08/20/2024
Upgrading “headunits” and stereos back 30 or even 15 years ago… never thought it we would be at this level of tech or integration (complicated) just to get a new functioning headunit in the dash in some of these vehicles 🫣 Flashing firmware, programming modules, and letting the new integration pieces read / sync with the vehiche and the radio. Granted, there are even more extra features and bonus options now through maestro and other platforms, but this one is nearing $1000 in parts just to swap, plus cost of radio and labor 😬
I like the more complicated and technical work. The end user paying the bill typically is less enthusiastic lol but they dont like the dealer estimates to replace their failing OEM systems either 😅