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Remote start systems give you more control over your vehicle security, comfort, and convenience than anyone else in the industry. Benefits of Remote Start The ultimate control of your ride. Beat the Weather. Not a fan of triple-digit summers or freezing winters? Remote starts can trigger the settings for thermostat, steering wheel, and seats – ensuring your ride is comfy, regardless the weather. Use from Anywhere. Using smartphone tech, there is almost no where you can’t turn your car on/off or lock/unlock the doors. Tracking & Safety. Knowing where your car is 24/7 and getting safety alerts via app are both optional additions to your system. Security & Alarm Systems Monitor and protect your car from intrusion and theft. Never double-check door locks again! Get instant confirmation whenever you communicate with your vehicle and also receive security alerts via 2-way remotes. Anti-Theft Features Designed to prevent and detect all forms of theft with siren alerts, LED warning lights, sensors for glass-break, impact, tilt, and movement, and starter-kill. Combined with advanced tracking and safety alert options, your ride has never been safer! With an industry-leading warranty of up to 3 years protection on PRO remotes, Compustar has been voted #1 by car alarm professionals nationwide for 6 years in a row! Remote Features Guide Not all remotes are created equal. Whether you’re looking for a direct replacement or an upgrade, you can begin by reviewing which features you need to control. Key Fob Range: Ranging from a couple hundred feet to up to 3 miles, the amount of range you should look for depends on your needs. LCD vs. LED: LED remotes use a series of lights and beeps to communicate with the user, while LCDs show more advanced info on the screen. 2-Way vs 1-Way: Choose between confirmation on sent commands with 2-Way, or simply send commands (with no confirmation) via 1-Way remotes. Bonus Features: Some remotes can be programmed to control things such as window roll up/down, sliding doors, trunk pop, and more.

Priority #1: Shopping Safe Under the current state and federal guidelines, our business is classified as an Essential Automotive Repair Service delivering essential automotive repair functions and services for local residents. Our team is committed to doing our best to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To that end, we are doing everything the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is asking of us to maintain a safe retail space. This includes: Voluntary-basis employee scheduling, with all practicing safe health guidelines: staying home if sick, washing hands often, not touching face, covering nose and mouth when sneezing/coughing, maintaining social distancing when not at work. All employees in contact with your vehicle will wear gloves, and your vehicle will be disinfected before and after service and delivery. Sanitizing all equipment and products in our stores throughout the day. Limiting customers entry into the store (preventing crowding) to preserve the 6ft distancing guidelines Minimizing cash transactions by taking credit and debit card payments. The decision to remain open was not an easy one to make and not made for financial gain, but rather in support of servicing the members of our community. Priority #2: Shopping Local Shop local. Eat local. Spend local. Support local. As we look ahead to tough economic times, it’s important to remember that local businesses provide more local jobs, more local investments, and more local security. We are your neighbors, your friends, and your family. Shopping Local = Supporting Your Community Local Economic Stimulus Unique Businesses Create Character & Prosperity Environmental Impact Is Reduced Local Business Owners Invest In Community Public Benefits Far Outweigh Public Costs Customer Service Is Better Most New Jobs Are Provided By Local Businesses Non-Profits Receive Greater Support Competition And Diversity Leads To More Consumer Choices You Matter More

Audio is awesome! We’re the first to drop everything to geek out about wattage, bass, and the latest receiver tech. But this email is NOT about audio… If you’re one of the 51 million Americans who own a truck, you know there are lots (like LOTS) of aftermarket additions available. Whether you drive a super heavy-duty, gas guzzling, lifted 4×4 beast or a sleeker, commuter-friendly pickup, let’s turn that ride into something uniquely you. Truck Bed (Tonneau) Covers With plenty of hard and soft options, below are your most popular cover choices for privacy, protection, and added security. Roll Up: Easy to use, hard or soft options Folding: Versatile, added protection Retractable: Similar to roll up, but more rugged and secure with cleaner operation One-Piece Hard Lid: Easiest to open and close witha seamless, clean look Nerf Bars & Running Boards Running Boards Running boards provide a flatter and wider surface to place your feet, usually running wheel to wheel. Nerf Bars Compared to running boards, Nerf bars feature a round and narrow surface for stepping. Retractable/Powered A higher end variant, powered bars are motorized to “hide” or tuck itself up under the cab when not in use. Protection & Safety Rain Guards & Wind Deflectors: Open your windows and enjoy fresh air even when it’s raining! Bug Shields: Excellent protection against stone chips and bug stains. Floor Mats: Nothing preserves upholstery better than properly fit floor mats and liners. Cleaning up spills and messes has never been easier! Grille Guards: Protecting front bumpers for during off-road adventuring or heavily trafficked commutes. Custom Lighting Light Bars: Mountable options for the roof, front bumper, or rear tailgate, light bars can be installed almost anywhere! Fog Lights: Going off-road or driving in bad weather? Improve visibility! Wheel Lights: The ultmate show lighting for the tricked out truck Spot Lights: Maneuverable, super bright off-road lights Cargo Lights: Anyone who has ever loaded or unloaded their truck after sunset can appreciate these lights! Underbody Lights: Nothing expresses pride in your ride like these show lights. Truck Bed Accessories Bed Mats and Liners: Molded drop-in truck bed liners protect against the harshest cargo denting and scraping the floor and walls of your truck bed while allowing water to drain away. Mats come in various materials and protect just the bed floor from objects sliding and scratching. Tool Boxes: Storage and security all in one beautiful diamond plate gloriousness! We’ll find the perfect fit for your truck, you hand-pick all the extra options. Wheels & Rims Whether it’s the ultimate murdered-out look with machine metal matte black or classically cool chrome you’re going for, there is a set of rims and matching tires waiting for you. Lift & Level Kits Designed to give your machine that sleek, aggressive stance, lift kits also provide a firmer and sportier ride. Not only do lifts and levels allow room for larger tires, but they can greatly increase off-road performance due to the increased ground clearance. Also as an added bonus, a lifted truck can look sick AF.

Swapping out an anonymous factory amp for a top-shelf brand name is a good start to improving your sound system. It will certainly make it louder. But what about making it sound better? Bringing sound to life? That’s a real work of art. Challenges to Great Car Audio Unlike the controlled environment of a home theater, the interior of moving cars is replete with obstacles that make audio sound rough (beyond your tone deaf buddies singing along). Speaker Positioning: Default speaker positioning isn’t necessarily the best placement for your specific vehicle. Reflective Surfaces: Glass windows, thick seats, and even your passengers themselves bounce sound. Road Noise: Even luxury vehicles suffer from tire hum, engine whine, wind, exhaust, and assorted body rattles. Car Material: Fiberglass, metal, and plastic don’t combine to make the best quality sound experience. Fix #1: High Quality Premium Speakers The best place to start? Quality speakers. Yes, they cost a few more bucks, but nothing makes music come alive like the right speakers. So what separates regular speakers from their “High Quality” brothers? PREMIUM MATERIALS Look for materials like ex-beryllium, kevlar, carbon fiber, and mult-laminate for smoother frequency response LOWER DISTORTION Xmax identifies how far a speaker can move with minimum distortion. Higher Xmax = Lower Distortion ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION You want bigger voice coils, stronger magnets, and wider rubber surrounds sustained high output We’re not going to lie — the science behind speaker engineering is super techy. Best advice? Talk to one of our speaker pros to find the best match for your ride. Fix #2: Sound Damping Want to make $99 sale speakers sound like $500 premiums? Want to boost bass and enrich mid-tones WITHOUT turning up the volume? Damping reduces road noise, muffles rattling car parts, and improves overall audio fidelity. And you never even see it! Fix #3: System Design, Equalizers, & DSPs System Design Every vehicle layout is unique, making speaker placement and angling critical. Poor design leads to a psychotic mix of highs, lows, and variations in volume. Equalizers Think you got this covered because your stereo has bass and treble control? Yeah, this isn’t that. Add-on equalizers provide multiple points for adjusting frequency response and varying widths of each EQ band, so you can really zero in on precise sound. Digital Sound Processors (DSP) Digital sound processors (DSP) help eliminate frequency response peaks and increase bass response, and some even include a microphone for analyzing your car’s acoustics. Add a DSP to your system, and treat yourself to the ultimate sound upgrade!

As automobiles have advanced, so has vehicle lighting. Whether your goal is to improve visibility while driving at night or offroad, add a quality aesthetic to your interior, or simply impress everyone who sees your ride… See and Be Seen. Choosing the Best Headlights for Your Ride The steady development of different light bulb technologies has dramatically redefined how we see the automobile. Bluish White + Clear = Classy. Yellow + Blurry = Ratchet Different bulbs and their names can get confusing – LEDs, Halogen, and Xenon (HID) are the most popular choices, and each offer different advantages and disadvantages. What are the differences in headlights? Exterior Lighting: So Many Options… Extreme Off-Road & Jeeps: Light Bars, Spotlights, & more When you take your Big Wheel Beastie or Jeep on challenging off-road trails, standard street lights just don’t cut it. You’ll definitely want a custom system to provide extra illumination after the sun goes down. Impressive light fixtures can be mounted on to your bumper, hood, or even on the top of your windshield. Accent & Show Lighting LED lighting kits are available for everything from underbody to grills, wheels to truck beds, and more. Essentially, if it’s part of your ride, we can light it up! Key features include ultra-bright light with multiple color options, dynamic lighting effects, smartphone control, and more. Interior Ambient Lighting Easy on the eyes… Upgrading interior lights is one of the easiest ways to add a luxury look and feel to your ride. When you do, you are likely to notice some immediate benefits. Colors: You don’t have to stick to white light – choose the perfect color for accenting the interior of your car. Clarity: Because LED lights tend to produce bright, white light, you achieve clarity when swapping out incandescent bulbs. Innovation: You don’t have to confine your lighting to existing spaces! Because LED lights come in a variety of styles, you can stretch light into any dark space inside your car. Not Only for the Streets Some of the best applications of custom lighting aren’t meant for your Honda Civic, Kyle. ATVs, bikes, boats, and even golf carts gain value and safety with lighting upgrades.

Whether you ride a fully saddled custom Hog or a sporty crotch-rocket off the lot, we have the audio gear and accessories perfect for cruising the open road. Please, hold your burnouts for the end. Small Size, Big Performance Obviously, motorcycle gear (especially audio products) is smaller than what you’d find in cars or trucks. But the differences go far beyond size when it comes to this category. So what exactly makes audio, lighting, security, and accessories different for the bike? The Unique Challenges Faced by Motorcycle Gear Noise. Like, a LOT of it. No matter the make/model, riders are seated right on top of the engine. This, combined with road noise, makes it very difficult to enjoy music. Mother Nature. Unlike a fully enclosed car or truck, motorcycle gear is exposed to all the elements found outdoors – rainfall, UV rays, dust, and road debris. Space. Cars have trunks. Trucks have under or behind seats. Motorcycles have… Exactly. With a premium on space, your system needs to be as compact as it is powerful. Made Specifically for Motorcycles Receivers – Water-resistant and dust-resistant with a rugged build that stands up to blinding UV exposure and motor vibration. Amplifiers – Aftermarket amps provide a significant boost without putting a heavy load on your bike’s electrical system. Lighting – Headlights and lowlights to help you see and be seen all the other drivers on the road. Speakers – Compact & powerful, speakers are best placed on handlebars or saddlebags to maintain weight distribution. Bluetooth – Sometimes the easiest connection is the wireless kind. Bluetooth speakers, hands-free, GPS, and more. Security – Protecting your bike is one thing, protecting your helmet and other belongings? Ask us how! Marine-Grade is NOT Extreme-Grade While marine products are made to withstand elements such as water, strong winds, and saltwater corrosion, motorcycle riders face the onslaught of grittier problems. Dust and dirt, extreme heat from the sun, and road debris will render even the best set of speakers into junk. Specialty Tuning for Harley Davidson Rides The body-shaking rumble of a powerful Hog is one of main reasons we love Harley motorcycles, but it also makes listening to good audio nearly impossible. And no, cranking the volume isn’t the fix. Used by sound pros, special tuning gear can tweak sound beyond bass and treble adjustments, creating ideal EQ curves and channel distribution for higher performance without blowing out your speakers. More than Audio… Lighting the Way See and be seen. Aftermarket headlights can dramatically improve your visibility at night while pulling less power from your electrical system. Custom light additions not only add vibrant style to your bike, but they also make you impossible to miss by other drivers. Securing Your Baby Compact and waterproof, new powersports alarm systems protect not only your bike, but your helmet and valuables too! Ask specifically for features like shock and tilt sensors, as well as a closed loop trigger system (think bike chain lock but a whole lot louder).

Summer Sun? Check. Summer Fun? You’ve got it covered. A system in your boat, motorcycle, or ATV that’s as much fun as you are? We can help with that one. Marine Audio Gear – More than Just a Color Difference Yes, marine gear tends to be white and/or silver compared to the darker, black products you’d see in your car. But there’s a LOT more going on under the surface that you might not know. The elements can be tougher than you think on electronic audio systems. Understanding the marine-grade designation First, “marine-grade” does not necessarily mean waterproof (see IP Rating below). These products are manufactured to withstand elements within marine environments – water splashes or rain, strong winds, and saltwater corrosion – and function long term in those conditions. What do IP ratings mean & are they important? IP (“Ingress Protection”) ratings define levels of sealing effectiveness against foreign bodies like dirt and moisture, indicating which products are best for different purposes. So yes, important. The first digit after the “P” indicates solid body protection, and the second digit moisture protection. For example, a speaker rated IPX5 is water-resistant only, but an IP65 speaker is both water-resistant and dust-proof. How Are Marine Products Built Differently? Receivers – Conformal-coated circuit boards to guard against rust, UV protected & water-resistant faceplates. Speakers – Wider dispersion path for greater sound projection, increased power performance, stronger grilles. Amplifiers – Rubber caps for RCA inputs, silicone boots for fuses, gasket-sealed front covers, conformal-coated circuit boards. Subwoofers – Waterproof rubber gaskets, sealed motors, UV-resistant cones, and improved magnetic shielding. Shopping Guide Before you spend a penny, first consider what you generally like to do on the water – fish? wakeboard? ski? speed? or party boat soaking up the sun? livin’ large? Fishing Boat: Receiver and speakers Party Barge: Digital receiver, LED speakers, subwoofer, amplifier Ski or Wakeboard: Digital receiver tower speakers, bonus-power amplifier, powerful subwoofers Livin’ Large: Multi-zone digital receiver, remote controls, speakers and/or tower speakers, multi-channel & sub amplifiers

If you think window film is just for hip-hop celebrities and teenagers, think again. The mysterious and sleek look of window film does a lot more than turn heads. More than Just a Pretty Face Everyone wants their vehicle to look its best, and window film on your ride definitely improves the overall look and resale value. But there are also practical benefits to professionally installed window film… Reduce Glare No matter the season, glare from the sun can create distractions, blind spots, and headaches. By reducing this glare, your vision is far clearer and your drive more enjoyable. Block UV Rays UV rays damage your car’s interior as well as your skin. Research finds that skin cancer is more likely to develop on the left side of the body – the side exposed to the sun while you drive! Lower Heat Absorption We’re not just talking about the scorching heat of parked cars in July. Sunlight streaming in during your drive forces you to keep the AC cranked and your engine guzzling gas. Improve Safety Beyond the obvious benefits of added security and privacy (you can see out, they can’t see in), but window film adds an extra anti-shatter layer to your windows in case of accidents. Did You Know? Modern film composition blocks 99% of UV rays but does NOT disrupt cellular, GPS, or satellite signals. Window film doesn’t have to be dark – ask about HD color and clarity. Yes, you can go too dark. Besides legal restrictions, excessively dark tint can affect your ability to see and be seen by other drivers. Believe or not, in some states* you can even get window film applied to your windshield!! Professional Installation Looks easy online, so why not do it yourself? We’re so glad you asked… DIY kits may be attractive because they’re inexpensive, but wrinkles and bubbles can appear days – even weeks – after application. Honestly, installing window film is a huge pain and takes practice. Don’t believe us? Okay…put a screen cover on your phone. Perfectly centered. With no wrinkles. And no bubbles. Or dust. Or hair. We’ll wait. Save yourself the time and headache! Professionally installed film looks flawless for years and comes with lifetime warranties

Snow, sleet, freezing rain, frost, slush… Be prepared for winter weather by making your drive as comfortable and safe as possible. Floor Mats and Liners Provide complete automotive interior carpet protection from mud, dirt, snow and more. Laser-measured to protect the front, back and even up the sides of your vehicle’s footwell Patented High-Density Tri-Extruded (HDTE) material allows for a rigid core for strength Fluids channeled to a lower reservoir Cargo/trunk liners also available! Heated Seats The comfort of a heated seat in freezing weather is everything. Quickly heating the largest muscles in your body is the fastest way to shake off the winter chill – you’ll want to sit on your hands! Works with cloth or leather seats and do not change the look of the seat Includes control switch for high/low/off Typically a quick install Remote Start Warm Things Up in Advance Save someone the numb fingers and cold bum that always come with scraping ice and sitting on frozen seats – make life easier! One-Way, Two-Way, Mobile Start Options Extended range with smartphone control Add security and GPS tracking Defrost windows, heat your seats, even warm-up that steering wheel all from the comfort and warmth of your living room or office! Portable Jump Starters Never Get Stranded Again! Getting into your car and finding out the battery’s dead can really throw a wrench in your day, especially when that day is below freezing. More convenient than jumper cables Varying power ratings and charging capacity Optional features can include: USB charging port, LED flashlight, air compressor for inflating tires, compass, reverse polarity alarm, and more LED Headlight Upgrades Perfect for Everyone (Including You) Headlights are crucial to safety on the road Larger, brighter white-light pattern More efficient lights while drawing less power, leaving more power for popular add-ons like radar, cameras, and sensors Conversion kits allow new LED headlights to run on older model cars Tip: Remember, switching to high beams in fog or snow actually makes visibility worse!

Everyone wants to look good and sound good, but keeping you, your family, and your ride safe and damage-free should always be your first priority. Add an immediate layer of safety to your commute – read how below. Backup Cameras Eliminate blind spots, preventing you from backing into people, animals, property, and other cars. Parking lanes help backing into spaces Mount to rear bumper or license plate frame, depending on your preference Real-time video feed to your in-dash receiver, dash monitor, rearview mirror, or even smartphone Dashboard Cameras Record every detail that takes place both on the road and inside the car. First-hand evidence in case of accident, theft, and vandalism Helps keep an eye on your kids and the car when they take it “for a quick spin” New 360° dashcams now available Record road trips and scenery Sensors & Complete Blindspot Detection Systems Next-level safety for 100% coverage Radar-based sensors detect vehicles, people, and objects heading your way. Forward-Collision Warning Blind-Spot Warning Lane-Departure Warning Comprehensive systems can combine camera and sensor data to make sure you’re never caught off guard Car and Driver Monitoring Stay in the know, wherever they go! Keep an eye on kids, siblings, or employees while also tracking any vehicle warnings Location tracking via GPS Create virtual boundaries and receive alerts for when they’re crossed Car “health” status – get alerts for low tire pressure, oil change, etc. Collision and theft alerts

We don’t condone speeding or encourage you to exceed the speed limit, but we live in the real world (like you). A radar/laser detector will help save you from expensive speeding tickets, and it also serves as a helpful reminder to slow down in heavy traffic areas, schools, and even bad weather. The Basics: Dash-Mount or Custom Installed? The first step in choosing a detector is deciding betweena dash/windshield-mounting option or a custom installed solution. Either way, the cost will be cheaper than tickets and rising insurance rates! ✪Easy to move and readjust. Plus, if you get a new car, you can simply take the detector with you! ✪Smaller investment ✪ Virtually undetectable to anyone looking – seamless install blends right into your car’s interior/exterior. ✪Advanced features Radar…Laser… What’s the Difference? Radio Waves vs Light Reflection Radar guns measure speed broadly via specific radio waves, lacking pinpoint accuracy. Because of this, many police have made the switch from radar to laser in recent years. Laser guns measure light reflection and are far quicker and more accurate at measuring a vehicle’s location and speed. So make sure your detector monitors BOTH radar and laser signals. Not Your Dad’s Annoying Beep Machine from Hell WiFi compatibility for realtime speed-trap alerts ✪ App Connectivity (via Bluetooth or WiFi) that combines your GPS location with realtime traffic reports for up-to-the-second awareness ✪ Preloaded database of all the red light and radar cameras wherever you drive ✪ Smart/Learning detectors will remember areas of high-risk enforcement and remind you next time you roll into the area ✪ False alerts are nearly non-existant because detectors are sophisticated enough to know the difference between law enforcement and grocery stores! Advanced Systems with Laser Shifting Nearly Invisible Discreet Solutions (that Make You Invisible Too) What is Laser Shifting? Also called laser jamming or scrambling, laser shifting is the most advanced ticket-protection technology available. Shifting prevents accurate readings from laser guns, essentially altering the signal (or blocking it entirely). Don’t want anything mounted to your windshield or dash? Ask us about the absolute best custom installed system you can can get – so seamless, no one even knows it’s there! Best yet, this system includes laser shifting, making you virtually undetectable! Currently laser shifters are legal in 38 states, the exceptions: California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. And YES, they are legal! The use of detectors in private-use vehicles is legal in all states, with the exception of Virginia and Washington DC. Various other states have laws against usage in commercial vehicles. Minnesota and California prohibit affixing items to windshields, but with custom installed detection systems (see above), you don’t have to worry about that! Laser jammers/shifters are subject to different laws and vary state-to-state. See below for more information…

If you use phone-based navigation, listen to music apps like Spotify, Pandora, or you want the ability to easily receive/respond to text messages safely… Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is for you. Integrate Your Smartphone into Your Vehicle We spend hours each day using our smartphones to make calls, listen to music, get directions, update our status, and text our friends and family. If you’re like most Americans driving an average of 100 minutes a day, a large portion of that phone usage happens in your car… So why not take that smartphone interface you already know and integrate it into your car? Make the drive better and safer. Text Messages No more reading and typing while you drive! Send and reply to text messages with Siri or Google – they’ll read your texts to you so you can keep your eyes on the road where they belong. Navigation Tell Siri or Google where you’re headed, and they’ll get you there! You’ll get turn-by-turn directions, the ability to zoom in on the map, and view live traffic with different routes and real-time traffic info. Music Siri and Google are the ultimate roadtrip buddies – just tell them what you want to hear, and it plays! Access playlists, Pandora, iTunes, and all of the music you’ve stored on your phone. Phone With seamless hands-free calling, all you have to do is tell Siri or Google when you want to make a call, take a call, or listen to your voicemails. And you don’t even have to say “please”! Step Up to Wireless! Until now, you’ve needed a USB connection for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to work… The connection needs in-vehicle WiFi, as Bluetooth alone isn’t robust enough. Bluetooth is great for phone calls or streaming music, but it doesn’t support enough data transfer for all the other bells and whistles. Luckily, many after-market receivers include the technology needed to provide such a WiFi network, so wireless connection is a breeze!