“I feel that it is a must for consumer choice, but at the same time it can be a liability. I think the laws should hold the end user responsible for following state laws and safe driving practices.” — Joel Dunn, CarTunes — Layton, Utah
“We only use them for back-up cameras, and we advise cus-
tomers about the dangers of unlock features.” — Antoine Sinclair, A/V Mobile Sound & Security — Valley Stream, N.Y.
“Liability issues are always a concern. It really is hard to know when the customer is almost demanding it. We will do it, but it must be an adult-owned and driven vehicle.” — John Patrick, Audio Outlaws of Texas — Buda, Texas
“We’re not concerned about liability. I know that nearly every
shop has done this, and despite efforts to sue shops and man- ufacturers, this has not been successful. I watch mine (video) at times and know it keeps me awake and alert as opposed to music that can put me to sleep while driving.” — Doug Dobson, 3D Mobile Creations — Chandler, Ariz.
“I believe that they should somehow connect them to the passenger side airbag sensor. That way, if someone is in the passenger seat you can enter in nav addresses. I don’t like the idea of video in motion for safety reasons.” — Rick Miller, Sound on Wheels — Rock Hill, S.C.
Product Push: Who Should Lead Consumer Awareness? “There is no clear answer. We advertise like crazy but it
doesn’t work the same anymore. Small stores can’t put all their effort into the Internet, YouTube and Facebook and expect big gains. It just isn’t that simple.” -Shawn Brodoski, dfm Car Stereo – Ukiah, Calif.
“All parties should be involved. Awareness is a collabora- tive effort and we all benefit from added visibility in automotive entertainment, even if it’s from our direct competitors online or locally.”
-Eric Quick, Mobile A/V Creations, New Hyde Park, N.Y.
“No one group has the financial clout to accomplish a true public relations campaign, but someone must lead a united ef- fort or it will never happen. Perhaps CEA can do it.” -Barry Vogel, Te Ultimate Edge, Oswego, N.Y.
“It should be up to the manufacturers and vendors. Manufac- tures are not using their money in a useful manner and need to take a look at where they are spending their money and then go to where the customer is. Take a look at Stillwater Designs. They are spending a lot of money on the skateboard, bike, etc.
industries. I can’t recall ever selling a system to this type of customer.”
-Greg Tackett, Greg’s Custom AVC, Pikeville, Ky.
“It’s up to the manufacturers and vendors to market their products. In many cases, we as dealers are selling merchan- dise that customers know nothing about. There are great brands that have gained their name but many others are going to have to display their product in places other than CES and SEMA.”
-DeAaron Paige, Mobile Illusionz, Magee, Miss.
“We make our clients aware of the services offered, however the manufacturers should raise consumer awareness of their products so that the consumers will search out for the services we offer.”
-Joshua Landau, JML Audio of St. Louis, Fenton, Mo.
“Manufacturers have the power to reach a larger amount of consumers at once to start a buzz or excitement about their products.”
-Antoine S., A/V Sound and Security, Valley Stream, N.Y.
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