Would you trust BB to install a remote starter?

erilflynn · 12-01-2012, 07:38 PM

Did not negotiate this with the purchase of my beautiful '09 CPO Limited and now the wife is up my butt for this. Best Buy seems to be the cheapest price but I'm still leary. But I'm not ready to spend $600 either from the stealer. Thanks in advance.

veliksam · 12-01-2012, 07:45 PM

I'd maybe trust them for a simple stereo install but anything beyond that is a no go for me.

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avs · 12-01-2012, 09:26 PM

Best buy hires guys off the street with little to no experiece paying them min wage. Yes I don't trust them.

Dr. Dyno · 12-01-2012, 10:19 PM

Had one installed in my brother-in-law's 2008 RAV4 Base at BB in Anchorage. He is very pleased with it and I liked the price, $300.
They said their store does the most installs in the US. That's pretty easy to believe.
I'd ask how many Toyotas your BB has done.

elauerm1 · 12-01-2012, 10:20 PM

See if you can negotiate with a local independent auto electronics place...you know, the kind that install stereos, upgraded sound systems, nav units, etc. I did negotiate at the dealer for a remote car starter and they recommended that I NOT get the Toyota Factory Remote Starter due to poor range. The bill on mine was $350 installed (although it was done for free as part of my negotiation)

delavan611 · 12-01-2012, 10:23 PM

I had one installed in my daughter's Yaris as a Christmas present a few years ago and it has worked fine. Best Buy did it and it wasn't expensive, I think about $150.00 total.

cholmes1 · 12-02-2012, 11:28 AM

I bought my Viper system at Best Buy, but chose to have the local Toyota dealer to install it. The reasoning I used was that if the starter fails or the workmanship ever comes into question I have a leg to stand on when they have to replace things.

I had some initial grief when I told them I had no interest in the Toyota OEM system they kept pushing, but finally had the manager agree in writing that they would install my Viper system and, short of the Viper components themselves, would cover everything under the standard factory warranty that could be electrically affected by an auto starter and basic alarm.

While Best Buy may be cheaper I have a lot more peace of mind knowing I have the unit properly installed and that it will not affect my electrical system warranty should something happen.

Hope this helps...

12-01-2012, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
erilflynn Junior Member Country: Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Would you trust BB to install a remote starter? Did not negotiate this with the purchase of my beautiful '09 CPO Limited and now the wife is up my butt for this. Best Buy seems to be the cheapest price but I'm still leary. But I'm not ready to spend $600 either from the stealer. Thanks in advance.

12-01-2012, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
veliksam Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,747 Thanks: 88 Thanked 89 Times in 81 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd maybe trust them for a simple stereo install but anything beyond that is a no go for me. Sent from my HTC ONE X __________________ -----2012 V6 Sport, Tow Prep, & 4x4----- HU: Pioneer AppRadio 2 & back-up cam, JDM HID Projector Headlights w/Toshiba D4S Bulbs, JDM Vanguard Tail Lights Front DRL's, LED Bumper Park/Brake lights, Red "SPORT" Theme Badges ------------------------------

12-01-2012, 10:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dr. Dyno Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,863 Thanks: 77 Thanked 133 Times in 128 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Had one installed in my brother-in-law's 2008 RAV4 Base at BB in Anchorage. He is very pleased with it and I liked the price, $300. They said their store does the most installs in the US. That's pretty easy to believe. I'd ask how many Toyotas your BB has done. __________________ Fred __________________ 2006 RAV4 V6 4WD Red Limited 2006 Accord V6 Hybrid - quick as the RAV but +8 mpg 1999 F-250 4X4 Diesel - snow plow, Bully Dog chip 2001 F-250 4X4 Diesel - truck camper, TS chip, 20' bike/trike dyno trailer 2004 Suzuki DRZ-400S Dual Sport It's the pedal (or the handgrip) on the right!!

12-01-2012, 09:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
avs Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,074 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best buy hires guys off the street with little to no experiece paying them min wage. Yes I don't trust them.

12-01-2012, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
elauerm1 Junior Member Country: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NH Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	See if you can negotiate with a local independent auto electronics place...you know, the kind that install stereos, upgraded sound systems, nav units, etc. I did negotiate at the dealer for a remote car starter and they recommended that I NOT get the Toyota Factory Remote Starter due to poor range. The bill on mine was $350 installed (although it was done for free as part of my negotiation)

12-01-2012, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
delavan611 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had one installed in my daughter's Yaris as a Christmas present a few years ago and it has worked fine. Best Buy did it and it wasn't expensive, I think about $150.00 total.

12-02-2012, 11:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
cholmes1 Junior Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 42 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought my Viper system at Best Buy, but chose to have the local Toyota dealer to install it. The reasoning I used was that if the starter fails or the workmanship ever comes into question I have a leg to stand on when they have to replace things. I had some initial grief when I told them I had no interest in the Toyota OEM system they kept pushing, but finally had the manager agree in writing that they would install my Viper system and, short of the Viper components themselves, would cover everything under the standard factory warranty that could be electrically affected by an auto starter and basic alarm. While Best Buy may be cheaper I have a lot more peace of mind knowing I have the unit properly installed and that it will not affect my electrical system warranty should something happen. Hope this helps...

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