The stereo in my car is messed up, so I called the dealership to make an appointment to replace it. The lady I spoke to talked to a guy in parts, and he said since the POS factory radio would cost $375, I may as well upgrade and buy a better one, and he suggested I buy a $100 Pioneer with Bluetooth sold by Walmart and have the dealership install it. So I bought the radio online, and once it arrived, I called for an appointment to have it installed. I spoke to the same woman, who remembered me, and she knew exactly what I was making the appointment for.

But when I got there yesterday morning to drop my car off, I waited for over a 1/2 hour for a guy in service reception to tell me very rudely that they don't install "after-market" parts. I told him that the appointment never should have been made if that was their policy. Let's just say I was not happy, and I let him know it. After all, I initially called to have them install a factory radio.

So, Corey's going to install the new radio. He's installed some before, but not stereos with Bluetooth and xm radio, or in a car with OnStar. I looked for a part he said he would need for the stereo I bought, but I couldn't find one that wouldn't disable some safety warnings.

To be safe, I ended up buying a Sony (with some extra features) for the same price from a website that not only tells you if the stereo is compatible or not, but they tell you all the parts you need to install it properly without disabling those safety warnings, and they give you directions specific to your vehicle- complete with pictures. It will be here Wednesday. I will return the other stereo to a Walmart store vs. going through the hassle of mailing it back.

So, we're probably going to end up better off having Corey install the new stereo I bought (fingers crossed). I know we'll definitely save a ton of money on labor. He said he'll install it this weekend, but you know how he is...


I have a bunch of errands I should run today. I hope I can get to most of them. I should make a list. I know I have to get to the dispensary to buy MJ because I am out.