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CAR AUDIO IN COLUMBIA, SC — AND EVERY SERVICE WE OFFER, REACHABLE IN UNDER 25 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN

Sturgess Customs sits in Lexington, a short drive from most of Columbia. Columbia customers make up a meaningful share of the work we do, and this page routes you to whichever service page fits your project.

20–25 MIN FROM DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA VIA I-26 OR US-1
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COLUMBIA CUSTOMERS, LEXINGTON SHOP

The shop sits at 4262 Augusta Road in Lexington, which puts us roughly a 20 to 25 minute drive from central Columbia — closer for anyone on the Cayce or West Columbia side, a bit further from Forest Acres or the Northeast side. That drive is the trade Columbia customers make in exchange for a specialty shop that does custom audio, safety, lighting, and remote start work under one roof rather than routing between two or three shops for a single build.

Everything on the service grid below is available to Columbia customers on the same standard as customers who drive in from Lexington itself. If you’re evaluating whether the drive is worth it, the fastest path is usually a quick call or quote request — we’ll walk through what your project involves before you commit to bringing the vehicle over.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR COLUMBIA CUSTOMERS

Every primary service we offer, routing to its dedicated page. Each service page carries the full capability detail, install discipline, and FAQ specific to that category.

01 Car Stereo Installation Custom-built systems for cars, trucks, and SUVs — head units, speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, sound deadening, and factory-integration work. Explore Car Stereo Installation → 02 Marine Audio Installation Boat and pontoon audio built for Lake Murray and the wider Columbia recreational-boating scene. Marine-grade components, weatherproof mounting, honest power planning. Explore Marine Audio Installation → 03 Harley-Davidson Audio Fairing, saddlebag, and tour-pak audio for Harley touring platforms. Hertz Powersports Authorized Dealer — engineered for V-twin vibration and highway-speed acoustics. Explore Harley-Davidson Audio → 04 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Installation Retrofit CarPlay and Android Auto into your factory dashboard — three install pathways depending on your vehicle and how integrated you want the result. Explore CarPlay & Android Auto Installation → 05 Remote Start & Car Security Remote start, car alarms, keyless entry, and GPS tracking installed cleanly into factory electronics — cold-morning convenience and daily-driver protection. Explore Remote Start & Car Security → 06 Backup Camera & Vehicle Safety Backup cameras, dash cams, parking sensors, and blind-spot systems — integrated with factory displays where the vehicle supports it. Explore Backup Camera & Vehicle Safety → 07 Custom Vehicle Lighting Interior and exterior lighting builds — accent lighting, off-road bars, rock lights, RGB control, and halo/headlight customization. Explore Custom Vehicle Lighting → 08 Golf Cart, UTV & ATV Customization Audio, lighting, and weatherproofing for recreational vehicles — lake-neighborhood carts, property UTVs, and trail-use ATVs. Explore Golf Cart, UTV & ATV Customization → 09 RV Audio & Customization Audio, backup safety, interior LED lighting, and 12V power upgrades on motorhomes, fifth-wheels, and travel trailers. Explore RV Audio & Customization →
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HOW FAR IS THE SHOP FROM YOU?

The Lexington shop sits west of downtown Columbia along Augusta Road. Rough drive times, allowing for typical traffic.

Drive times shift with traffic and time of day. If you’re planning a longer consultation for a bigger build, calling ahead helps us hold time and keeps the trip worth making.

COLUMBIAIRMOLEXINGTONCAYCETHE SHOP5 MILES© OPENSTREETMAP
Cayce and West ColumbiaClosest to the shop
10–15 MIN
Irmo and Lake Murray communitiesColumbia side
15–20 MIN
Downtown Columbia and USC vicinityVia I-26 or US-1
20–25 MIN
The Vista, Five Points, and Congaree Vista
20–25 MIN
Forest Acres and Shandon
25–30 MIN
Northeast ColumbiaDepends on neighborhood and time of day
30–40 MIN
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WHAT THE MIDLANDS SAYS

★★★★★

“Amazing work done by Sturgess Customs! Recommendations were spot on with what I wanted. Fair prices, timely service and excellent communication.”

Gen Hayes
★★★★★

“Very knowledgeable in his craft. Had my car back to me in the same day and all my factory stuff on my steering wheel worked.”

Roger Lee
★★★★★

“He didn’t push anything on to me and made suggestions to meet my expectations. The install was professional and the results were amazing.”

Chad Kinard
★★★★★

“It’s so nice to find someone who not only knows what he is doing, but is honest. He’ll give you straight answers and stand behind the work.”

Jim Shapiro
★★★★★

“So happy that they were able to get Apple CarPlay in my teen’s car. The turn around time was very fast. Kind, honest business and employees.”

Angel DelPriore
★★★★★

“I love this place. Had my F150 done and now my Mustang GT — they do good work and are real down to earth guys. Customer service is #1.”

Mark Springer
★★★★★

“Very clean high quality work! I highly recommend taking all of your audio and lighting needs here to Sturgess Customs.”

Tyler West
★★★★★

“Great work. Great products. Great service. Honest family business!”

Scott Davis
★★★★★

“Amazing work done by Sturgess Customs! Recommendations were spot on with what I wanted. Fair prices, timely service and excellent communication.”

Gen Hayes
★★★★★

“Very knowledgeable in his craft. Had my car back to me in the same day and all my factory stuff on my steering wheel worked.”

Roger Lee
★★★★★

“He didn’t push anything on to me and made suggestions to meet my expectations. The install was professional and the results were amazing.”

Chad Kinard
★★★★★

“It’s so nice to find someone who not only knows what he is doing, but is honest. He’ll give you straight answers and stand behind the work.”

Jim Shapiro
★★★★★

“So happy that they were able to get Apple CarPlay in my teen’s car. The turn around time was very fast. Kind, honest business and employees.”

Angel DelPriore
★★★★★

“I love this place. Had my F150 done and now my Mustang GT — they do good work and are real down to earth guys. Customer service is #1.”

Mark Springer
★★★★★

“Very clean high quality work! I highly recommend taking all of your audio and lighting needs here to Sturgess Customs.”

Tyler West
★★★★★

“Great work. Great products. Great service. Honest family business!”

Scott Davis
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COLUMBIA-AREA COMMON QUESTIONS

HOW FAR IS THE LEXINGTON SHOP FROM COLUMBIA?

About 20 to 25 minutes from central Columbia (downtown, USC, the Vista, Five Points) via I-26 or US-1. Closer if you’re coming from Cayce or West Columbia (10 to 15 minutes); further from Forest Acres, Shandon, and the Northeast side (25 to 40 minutes depending on the specific neighborhood and time of day). Traffic and time of day shift those numbers.

DO YOU SERVICE COLUMBIA CUSTOMERS?

Yes — Columbia customers are a meaningful share of the work we do. Every service on the grid above is available to Columbia customers on the same standard as customers who drive in from Lexington itself. The only practical difference is the drive itself.

CAN YOU HANDLE MY VEHICLE TYPE IN COLUMBIA?

Very likely. The same install standards apply whatever you drive, and our work is organized by the type of job rather than by vehicle — car stereo, CarPlay and Android Auto, remote start and security, backup cameras and safety systems, custom lighting, marine, and 12-volt power. Pick the service you are after from the grid above, or tell us what you are driving and what you want done and we will tell you straight whether it is something we can take on.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER FOR COLUMBIA CUSTOMERS?

Everything on the service grid: car stereo installation, marine audio, Harley-Davidson audio, CarPlay/Android Auto retrofits, remote start and car security, backup cameras and vehicle safety systems, custom vehicle lighting, golf cart / UTV / ATV customization, and RV audio and customization. Columbia customer availability matches Lexington customer availability across all nine categories.

DO YOU HAVE COLUMBIA-AREA CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS?

Yes — see the Columbia Project Highlights section above. That section is curated by the owner as Columbia customers give consent to feature their projects, and it grows over time as new builds come through the shop.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY?

We stand behind the work we do. Specific warranty terms vary by system and component, so we walk through what is covered and for how long at consultation rather than posting fine print that may not match your specific install. The short version: if something we installed is not working the way it should, we want to know about it.

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READY TO TALK ABOUT YOUR COLUMBIA PROJECT?

Whether your project is car audio, marine, Harley, lighting, safety systems, or remote start — the fastest path is a quick conversation about the vehicle and what you’re hoping to accomplish. Columbia customers make the drive; we make it worth making.