Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security

Alaska's Most Award Winning Auto Customizer

2018 Audi Q8 Gets Smartphone-Controlled Long-Range Remote Start

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In the midst of auto start season here in Anchorage, Alaska, we see customers come in every day with all types of vehicles. From Toyotas to BMWs, from the 1990s to 2020s, we see it all. It is always exciting, though, seeing a newer vehicle come in that not many installers have worked on. After consulting with a customer who has a 2018 Audi Q8 and talking about her specific needs and preferences, we decided on the Pro G15, a two-way remote with a range of 2 miles. “Two-way” meaning she will be notified when the vehicle is started, locked or unlocked through an LED light, audible tone or LCD screen — even through a push notification if she’s using the Compustar Drone.

We start every install with a check-in using an iPad, which includes taking photos of the exterior, checking the functions of the vehicle and performing a battery test. We then put a battery charger on the vehicle with a fender cover to protect the vehicle’s paint from any scratches. Our techs prep the install by soldering every connection; electrical-taping each connection; and then using JK Tapes, a cloth tape similar to the tape used in factory, to clean up the install. In this case, the installation took place in the trunk of the vehicle, rather than the driver’s-side dash.

Since this 2018 Audi Q8 is a push-to-start, it also goes to show how experienced our technicians are at installing auto starts, especially for European vehicles.

The next time you’re looking for an autostart and need highly skilled and trained installers to work on your complex European vehicle, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security will take care of you.

Slice Remote Start on 2014 Audi A4 from Anchorage

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A client came to Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security with her beautiful 2014 Audi A4. She was looking for a two-way remote start with decent range. Two-way means she will be notified when the vehicle is started, locked or unlocked.

She decided on the Slice because it is a very slim two-way with 4,000 feet of range. The Slice can also be upgraded to the DroneMobile at a later time and will give her unlimited range as long as she has Wi-Fi or cell service.

After she decided which unit she would like, we performed our install.

We start every install with a check-in process, using an iPad, which includes taking photos of the exterior, checking the functions of the vehicle and performing a battery test. We then put a battery charger on the vehicle with a fender cover to protect the vehicle’s paint. Our tech then preps the install by soldering every connection, electrical-taping each connection and then using TESA tape to clean up the install.

After the install, our tech vacuums the vehicle and then another tech checks out the vehicle. We then present the vehicle to the client and our sales team teaches our client how to use her new remote and provides any extra information she needs to know.

When you are ready to have a remote start of your own installed, or need more information about remote starters, please come in or give us a call. You can Contact Us Here.