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Remote Start Installation

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We just got a 2003 Honda Pilot and have a kid on the way later this year. There is nothing besides the "old fashioned" key to open the doors. I want Mrs. Skunked Again to have a remote starter and keyless entry. Does anyone have a recommendation for a quality sales and installation business in the Metro (south metro preferred)?

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Why don't look into OEM type. I had 2 of my children buy aftermarket and got so many troubles it wansn't funny.

I know I am starting a debate now, but I bought a OEM system for my truck, installed it myself (almost easy to do ) and never looked back. Best of all if I take it to the dealer they won't say a Peep about it. Otherwise even if you have a flat tire they'll blame it on the remote start......

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Why don't look into OEM type. I had 2 of my children buy aftermarket and got so many troubles it wansn't funny.

Out of curiosity, were these installed at a big box store? Viper or other DEI brand....or something else.

I think brand (Viper or Compustar being a few that are at the top) installed by pros that know what they are doing is a safe bet. Stay away from Best Buy and similar stores!

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I think brand (Viper or Compustar being a few that are at the top) installed by pros that know what they are doing is a safe bet. Stay away from Best Buy and similar stores!

They were both Viper installed a Best Buy. One in Burnsville on a Camaro the other in Sioux Falls on a Hyundai Sonata.

The Camaro had to be towed away, and even to remove it, the mechanic had to fudge a lot ( it means daddy had to pay mucho $$ to get the POS out).

It was definitely few years back, maybe now they got better.

My wife bought a new one at a garage sale for 2 bucks and still nobody I know wants to deal with it.

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They were both Viper installed a Best Buy.

I'm just guessing but I don't think the alarm was the issue here, as I mentioned Viper is one of the better brands in the industry. I have heard multiple horror stories regarding alarm installs at BB, thus why I specifically called them out. One was a very close friend that had major issues with them as well. If it was just the alarm components you would think they would be swapped out somewhat easily to resolve any issue.

I have heard good things about both Mach 1 and Dealer Automotive Services, and have personally used Mach 1 for this very thing.

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