Installation Price Guide | Garage Audio
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Price Guide
A transparent guide to common Garage Audio installation labour pricing. These prices are general estimates only, as every vehicle and installation can vary depending on parts, complexity and vehicle-specific requirements.
Important: These prices are labour estimates only and do not include products, wiring, brackets, dash kits, harnesses, cameras, batteries, mounting parts, vehicle-specific interfaces or accessories required for installation. Contact us for a complete quote based on your vehicle.
Common Installation Labour Pricing
Use this guide as a starting point. Some vehicles are straightforward, while others require additional parts, extra time, specialist integration or custom work.
| Installation Service | Labour Guide | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Car Stereo / Head Unit Installation | From $300 | Vehicle-specific dash kits, steering wheel control interfaces and harnesses are extra. |
| Speaker Installation | From $150-$300 | Varies depending on speaker location, door trim complexity, spacers, sound treatment and wiring. |
| Amplifier Installation | From $300 | Power wiring kits, RCA cables, line converters and mounting materials are additional. |
| DSP / DSP Amplifier Install & Tune | From $500 | Includes additional setup and tuning time. Complex vehicles may require more labour. |
| UHF Radio & Antenna Installation | From $300 | Radio, antenna, bonnet bracket, pass-thru and accessories are extra. |
| Driving Light / Light Bar Installation | From $300 | Pricing depends on switching, relay harness, mounting and vehicle access. |
| Dual Battery / DCDC Installation | From $300 labour | Battery, DCDC charger, cable, fuse protection, brackets and outlets are extra. |
| Car Alarms & Immobilisers | From $300-$1,000 | Varies greatly depending on vehicle, system type and integration complexity. |
| Ghost Immobiliser Installation | Quote required | Vehicle compatibility and installation requirements must be confirmed first. |
| Apple CarPlay Integration | From $400-$600 | Head unit, interfaces, dash kit, steering control parts and camera integration are additional. |
| Reverse Camera Installation | From $300 | Camera, monitor, head unit interface or vehicle-specific parts may be required. |
| Front & Rear Dash Camera Installation | From $300 | Hardwired installation with hidden wiring. Battery packs and accessories are additional. |
| Sound Deadening | From $100 per door | Full cab treatments are quoted individually and can exceed $2,000 depending on coverage. |
Why Prices Can Vary
Two vehicles can need the same product installed but require completely different amounts of time, parts and integration work.
Vehicle Complexity
Some cars require more trim removal, dash disassembly, wiring access or factory system integration.
Vehicle-Specific Parts
Dash kits, harnesses, CAN bus interfaces, brackets and adaptors are often required.
Factory Integration
Retaining steering controls, cameras, sensors and factory audio features can increase complexity.
Custom Work
Custom mounting, sub boxes, fabrication, hidden wiring and special requirements are quoted separately.
Popular Installation Services
Head Units
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Sony head units and factory-style dash integration.
Dash Cameras
Front and rear hardwired dash cameras with hidden wiring and parking mode options.
Reverse Cameras
Factory-style reverse cameras, mirror monitors and head unit display integration.
UHF Radios
UHF radio, antenna, bonnet bracket and clean hidden wiring installations.
Amplifiers
Mono, multi-channel and DSP amplifier installations with correct wiring and setup.
Security
Ghost immobilisers, alarms, GPS tracking and vehicle security solutions.
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Request A QuoteInstallation Pricing FAQ
Do these prices include products?
No. These are labour estimates only. Products, wiring, brackets, harnesses, dash kits, cameras and vehicle-specific parts are additional.
Why do some vehicles cost more?
Some vehicles require extra labour, special parts, factory system integration, dash removal, CAN bus interfaces or custom mounting.
Can I supply my own products?
Yes, in most cases. We can install customer-supplied gear if it is suitable, complete and compatible with the vehicle.
Do you offer fixed quotes?
Yes. Once we know the vehicle, products and required parts, we can provide a more accurate quote.
Is workmanship guaranteed?
Yes. Garage Audio provides a lifetime workmanship guarantee on our installation work.
Do you do mobile installation?
No. We complete installations from our secure Morayfield workshop to ensure quality, tools, parts and support are available.
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