they dependable? Can they add an AUX or BlueTooth input and an RCA output?
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 06:51 AM
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I was looking at the two companies below, any experience with either?

https://factoryradioservice.com/

https://www.carstereohelp.com/
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 07:40 AM
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Re: Radio Repairs These days

Well the site for the second link no longer repairs the cassette radio in my 1988 GTA with steering wheel controls. Those units may be on the endangered species list for lack of parts.

No experience with either. Both have decent websites. Might be worth calling them and explaining your problem, get a feel for their expertise.
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Old Mar 28, 2019 | 02:31 PM
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Re: Radio Repairs These days

I'm a 'basement radio guy' myself,.......... Here's a couple Professionals:


United Radio
https://www.unitedradio.com/automoti...manufacturing/

1 Factrory Radio
https://www.1factoryradio.com/

MNRElectronics
https://www.mnrelectronics.com/facto...imate-request/

Replacement Radios
https://replacementradios.com/gm-c-289_316.html


All should still be doing repair work, and most will install an AUX.



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Old Mar 28, 2019 | 02:38 PM
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I used MNR and they did a good job. They have a lot of old parts like ***** and faceplates as well.
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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 06:07 AM
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no offense meant, thanks for the links!
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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 09:34 AM
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Too bad 84TA ghosted, he did a great job on mine.
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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 11:51 AM
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Myself and my AutoRepair Shop I ran, used Dave's Auto Radio, in nearby Santa Rosa CA for decades. Sadly, Dave passed away from an illness he battled for years, a few years ago. RIP David!
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