Thomas is amazing! He put a touch screen radio with a backup camera in my Dakota pickup and it looks and sounds incredible! His prices are so much cheaper than most and you won’t have to wait weeks or months to get the job done. He is very professional and thorough and will definitely be back for all my installs. He even helped me with my boat! Awesome guy all the way around. Go Cards!!!
What can I say about Tom“Auto Radio” Columbia, MO.Tom installed a new stereo system in my car and also in my Fiancé s truck. He did an amazing job on both systems, he ROCKS! This man is amazing and he knows his craft. I highly recommend him to take care of your stereo needs. He’s so kind and listens to what you want, and then some. If you need a new car stereo, speakers, etc he’s the man. Thank you Tom! You are the best!!!
Tom provides consistent, excellent customer service. When an inexpensive car radio failed after a couple of years, he gave me a good deal on a new, better-quality one. I am enjoying all of the new features!
Im posting for my husband, Les Wagner. We have old cars and newer cars and have used Auto Radio and Toms skills in multiple vehicles over the years. Always professional and knows his stuff. Recently, I took two vintage radios from 62 and 63 Buicks and asked Tom if he could check them out. He stopped what he was doing to help me. Super great guy with super great skills!
There’s a reason it only has 5 star reviews, Tom was fantastic! Very helpful and a man of character, I was in and out in less the 2 hours and the prices were extremely reasonable. Would highly recommend!
Tom was fantastic to work with on a new radio installation in our older car. We had to get new front speakers too, and he did a great job on every aspect of the installation. He called with updates before proceeding with additional work and had our car done in much less time than I anticipated. You can’t beat his work or the price anywhere in the area.
Extremely professional and friendly service. Tom was straightforward with the work needed to be done, and let me buy the parts myself. Highly recommend anyone to come to Auto Radio for any car stereo needs. If you are in Columbia, MO, or driving through it and the car stereo broke down, Tom is the man for you.Highly recommended. 10/10
I had a CD that would not eject from my Honda. Tom took a look, then worked a little magic & out came the disc. He said I got lucky, then took the time to show me how to clean a CD correctly. He would not take payment!Super nice Dude, I highly recommend for your auto audio needs!
Tom is phenomenal - a rare breed these days. He actually cares about the work he does. 15 or so years ago he did some sound work on my car. I looked him up just recently, and there he was - still in the same location, still full of integrity. He just did some checking for me on something after walking me through something (car stereo issue) over the phone, and didnt ask for a dime. I went to see him today (after 15 years) to thank him for the recent help with the car stereo issue that 3 dealerships were not able to help me with! Tom is very down to earth, honest, competent; I highly recommend him. Thanks Tom! - Chris B.
I had Tom replace my stereo back in June, and I called and had my stereo installed the same day. As soon as I arrived, Tom was at it trying to find me what I needed. He not only knows what hes doing, he is an incredibly charismatic and kind dude!I walked around downtown as he replaced my stereo, and by the time he was done, it was pouring rain and I was all the way at Lakota. He drove over to pick me up so I wouldnt have to get soaked.Fantastic dude, fantastic service. Large recommendation from me!
Nice guy, very knowledgeable. I will absolutely take any car audio needs to Tom again!
Tom was an excellent source of information. He could have sold me a high price radio but instead took his valuable time to tell me how to do in a more economical way. No pressure of high sales pitch, only service to the public without gouging them. Want a good product with unbeatable service & prices? See Tom.
If you need a navigation system installed in your car Tom is the guy to see. I called Tom to see if he could install a navigation system. He asked if I had one and I told him I found one for $900 and he told me to look around for a cheaper one and I found one with the same features for $300. He told me what all I needed to get it installed and where to get it. When It came in I called him and we set up a time for the next week. Took it in the morning and picked it up in the afternoon. works great, Thanks Tom.
Tom did a great job on installing a radio and speakers in a cabinet that I had it sounds great. Really happy with the work. It is my home stereo system. Sounds great I have had him work on a bunch of things over the years all have been great. 1st class business.
Tom was very helpful on my RV camera radio system. I was able to park outside his shop & he came out & got me diagnosed & on the way. Really enjoyed his expert advice & friendly service. Would recommend him anytime & so fortunate to find him.
Wonderful experience and trustworthy man! You know there are not a lot people you can call trustworthy and honest in the auto and mechanic industry! But he sure is! He first helped me with the problems happened to my back up cam, explained why it was not working properly in details and offered me with his advice for free! He never tries to sell you things or services you don’t need and always took the time to explain everything patiently, which I really really appreciate it. People tend to over charge women for car services, but he never made me feel that way! He then helped me install my dash cams both front and rear, for a lot cheaper than other places would charge me! My dash cams are working great and I would highly highly recommend this place to all my friends and families!
I called Tom on a Friday evening right before close. He got me in the very next morning and installed a stereo and backup camera in my old truck (08 f250) and I couldn’t be more pleased. It was well worth the 2 hour drive to see him and I urge you to see him with all of your car’s needs. Complete professional, and I’ll be seeing him again in the near future!
I just had the best experience Tom. He was able to give me exactly what I wanted, and more. Doing business with him was like hanging out with an old friend who knows his stuff. Thanks for doing so much ON A SATURDAY!
I was really happy with the prompt and professional service I received. He installed my radio and speakers and even went above and beyond by installing the screws that were missing in my door panels. Thanks Tom
I cannot say enough good things about my recent experience with Auto Radio and Tom! Not only did Tom get my car in quickly (same day I called), replaced two sets of car speakers within a 3-hour period, but also dropped me back home and picked me up when the job was finished. Work was excellent and very reasonable. I Will definitely return to Auto Radio with any audio needs and will sing his praises to all of my friends. Thank you, Tom!Ellen W
Im a longtime customer of Auto Radio. Installations have been perfect. Brought four or five stereos to AR over the years and had them install. The quality and excellence of this shop is due to its owner, Tom. The best. Encourage everyone to support this cool, downtown Columbia business.
Tom couldnt help me install cruise control on my 2005 Scion xB, but he was super helpful just the same. I like a person who knows their limits and is willing to go above and beyond to help someone just the same. I highly recommend!
Tom is the best, he does a top notch job and very professional.
Fantastic business! Tom is one of the old school mom & pop business cultures that have been lost to big box stores. He is friendly, fair, and his turn around time is one of the fastest Ive experienced in a long time. He didnt try to sell me on extras or have any hidden charges. Just good honest service! I am really pleased with the Pioneer stereo system he installed.
I reached out to Tom about an exposed wire issue in my trunk. When I stopped by he observed the issue and had me out of there in 20 minutes, with all of my concerns resolved. He is beyond kind with his words and actions.I would recommend Audio Radio to anyone and everyone. Tom treats you like someone he wants to help and plays it straight.Thank you!
Tom was very knowledgeable, friendly and fair! The installation was done in a timely manner. It not only looked good but sounded great too! I would definitely recommend him for any audio job!
After making an appointment I took my wifes Jeep Wrangler to Tom with an upgraded Mopar radio. Toms dedication to serving people is uncompromising. He gladly agreed to switching radios & sirius antenna without hesitation. One of the nicest & coolest guys ive had the pleasure meeting. No sales pitch about buying high price equipment. I highly recommend Tom, only guy I will allow to work on my vehicles.
Got me in right away and found and fixed the problem with my stereo very quickly and didn’t charge me an arm and a leg. Best service I’ve had with car audio.Fast, friendly, fair, and does amazing workDefinitely going back
He was generous, and very convenient. Customer service was 100% satisfied and his work ethics are great. I love the service and im going back to get my speakers done. THANK YOU AUTO RADIO
Best place in town hands down. I took my truck in and he was done quicker than expected. Genuine place who isn’t out here to get your money. I couldn’t find a part so I could hear the radio and he happened to have one and put it on. He just gained a loyal customer. Affordable, fast, and friendly place.
Tom does fantastic work! Tells you everything he will be doing and lets you know what you need and dont need. Very fast, efficient, and clean work! Got my car back the same day I dropped it off. Very pleased with the work he is able to do!
Tom installed a backup camera in my 06 Honda Accord. He was able to work me into his schedule the day after I got my camera kit. He had it installed in two hours flat. Works perfectly. (He even gave me a lift to and from my house so I wouldnt have to call a cab to take me home while I was waiting!) Id recommend Auto Radio to anyone.
Tom is straight up, quick, and gets the job done! Ive taken my El Camino to him twice now and wont take it anywhere else. We recommend him to everyone who needs some stereo help.
I’m from out of town and had a radio failure on a cross country trip. I called Tom and he worked me in the same day. He was professional and knowledgeable and worked with me to get the radio I wanted installed and had me on my way in under 2 hours. Install looked and performed great and the price was more than fair. Great local business and I’ll be telling all my local friends to spread the word.
Tom is a great guy who provides not only great business but the best hospitality and customer service I have ever received. Felt like less of a customer and more of a friend.
Tom is the best! He was so easy to work with & very personable, I felt like Id known him for years. He was very flexible in scheduling an appointment time that worked for me and very thorough in completing the job. When my older (but quality) stereo was too outdated to sync with my phone, he went the extra mile to help me figure out how to find a solution and even called me to check up afterward just to make sure everything was working. I highly recommend him if you have a stereo to install!
Tom was the man! He called me back within the hour and helped me with my trucks radio problem without me even needing to set foot in the shop. Thank you so much.
Was welcomed into the shop with excellent customer service. He was able to explain everything thoroughly for me. I always look for places that make you feel at home and he definitely delivered that. Great place, great pricing, and very professional. If i could give 10 stars, I would.
Tom did a great job with my radio installation. Everybody else in the columbia area isnt available to install within 24 hours but Tom was. He had great communication throughout the whole process and completed the job in a few hours. Dropping my vehicle off the day of to get a radio installed, while also getting your vehicle back a few hours later is a great feeling!Thank you Auto Radio for your affordable installation prices.
Phenomenal experience! So helpful and kind! Figured out and solve the problem in a matter of seconds!
This guy is amazing!!! If you are in this area and are wanting the best, look no further. Hidden talent. Just so you know he’s been here doing this for forty years and to call him a master is an understatement. Do not go anywhere without giving this man a shot, he is by far the best I’ve ever seen. Super gracious and deserves the best. Would have given ten stars if I could.
Nice guy and appreciates veterans at $75 an hour for installations of stereos but you have to wait 2 weeks to get his quality work because of being so busy.
Reasons why 330 (now 331) customers have given Audio Radio a 5-star review:1) Know-how (41 years experience).2) Efficiency (same-day service).3) Communication skills (friendly, caring, but no beating around the bush).4) Customer care (explaining the work to be done, carefully choosing the exact parts, finding ways to cut the customers cost, demonstrating the work done).5) Accessibility--locally-owned.I would send anyone needing an installation to Tom FIRST without blinking, and hes the first one Id call if I needed a new one. My experience with him yesterday was enjoyable, educational, and economical (he saved me over $100 on a part Id bought and was told was essential).
Tom is the best audio tech I have ever known; he is absolutely honest, knowledgeable, prompt and extremely helpful. In 2 minutes, he not only analyzed my problem, offered several solutions guiding me to the most economical and didnt try to up sell the job like so many high overhead shops do. He has been in business several decades and is eager to help. You cant do better. Thanks again Tom for helping me! Scott Orr
This is the place to go!! Bought my son a new car stereo for Christmas...called Auto Radio before I bought to find out exactly what I needed. Gave me great advice and a quote on installation. My son decided to install himself, which he did but couldn’t finish without help. We were told to bring it by today before buying anything extra....in less than an hour Auto Radio was able to help my son figure it out with what we had and they had in the shop. Another shop I called told me I couldn’t even come by and have them look at it without buying a whole new kit. This is why you should give your business over and over to small locally owned businesses!! We will be back and I will tell all my friends. Trust this shop, you won’t be sorry.
Tom was awesome to work with. Very honest and helpful. Very fair prices. I replaced all 4 speakers and I love my car stereo again. He was very patient and helped me figure out the features on my stereo. I am very thankful for all his hard work. I will definetly be back and will recommend him to all my friends and family.
Tom is great! He walks you through everything you need for a new radio system and then handles all the installation. While he was working on the car, Tom also fixed the speakers. Definitely recommend going to him for trustworthy and quick service!
Went to a couple different places today looking for a media receiver for my corvette. I didn’t want a CD player I just wanted something Bluetooth, Best Buy I sat there at their car audio equipment for over half hr and as soon as a sales person made eye contact with me they ran the other way, so I left. I decided to go to sound performance, I was approached right away, I tell them what I want, the lady comes back with a kenwood cd play with Bluetooth, not even close to what I wanted. She tells me good luck finding what you want.At this point I search car audio on google and came up with auto radio, I walk in and just ask by any chance do you sell car stereo’s, I’m just looking for a media receiver with Bluetooth and no CD player. Tom not only had the radio I wanted, he had the wiring kit for my old corvette and the line level converter I was looking for and sold me everything I needed at a great price. He was super friendly very knowledgeable about car audio installation and didn’t mind sharing his knowledge. He was super helpful and I will be doing more business with him soon.
Great service and very knowledgeable, got the audio up and running in my truck in no time! High recommend for any car audio needs.
My radio blew out last minute and I stopped by and Tom fixed it the next day. It was a stress free situation because Tom provides great service and he’s really kind!
Great guy. Showed up within minutes of closing and he took time to help me. Good conversation. Thanks for your help. Chandlar.
Tom went above and beyond in every aspect. He was fast, his work looked good, and everything was functional. So happy that I bought/had my stereo installed at Toms. Thank you Tom!
Excellent service and all around great guy running the place he even gave me a ride to work and picked me up. You just dont get customer service like this anymore. Price was great as well. Highly recommend him.
I took my 2021 Mercedes G 63 to Auto Radio to have them balance out my new system. Now, it sounds awesome. Thanks!
Really know what they are talking about.. Very Fair about recommending Good Products...at very reasonable prices. My Stereo sounds great...Im very pleased and impressed. Ill be going there again for car audio needs in the future.... Thanks Again
Tom is the best in town for a radio installation. He worked hard to find the cheapest prices for parts needed & the base installation prices are extremely reasonable. Compared to popular businesses around, Auto Radio is the best in Columbia
I cannot rave enough about the service and pricing provided. He had to cut the dash and make mods behind the dash in order to fit a stereo with CarPlay into my daughters vehicle over the Christmas holiday just in time. I generally install my own gear but i was leery of the dash mods. Super happy with the final product and will prolly use again in the future for my wifes vehicle (similar concept install). Great customer service and very pleasant to work with.
This guy is awesome! I brought my car in for speaker replacements and not only did he do a great job, but he was very nice to work with, has competitive pricing, and got it done quickly. Id recommend him to anyone wanting upgrade, replace, or fix their audio systems!
10/10 for Car Audio. Recently had some issues while doing some radio wiring myself. Talked with Tom several different times and learned a lot. He also went out of his way to keep doing research and contacted me with ideas and possibilities of what the potential issues were.
PULLED UP 2 AUTO RADIO WITH NO APPOINTMENT WHILE BOSS WAS ON LUNCH & HE DROPPED EVERYTHING 2 LOOK @ MY AMP & FIX MY PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE...TOM IS THE MAN...THANK U SIR...
Tom did an amazing job installing my radio hands down the best in town the service was fast and affordable I will go back thanks again for the wonderful experience
I had a couple questions on my amp and went to Auto Radio. Tom was very professional and knowledgeable and answered my questions. Great service!
I went to get a sub woofer installed and the process was very easy. I just dropped my car off and came back a few hours later and it was all set up. Tom did a great job of explaining how everything worked and even used some of his wires to replace some of mine to improve the set up, and he did it for free. I would definitely come back.
Awesome guy to help you out. He got right to work and got it done in an hour. Works great
He did a fantastic job with my car and I highly recommend going to him for installations. He was professional and knowledgeable. He gave me good advice and was easy to work with. My car system sounds fantastic and will use him again if I get a new car or a need arises.
I love this place. I called around and they were the cheapest. He quoted a price for back speakers that was reasonable. When he got done the price went down. I will definitely go back to him. Thank you so much.
My goodness, Tom was so great! First of all, I came in randomly with no appointment and he was still willing to help me. I had a piece of my aux cord stuck inside my ‘aux port’ and he fixed it! So kind, so sincere, and seemed really determined to help me! Highly recommend!
Tom had done an excellent job replacing the stereo radio CD player in my Blazer about 9 yrs ago... Now, the battery died in my Honda Accord. I couldnt get the reset code to work..I just had.an error over over again. I took my car by his shop yesterday without an appointment..he worked on it trying a bunch of things...about 30 minutes or more later..he did something magical and it worked! He didnt want to take any money for his time/service..well I wouldnt even think of not paying him.
This guy knows stereos and know cars. Im sure he can do things other shops couldnt handle. Honest, fair and helpful - I would highly recommend.I had to come back to edit my review. The first time he took time out of his schedule to give us instruction - no charge. When we went back later and had him complete an install that had left us flummoxed he got it done quickly and professionally for less money then we expected. Highly recommend.
Tom did such an amazing job on my stereo install. He definitely knows his stuff and is very reasonably priced. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone who is looking for a professional car stereo installer.
Tom installed a wonderfully loud new sub system and tuned it up to sound pretty! He did a great job and was very personable
I highly recommend Auto Radio. Tom did my job of replaceing the stereo on my 2009 Saturn Sky very well, and at a price no one else in columbia could come near. He knows his stuff!!
Brought our Xterra to Auto Radio to have four new JBLs installed, some wiring done, and the stereo installed correctly. Tom and his staff completed the installation in less than three hours, and made the stereo look and sound great!Highly recommended - good people, excellent service, reasonable prices! Do yourself a favor and let Auto Radio install your equipment, youll be happy you did!
Stopped by because I had a shotty installation done at another shop that needed repaired. Tom dropped everything and fixed it quickly and it now looks and sounds amazing. Super professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. If you need anything car audio related, Toms your guy
Tom fixed a weird whine in my Siennas after-market system. This had been installed by someone else and had been poorly done. He had it fixed quickly and advised me of other issues that may arise due to the nature of the installation and various components. He also noted various fixes that could happpen if needed down the road. He is HIGHLY knowledgeable and has a wealth of experience. I recommend him to anyone who wants the job done right. I dont think he charged enough... and Im pretty tight... so I think you will get a fair price.
Great guy easy to work with and very knowledgeable in his field.
10 stars! I would highly recommend anyone to go see Tom at Auto Radio! He will take good care of you!! Quality work, so knowledgeable, affordable! Call him now, youll be glad you did.
Tom is a professional and a nice dude. He does great work in a timely manner and at a great price. I cant recommend enough!
Was a great experience with Auto Radio. Owner is very nice and friendly. Installed a radio for me and was quick and reasonably priced. I will take my vehicle back for any future audio issues or upgrades!
Tom is an incredible guy. Auto Radio is the best experience I have every had at an auto repair shop. Very helpful and honest, he went out of his way to make sure I understood everything I needed to know about my car radio. Will definitely be going back and recommend this to anyone looking for a radio fix. Tom is the man!!!
Amazing service 10/10! Almost dropped $600 dollars at another place but gave me a step by step on how to fix my issue only ended up spending $30. Go here before you go somewhere else top quality service!
Great service and a terrific help. Brought my car in to get my stereo checked out I was helped as soon as i arrived and minutes later and got the problem resolved. Best place in town for all car stereo/radio related work. 10/10 !!
Tom replaced the radio in my motor home. It was a complicated switch to a different radio. He was knowledgeable, patient, thorough and successful. He saved me money at every opportunity and did the install on the weekend. Couldn’t be happier.
Tom is a true gem!He is so friendly and knowledgeable!I had him install a wireless back up camera that synced to my GPS.He did a terrific job! Very quick and charged me the price he stated over the phone.Tom was $75 dollars cheaper than Best Buy instillation services.When ever I need any further audio work completed he is the only person in town that I will ever use in the future.Melody C.Another wonderful customer experience with Tom at Auto Radio in downtown Columbia MO in early August 2019.My daughters car vandalized and Tom was able to repair it and actually made improvements from the previous original instillation by someone who owned the car before my daughter. He did such a professional job and was so kind, and caring. Tom is such a warm and genuine person. I would never consider taking my audio needs anywhere else. I would literally travel 200 miles one way to get the genuine caring customer service that Tom naturally provides. He even helped me with another car issue that I was having. His prices are an incredible value!Please do yourself a favor if you need audio work and check out Tom’s services before you go try anyone else. You will not be disappointed!Melody C.
I am so grateful to Tom for assisting me today. My cd player completely died and I had a CD (from an audio book which I borrowed from the library) in the player. I could not have retrieved this CD back without his help. He was kind, understanding and so helpful. I am happy to recommend Tom for your auto radio needs. Thanks again.
Tom walked us though purchasing a radio through eBay allowing warrantee on an after market product that reinforces the value in professional redistribution of products that are salvaged and made us comfortable with his professionalism that allowed us faith in our product and saved us a lack of information by dedicating time to teach us how his area expertise to be valued.
Great experience. Fast, knowledgeable, and friendly. Got exactly what I needed for my car.
Quick friendly service at a reasonable price
Tom was very helpful and cares about your car.
Great customer service and quality work. Working with Tom for installation was great. His business has been in Columbia forever. Great prices too.
I had a DVD stereo installed at Auto Radio. I was very impressed with Tom he takes the time to explain to you what you need, the cost of the parts. You DON’T have to worry about Tom trying to get extra money out of you. With Tom it’s like having a Good Buddy of yours installing your stereo.
Tom works quickly and constantly communicates with you through any repairs or replacements he is making, keeping you informed. His prices are also quite good.
Amazing service!!! Tom gave me an amazing price compared to other shops in town and was also so kind and helpful. He even helped me figure out a problem with my car that wasn’t for my stereo on his own time! Really great guy and really great service. Definitely recommend.
I would highly recommend this business. Tom, who is the owner of auto radio does his work diligently. I give a 5 star rating for his excellent customer service. I dont know anyone who has been dissatisfied with his work.
Tom is far and away the most pleasant, honest, and efficient technician I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He installed my stereo in about half the estimated time, and even took the time to walk me through the basics of its operation before I rolled out of the shop. I would recommend Auto Radio to anyone who needs car audio work done, and I will definitely be using Toms services again in the future.
Tom is amazing!! Honest, respectable, and professional. I would highly recommend Auto Radio to anyone in Columbia. He went above and beyond to make sure everything worked properly. Very happy with the service.
My 19 year olds car stereo had an issue where it was wired incorrectly and always stayed on even when the car was off. It was draining the battery. Tom said he would fix it or that she could just pop a button to release the stereo faceplate thus disconnecting it each time she she turned the car off. I opted for that solution and it cost me nothing. He was very helpful!My 5 year old daughter became a big fan of Tom when he gave her a Tootsie roll and told her to come back sometime and hed let her shoot a basket!
Man was quick, no bs, prices amazing comparatively, plus you dont got to wait around forever to get a time. He knows he gets paid by the job not the hour. I like that. I love the wireless capabilities of my head unit and he got the most out of my sound.
Great personality,great price and incredible job putting the stereo and backup camera in my truck. Thanks Tom