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New factory units can cost between
$600 to $3000. Built with higher quality standards,
OEM units are designed to support more demanding
specifications than typical aftermarket units.
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Many cars depend on the radio
unit for dashboard wheel audio system
controls, and more. Without |
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the original
OEM unit, these functions may not be operable.
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Factory OEM
radios match the design of the interior of
your vehicle.
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Factory OEM
units have large buttons and knobs that are
friendlier to use.
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Resale on non
original units will decrease the value of your
vehicle.
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Unlike aftermarket
units (which can be installed in any vehicle)
factory OEM radios are less likely to be stolen,
since they only work for the vehicle it was designed
for.
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The
owners of Bose systems will need to consider
the following:
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All Bose systems
for the last 13 years have external amplifiers
integrated into the OEM head unit with every
element custom-engineered to work together as
a whole.
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It is not possible
to match an aftermarket radio to a Bose speaker
amplifier correctly.
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If you install
a new radio, you will lose the Bose circuitry
and their special signal processing algorithms.
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Aftermarket units
will not work with Bose systems efficiently.
If you choose to purchase aftermarket units,
it will be completely necessary to purchase a
new head unit and speakers, and rewire the entire
vehicle.
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As
you can see, we are in the business of repair,
but in some cases the last resort may be to select
an aftermarket unit. If this is the case, be
aware of the following:
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Today, the majority
of the OEM factory units are designed double
din (the size of the complete unit). Aftermarket
units are typically single din. If you purchase
a single din aftermarket unit, you will need
a dash kit to compensate for the empty space
which is usually $15 to $30 additional to the
unit.
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With any aftermarket
purchase you will also need to purchase a wire-harness
or plug adaptor to be connected into your vehicle
for about $15 to $25.
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At most retailers,
an additional $50 to $90 charge will be required
for installation of the new unit.
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Aftermarket units
have smaller buttons which are not as user friendly.
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On some occasions,
aftermarket units will pick up engine electrical
interference since they are not designed specifically
for your car.
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provide the best possible service, an estimate
on a repair will be given after the unit is received
and fully examined. Once the problem is identified,
we will contact you within 2 days with an estimate.
If you chose not to repair the unit, there is
a charge of $55 for the estimate. |
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