The volume on my radio in my 2001 Malibu keep fading in and out.  Any
one had similar problems and is it worth while repairing.  Been looking
on the web and found a place that does refurbs for $180 but I have to
take the car to the dealer to have the car computer accept the vin no.
of the radio or vice versa.

Looking at after market stereos, I need to buy the special 'Metra
VT-GMRC-01 GM Class II Data bus Interface' so I can keep my door
chimes.

Been looking an Apline Unit for $180 and then by the time I add the
'chime' unit at $80 and no doubt the face plate kit, I am well on to
the £300 mark.  Almost the price of a new GM unit.

Any ideas appreciated.

David