919 Motoring

5540 Atlantic Springs Rd #109, Raleigh, North Carolina 27616

  • Praised: Good communication
  • Praised: Honest
  • Praised: Knowledgeable staff
  • Praised: Fair prices
  • Praised: Quality work

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About

919 Motoring is a car audio and vehicle electronics shop in Raleigh, North Carolina. It installs car stereos, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, remote starts, backup cameras, dash cams and security systems. Reviewers regularly name the owner, Shaun, and installer John, and the shop works by appointment only.

Services

Listed on Google as: Car stereo installation, Car audio installation, Apple CarPlay installation, Remote start installation, Backup camera installation, Dash cam installation, Car security system installation, GPS installation, Speaker installation, Subwoofer installation, Amplifier installation, Audio system upgrades.

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Business Hours

  • Monday9:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday9:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday9:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday9:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday9:30 AM to 6 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Shown in Raleigh local time (Eastern time).

Contact

Address
5540 Atlantic Springs Rd #109, Raleigh, North Carolina 27616

Reviews

4.8

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Summary

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The business receives strongly positive reviews. Customers frequently praise clean, factory-looking installs of remote starts, CarPlay, backup cameras and dash cams, and say the owner Shaun and John explain their options clearly. Reviewers highlight fair pricing, quick replies by email and honest recommendations. Some negative reviews mention rude phone manner, a walk-in turned away, higher labor prices and an amp that was a poor match for a subwoofer. The owner replies to most complaints, sometimes defensively.

  • Anonymous Customer

    They do an excellent job and very affordable

  • Anonymous Customer

    Were super prompt in getting my two gps/killswites installed in my rideshare rentals...Thank you Gentlemen.

  • Anonymous Customer

    Wonderful service Sean replied to my email fast and helped work around my work schedule to fit me in for a subwoofer install. Both were knowledgeable and helped me understand a lot about how everything works behind the scenes with wiring etc. I believe John was the name of the guy who did the install not only was he very helpful and answered all my questions after I had left I realized something about my car felt different. My visor mirror was missing a screw and would occasionally swing down and very annoying and I saw he fixed it without saying anything at all and I can’t explain how thoughtful that was. I recommended them to a friend of mine in need of a dash cam and I will continue recommending them!!! Thank you!

  • Anonymous Customer

    This will be a slightly long review so if you want a quick answer, yes these guys are amazing at what they do and are worth every penny! I brought in my 26 Nissan Z and told them I wanted a super stealth setup that nobody could see from the outside. We talked about options and what they thought would work best for me. These guys seem to be old bass heads like me, so they know their way around a sound system. It took 3.5 days worth of work and it sounds amazing! No rattles or buzzing. Everything is hidden. The 2 8s in a custom enclosure, 2 6.5 components in the doors and dash, totally hidden. I had the dynamat put in and they did the doors, and the trunk. A false floor sealed the deal in the rear with the subs sitting in that hand made box thats ported. Carpet and weather mat fit perfectly and no buzzing or rattling from the rubber mat in the rear. There was some question as to what the sub setup would look like, 2 8s? 2 10s? 1 10.... they figured it out for me. My whole system is run off of 1 amp that is the size of a thick notebook (how times have changed 😆) back when I did car audio for fun, we needed 2 or 3 amps to run the whole thing, now, just 1. I was alittle nervous when I 1st called them and asked about what the setup would look like. That day, I received my 1st set of pics with the door install and dash. The next evening, they sent me pics of the custom box they built and I was floored! Everything looked clean and completely stealth. The only giveaway was the bass knob in the dash. When I 1st heard it, I was blown away! Im an audiophile, I'll listen to metal, edm, country, rap and even classical sometimes. The system responds beautifully! There is a learning curve for me as to what settings work best but they even told me where the stereo started clipping at! Top notch service and very good communication. Just make sure to leave them alone while they work or they'll never have time to finish. Im a very impatient person and they kept me updated and even finished up ahead of schedule. My favorite part of the whole process was the photos and actual walk through of the system. Like I said, if an installer is willing and able to tell you where the system starts clipping, thats a sign of integrity to me. All in all, this was a top notch, no bs, hassle free experience and they have the patience to work with stubborn customers 😆. In my case, I let them just set it up how they wanted and I couldn't be happier! They picked out everything to match up both by brand and by speaker needs. Those 2 type R 8s sound brutal when you crank it up, but at a lower setting it just sounds like a clean stereo. With the stealth installation, you literally cant see anything, so nobody will even know until you unleash your system. These guys know what they're doing and if you listen to their advice on the setup, you won't be sorry. Yes, its probably more expensive than a fly by night install shop, or your local mass production style shop but custom is truly custom when you work with them and its worth every penny! I'd give them 10 stars if I could! I couldn't be happier with choosing them to do my install and I'm betting you will be too. In summation, go cheap if you want, but these guys have the experience and technical know how to do the job right and thats the truth! Thanks for this awesome sounding setup, Im hoping for years of music blasting clean and clear!💥👍

  • Anonymous Customer

    After thorough research of different businesses I’m so glad I chose 919 Motoring. Shaun and John are honest, knowledgeable and dependable . They’re great at what they do. One happy customer!

  • Anonymous Customer

    919 installed an excellent Boss touchscreen head unit, speakers and integrated backup camera. They also got my steering wheel buttons to work again with the new head unit, when they weren’t working before. Great rec’s on the system-highway speed with windows down and the sound is crystal clear.

  • Anonymous Customer

    I can't say enough about how great 919 Motoring is. The owner is wonderful! He and his staff truly know their trade. I would not trust anyone else with my cars. If you are looking to upgrade your vehicle, I highly recommend them!

  • Anonymous Customer

    I will start off by saying the customer service was great, and the prices for buying the products were very fair. The head unit and speakers performed as expected with the price range. I am giving 3 stars due to them selling me an amplifier that they claimed would run my subwoofer just fine, in turn it ended up burning out a voice coil on my sub very quickly. I installed everything correctly and tuned the sub by ear to be a bit below any distortion. In the future I will be sure to use a multi meter to ensure the output is where it should be. The issue is the amp can only output 180 watts rms at 2 Ohm. My sub required 250 watts rms at 2 Ohm. This caused my sub voice coil to burn out very quickly even when the bass was not distorted. I wish they would have informed me of this before my purchase. After doing some more research I found a affordable sub that will work at 1 Ohm and only require 250 watts rms leaving me some headroom as the amp can deliver 375 watts rms at 1 Ohm. I did have a good experience and, other than being promised the amp would run my sub no issue, got exactly what I was promised out of the equipment I bought. I just think it may be a better idea to inform the customers of these risks before selling them on something that is not the best fit. I would have been willing to spend a bit more for an amp that would have been a better fit if I had known about these risks. Overall still a vastly better experience than most other shops. Employees were very knowledgeable on their equipment and helpful in deciding what to buy, as well as providing great customer service.

    Response from business

    Hey Brennan,<br>We appreciate the review. The Boss amp is 400w @ 1ohm , 280w @ 2 ohm and 130w@ 4ohm.<br>I would bet there was a problem with that used subwoofer you had bought. If wired it correctly in Parallel you would have had plenty of power for the sub. I hope you have better luck with the next used woofer

  • Anonymous Customer

    The best customer service!! Sean was quick with quotes, scheduling and easy diagnostic issues for other customers while there. The lead worker wrapped my original parts up and back into the boxes of the new parts for me to store at home. He also used common sense when selecting where to install the camera switch - blew my mind. Looks like they focus on audio and cameras, but they installed a hood accent, window visors and interior lights for me as well! Would recommend to my grandma.

  • Anonymous Customer

    Had a great experience at 919 Motoring. Shaun the owner was incredibly patient walking through all the different options with me. This was not a simple install, had to weigh pros and cons and make decisions to make along the way. He never made me feel rushed and was always transparent about what we were getting and why. John did the speaker work and the attention to detail on the install was exactly what I was hoping for. Custom component setup with tweeters and it came out clean. They were also totally fine with me bringing my own parts like a 65W USB-C charging panel I sourced myself. That flexibility meant a lot. Highly recommend this team if you want a shop that actually listens to what you want and takes the time to get it right.

Features & Amenities

Amenities

  • Small business
  • In-store pickup
  • In-store shopping
  • Onsite services
  • Installation services
  • Wi-Fi
  • Appointment required

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Payment Methods

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

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