"Clean installs. Real cold A/C. Better sound."
Car audio, CarPlay, remote start, security, cameras, and classic-car comfort upgrades done right in Merced for 30+ years.
Saturday visits: appointment only. A 50% deposit is required to secure a weekend spot. Use the online quote form to request Saturday availability.
"Installed right. Built to last. Done for real drivers."
Car Plus is a car audio and installation shop in Merced focused on clean work, smart system design, and upgrades that actually improve the way a vehicle feels every day. We install CarPlay and Android Auto, speakers and subwoofers, remote start and security systems, backup cameras and dash cams, and classic-car audio and Vintage Air systems. Whether it is a daily driver, a work truck, or a 1979-and-earlier classic, the goal is the same: clean fitment, reliable performance, and a finished result that does not feel hacked together.
Looking for a car stereo shop near Merced? We install CarPlay, Android Auto, radios, amps, speakers, and subs with clean fitment that looks right in the dash and sounds even better on the road.
Explore Audio →Warm the vehicle up before cold mornings, cool it down before hot afternoons, and add the right level of protection for how you actually use it. We install remote start and security systems with clean wiring, solid range, and smartphone control where it makes sense.
Secure Your Ride →If the factory system sounds flat, weak, or harsh, we build upgrades that actually fix it. Speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, DSP tuning, and sound treatment all matter — and the difference comes from proper design and install, not just swapping random parts.
Upgrade Sound →Backup cameras make parking and reversing easier. Premium Thinkware dash cams add clear front-and-rear coverage, strong night performance, and a better record of what actually happened — installed cleanly so they look integrated instead of stuck on the glass.
Explore Camera Upgrades →Your classic deserves modern comfort without losing its soul. We specialize in 1979-and-earlier vehicles — hidden audio upgrades, custom fabrication, and Vintage Air installs for real cold A/C without ruining the car's lines.
Restoration Audio →We build marine and powersports audio systems for boats, ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, and other specialty vehicles that need gear chosen for vibration, weather, moisture, and real-world use — with clean installation and reliable performance where it actually gets used.
Explore Marine & Powersports Audio →Official Dealers For
Our installers hold Mobile Electronics Certified Professional credentials — the only internationally recognized certification in the industry. Less than 5% of shops can say that.
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Practical insights on car audio, safety tech, remote start, tint, and classic car upgrades from the Car Plus team.
Classic Cars
How to preserve original styling while adding better sound and modern features.
Safety Tech
Front vs rear, parking mode, and why clean installation changes reliability.
Remote Start
Comfort, security, and daily convenience gains for Central Valley drivers.
"Where Precision Meets Passion."
No credit needed. We partner with 5 financing providers so there's an option for everyone — whether you're upgrading your daily driver or building out a classic.
Snap · Progressive · Acima: apply directly online · Sunbit · Affirm: available at checkout
Apply Now — No Credit Needed →Need better sound or real cold A/C before summer? Ask about Alpine audio upgrades and Vintage Air installs at Car Plus.
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