Owning a remote starter can be one of life’s great conveniences, but you want to make sure you get the best system for your needs. Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security is Alaska’s leader in this category, with tens of thousands of satisfied clients. If you spend time on our website, or that of our technology partner, Compustar, the choices can become overwhelming. You have several technologies and a lot of options to pick from. The good news is that we are here to help. We pride ourselves on helping our clients with choosing the right remote car starter the first time. Follow along as we explore:

Choosing The Right Remote Car Starter For Your Needs

Vehicle Specifications

First and foremost, we need to know what kind of vehicle you own, because different vehicles may work better with different systems. When you come see us, it is best to bring the vehicle if at all possible. If you’re getting a remote starter as a gift for someone else and bringing the vehicle to be used is not an option, we are going to ask you the following questions:

• What is the year, make and model of vehicle?
• Is it an automatic or manual transmission?
• Is it a gas, diesel or hybrid engine?

Having the answers to these questions will help us significantly in knowing what systems will work on your vehicle.

Operating Range

Next up is operating range. That is probably the farthest thing from the minds of most consumers, but should be at the top of the list. Why should you care about range? Great question. You probably think you will start the vehicle from home in the morning, and you would be correct. But here is where range gets important. The first time you use your remote start and go out to a warm vehicle, you will be hooked. You’ll never want to be cold again. And the first time you go out to your vehicle and don’t have to scrape ice off your windshield, you’ll never want to do that again, either. That means you have to think about all the places your vehicle will sit over the course of an average week – work, shopping, the movies, restaurants, church, etc. – and then buy enough range to start it in those places as well as at home.

One-Way Or Two-Way Systems

Now you need to decide whether you want a one-way or a two-way system. What does that mean? Another great question.

A one-way system comes with a remote control that communicates with your vehicle in one direction. You push a button on your remote and the vehicle responds. Two-way systems take it a step further. Whatever command you give to your vehicle is confirmed back to the remote control once the action has been completed. Imagine this scenario: You are out to eat, and you ask your vehicle to remote-start. You are not in eyesight of it, so you hope it started. If you own a two-way system, the vehicle will confirm back to the remote control once it has started, so you know for sure it will be warm and toasty when you are ready to leave. Even better — on our remote controls with LCD displays, you can press a button on the remote and see the temperature inside your vehicle. Now you know how long is needed for it to warm up.

Drone Smartphone Control

Are you the kind of person who hates having extra items on your keychain? Or maybe you love your smartphone and its ability to control items for you? If either of these scenarios describes you, our DroneMobile system may be right up your alley. Now you can harness the power of the Internet and your smartphone to remote-start your vehicle pretty much anywhere in the world. As long as your phone has Internet access and our Drone system can access the Internet where you have it parked, it will remote-start.

Do you have heated seats? How about a rear window defroster? On most vehicles, we can add control for these items through your remote starter as well.

Are you the kind of person who leaves your wipers on when you get out of the vehicle? Did you know that, if it ices up outside, the wipers freeze to the windshield and you remote-start your vehicle with the wipers set to be on, your wiper system may become damaged? We can build a protective circuit that will not activate the wipers during the remote start cycle, thus protecting your wipers from damage.

Security System Upgrade

If your vehicle is your pride and joy, you may want to consider adding a security system onto your remote car starter. You will now have the protection that goes way beyond the factory security system. If you choose a two-way system or a Drone, you will even be alerted if someone is tampering with your vehicle.

Choose Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security For Your Remote Car Starter Installation

Finally, and most importantly, the company you choose for your installation is probably your most important decision. Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security performs remote starter installations that are the industry standard. Our team has been hired to train retailers and manufacturers on proper installation methods by people as far away as Australia. What that means to you is that a system designed and installed by Perfectionist will give you years of reliable performance.

We invite you to stop by our state-of-the-art facility with your vehicle and get to know us. One of our award-winning folks will work hand in hand with you in selecting the best remote starter for your needs.

You can also contact us here for more information about any of our products and services.

 

Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security is a leader in remote starts in Alaska. Our products have always been on the cutting edge of technology. In fact, Compustar was founded in this very shop. That’s right – we gave birth to Compustar! As you can imagine, it is very near and dear to our heart.

That’s why we are extremely proud to tell you about the new Compustar T11 remote control. Before this new model came out, Compustar already had the longest-range system on the market. While other manufacturers would tout operating ranges similar to Compustar’s, their ranges couldn’t compare in real-world testing. Now, the Compustar T11 has broken new ground. There is a new sheriff in town.

Incredible 3 Mile Range

The T11 remote control has 3 miles of range! We have tested it personally outside Anchorage and have gotten over 4 miles. It took two people on cellphones to do that test, by the way.

Now, you may be asking yourself, “Why would I ever need that kind of range?” Great question. Here is why. Once you go out to a warmed-up vehicle one time, you will be hooked. Once you experience not having to scrape ice off your windshield, you will never want to do it again. That means you will want to remote-start your vehicle in many different places over the course of your week – not just at home, but at work, the movies, church, shopping centers, a hospital, wherever. Add that to the fact that you lose significant amounts of range when you are in a commercial building, now the range becomes relevant. And you know what? You may not need all the range of the T11, but if you want the best, we have it.

Unsurpassed Remote Durability

Another great thing about the Compustar T11 system is the durability of the remote. Everyone knows someone who has dropped an expensive piece of electronics on the ground, only to see it ruined. That won’t happen with this remote. In fact, we have seen this remote get run over by a Honda and still look and perform like new. If that isn’t enough, the remote is water-resistant to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Click on this link to watch a cool video we did in the install bay to show the T11 in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OScSCTWHlk

Rechargeable Battery

This system has two more of the greatest features. First, the remote has a built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery. You will never have to put new batteries in this remote. You will just charge it every few weeks for a couple hours with the included charge pack.

Remote Temperature Display

Finally, this remote will tell you the temperature inside your vehicle. Just tap the remote-start button and you instantly know that temperature. Now you know how long to run your vehicle to warm it up. If the remote says 10 degrees, you know it is going to run for 20 minutes. If the remote says 35 degrees, it may only need 10 minutes. We love this simple add-on that Compustar gave us.

Stop By TodayTo Audition the Compustar T11 Remote!

We invite you to stop by Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security with your vehicle. Our team of experts will work one on one with you to design the remote starter and options that best fit your needs. Then one of our award-winning installers will perform the finest installation in the area, ensuring you of a system that will give you years of reliable use.

You can also contact us here for more information about any of our products and services.

Many people in Anchorage, Alaska are aware that Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security is known for remote starters. While we love this category and think everyone should have a remote starter from Perfectionist, some people might not be convinced, so we present to you:

Five Reasons You Need A Remote Starter From Perfectionist

1. A remote starter is actually good for your engine. When it is cold outside, the oil in your engine is much thicker than when the engine is warmed up. We all have had those times when we are running late and need to just get in our vehicle and go. Wouldn’t it be great to know that your engine is warmed up and ready for you to race off for that appointment?
2. Remote starters are great for warming up your vehicle in the winter and cooling it off in the summer. Imagine never having to scrape ice off your windows again ­– that alone should get you excited. Maybe you have gone out to your vehicle on a cold day and you get all the way to your destination with the heat on high, but the vehicle never really warms up? Has that happened to you? Call us – we can fix that for you with a remote starter.
3. Compustar is the leading brand of remote starters, and they started right here at Perfectionist. We are their largest dealer in the whole world. Not just Alaska, not the USA, but the whole world. As you can imagine, we know their product intimately. What that means to you is we will know the best product for your needs.
4. Installation is 80 percent of the strength of your remote starter, and Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security is the reference standard. Every year, our team is asked to train manufacturers and other retailers on proper installation methods. If other folks are coming to us for proper training, you can rest assured your vehicle is in good hands with us.
5. Remote starters are our specialty at Perfectionist. We have been at this for a long time and have installed tens of thousands of remote starters. You can know that we are not new to this category and that we will be here for you in the future should you ever need service.

We invite you to stop by our state-of-the-art facility with your vehicle and get to know us. Let us show you why Mobile Electronics magazine has named us the Top Retailer in the Nation two different times. Our staff are “driven to perfection” in everything they do. That’s why it is the first part of our name. If you are looking for people you can trust who will treat your car as if it were their own, you have found a new home.

You can also contact us here for more information about any of our products and services.

Here at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security, we love remote car starters. In fact, they are the driving focus of our business. Our clients will often ask why they should choose us to do their remote car starters. It is a valid question, so here are the top 10 reasons why we feel people should buy remote starters from Perfectionist

1. The World’s Largest Compustar Dealer

We are the # 1 Compustar dealer in the world. Not Alaska. Not the USA. The whole world. What does that mean to you? It means we do lots of remote car starters, so we are intimately familiar with their product line.

2. The Home Of Compustar

We are the home of Compustar. Yep, the founder of Compustar used to own Perfectionist, and we still do testing on new products for the company. Our team has very close ties to the owners and management at Compustar.

3. Top Notch Installation

Installation of a remote car starter is 80 percent of the job, and we focus on that. Our installation standards not only meet, but often exceed, those of a vehicle manufacturer. If your vehicle ever needs servicing after one of our systems is installed, the automotive technician will have no problem working around our installation.

4. Experts In The Field

We train manufacturers and other stores in proper installation techniques. What that means to you is our technicians are considered world-class, and will take great care of your vehicle.

5. Superior Vehicle Care

Our facility is considered state of the art. We go to extensive lengths to ensure your vehicle gets delivered back to you in the same condition as we received it. We install protective seat covers and floor liners, and use protective tape anywhere your paint or interior panel could be at risk for a scratch or nick.

6. Remote Starter Specialists

We install thousands of remote starters every year, so when we say it’s our specialty, we really mean it.

7. Well Established

We have been in business for a long time and have built a loyal following. You can rest assured we will be here for you in the future, should you ever need us.

8. Skilled Technicians

Our technicians are skilled in all types of vehicles when it comes to remote starters. Whether it is a European vehicle, luxury, diesel, manual transmission, push-to-start or domestic, we can handle them all.

9. Soldering For Ultimate Reliability

We solder all of our connections. While soldering makes for a longer installation, it also makes for a more solid connection, and is the most reliable process you can get. In our opinion, it is one of the reasons our installations are the standard by which others are judged.

10. Striving For Perfection

Our name is Perfectionist, and that is the driving force behind everything we do. Each and every day.

When you are ready to get a remote starter for your vehicle, we invite you to stop by Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security right here in Anchorage, Alaska with your vehicle. One of our team members will work with you to design and install the system that best fits your unique needs.

You can also contact us here for more information about any of our products and services.