RETAILER RECOMMENDATIONS First- and Second-String Brands for Security Season
“Python’s security system is our ‘go to’ because of the data-to-data feature. For this exact same reason, we con- sider Auto Page to be our back-up option,” said GNC Customs of Goshen, Ind.
Lakeland, Fla., -based Tunes- N-Tint/Alarms, ETC. said, “Viper has always been our go-to and likely always will be. Directed is second to none and a top-notch team.”
National Auto Sound & Security of Independence, Mo. said, “Auto Start is our primary car alarm system and Code Alarm is our back- up system.”
“Our main alarm line this coming fall comes from Encore Automotive Systems and our backup line is from Omega,” stated Kansas City, Mo.-based Arrington Unlimited.
Handcrafted Car Audio of Mesa, Ariz., said: “Com- pustar is the only line we support. This fall we will be pushing the same products from them, specifically the Drone systems.”
“Auto Page is our go-to prod- uct with Audiovox and Com- pustar/ArticStart being solid backups,” said Clearwater, Fla.-based Audio Expert.
“We use the Clifford alarm system as our first choice and Code-Alarm as the alternate,” stated Car Audio, Radio, & Security of North Charleston, S.C.
Gastonia, N.C.-based Dis- tinct Beat Car Audio said Compustar is the retailer’s first choice, followed by Avital as its backup brand.
Heard From the Industry
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Finding quality staff is our biggest challenge ALWAYS. It seems the new generation hiring pool is tainted by the DIY bugs. It’s easier to train from scratch than untrained bad habits.
— Joe Cassity, Tunes-N-Tint / Alarms, ETC., Lakeland, Fla.
I find the demands of the Internet world — newsletters, Website, etc. — is time-consuming for a small store. We aren’t always able to do as much as I’d like us to do.
— Richard Galler, National Auto Sound & Security, Independence, Mo.
We have an ongoing issue with other retailers showing poorly done work and claiming it to be ours. — Ryan Pepsin, SRQ Custom Autosound, Sarasota, Fla.
I strive to hold every installation to a high standard of quality but with 25-plus other local shops that have no standards I find customers are prejudiced against car stereo shops, and rightfully so. It’s very hard to be so incredibly outnumbered and convince people that they will get their car back in perfect condition with everything working exactly as it should. — Luke Fidler, Audio Expert, Clearwater, Fla.
20 Mobile Electronics August 2012
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