One of the most surprising things we experience at Extreme Audio is people thinking they can’t get a remote start in a diesel vehicle. This is simply not true. We have been reliably remote starting diesel powered vehicles for over a decade. And what makes this more interesting is that diesel powered vehicles see the Read More…
Can Just Anyone Install A Remote Start System?
Vehicles today are surely not like vehicles of old. They have gotten very complex, and one of the most complex parts of a modern vehicle is the electrical system. We get the question from time to time at Extreme Audio about how safe is it for a person to try and install a remote start Read More…
Remote Starter Myths: 8 Misconceptions Dispelled
There are many misconceptions about remote car starter systems. Many of these myths are a result of a bad experience someone had or just plain bad information that they received. At Richmond based Extreme Audio, this is never the case. In this article we are going to look at eight common remote starter myths Read More…
Remote Car Starter Range Is More Important Than You Think
“I am only going to start my vehicle from home.” This is one of the most common things we hear when talking to a client about remote car starters. From our experience, this often comes from someone who has not owned a remote start. Here at Extreme Audio we pride ourselves on selling the best quality, Read More…
Transponder Keys and Remote Car Starters
Most modern vehicles now come equipped with a passive theft deterrent system that uses transponders embedded into your key. It is important to understand the basics of transponder key technology. Extreme Audio does not defeat the transponder key system when installing a remote car starter. Instead, we interface with them. Read along. What Does A Transponder Read More…
Manual Transmission Remote Car Starters? We Do That!
People will often tell us that they wish they owned an automatic transmission vehicle so they could get a remote start installed. You should see the look on their face when we tell them they can safely remote car start on their manual transmission vehicle. Follow along as we explain how we can do this Read More…
Remote Car Starters on Push To Start Vehicles
More and more vehicles these days are started with push to start buttons instead of a key. The advantage is that you can keep your fob in your pocket or push and just get in and go. Many of our customers have questioned the ability to install remote car starters on these types of vehicles. The Read More…
Extreme Audio Announces 4th Annual Coats for Kids Drive!
Now through December 31st, we will be collecting gently used or new coats at our store location at 7451 Sujen Ct. in Mechanicsville. What a lot of us take for granted these days is a warm house and a warm coat when we venture outside into the cold, while 1 in 6 children in the Read More…
Remote Starters: For Comfort, Safety And Convenience
For people who live north of freezing several months a year, getting into a cold car is like stepping into a walk-in freezer and pulling up a chair. It’s cold, the kids are freezing, the steering wheel is like ice in your hands and you know you’ll have to wait at least a few minutes Read More…
Will Installing A Remote Car Starter Void My Vehicle Warranty
One of the most common questions we get here at Extreme Audio is “will installing a Remote Car Starter void my vehicle’s warranty?” The simple answer is NO! Years ago, this topic became such a hotbed that a federal law called the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act was created. In simple terms it prohibits a car Read More…
Truck Accessories Added To Richmond Fleet Client’s Ram
One of our regular fleet clients from a major cellular company in Richmond came in recently. They had replaced a few of their trucks and needed to get the new ones geared up and ready to go! Our brand new truck accessories division was up to the challenge! First we added WeatherTech floor liners to Read More…
Already have a remote starter? Upgrade to smart start!
Once you’ve gotten into the habit of using remote start to warm/cool your car, there’s no going back to the old system of freezing/sweating until your car’s temperature approaches something habitable. But while you can’t, and won’t, go back, there’s always the option of moving forward to the next level in remote start, sometimes called Read More…
Why Choose Extreme Audio For Your Remote Car Starter Install?
Here at Extreme Audio, we get asked a lot about what makes us different from all of the other shops in the Richmond market. When it comes to getting a remote car starter installed, the product you choose and the quality of the installation are very important. A properly designed and installed remote car starter Read More…
Remote Starters Offer Many Convenience Features
Most people these days know that you can add something to a vehicle to start it remotely, aka a remote start. But here at Extreme Audio we have many popular features that people may not be familiar with. So let’s explore some of the most popular options for remote starters. DroneMobile Unlimited Range and Convenience DroneMobile systems Read More…
Toyota Tundra Truck Accessories Spice Up This Ride
One of our clients bought a new 2007 Toyota Tundra, and came by to see about getting a remote start/alarm installed. While he was here, he saw the truck accessories we offered, and decided to accessorize a bit! We offer stylish and functional upgrades for most vehicles and Toyota Tundra truck accessories are among the Read More…
Richmond Facebook Fan Wins A Free Remote Car Starter
Extreme Audio recently ran a promotion on Facebook giving away a FREE Remote Car Starter to a lucky fan! Our Facebook fans shared our post about the upcoming snow on their pages, and that got them entered to win a Remote Car Starter up to a $500 value! The lucky winner this time was Rachael Read More…
The Do’s and Dont’s of Buying a Remote Car Starter
The subject of this article will mainly be centered on the key things you don’t want to do when buying a remote car starter this season, with a few do’s thrown in as well. Keep in mind these are basically universal truths. Even if you don’t buy from us, or you’re reading this from halfway Read More…
Extreme Audio Announces 3rd Annual Coats for Kids Drive!
Now through December 31st, we will be collecting gently used or new coats at our store location at 7451 Sujen Ct. in Mechanicsville. What a lot of us take for granted these days is a warm house and a warm coat when we venture outside into the cold, while 1 in 6 children in the Read More…
Announcing Our 1st Ever Coats For Kids Drive
Now through December 31st, we will be collecting gently used or new coats at our store location at 7451 Sujen Ct. in Mechanicsville. What a lot of us take for granted these days is a warm house and a warm coat when we venture outside into the cold, while 1 in 6 children in the Read More…
Remote Start Info
During the cold months of the year, we could practically change our name to Extreme Car Starters, Inc. It seems like every day we have at least 2 or 3 vehicles in the install bay getting a remote start installed! What does this mean for you? It means we know remote start! Installing an automatic Read More…
Mercedes Remote Car Starter
If you’re looking for a remote car start for your Mercedes in the Richmond area, look no further! A little earlier this year we tried out a new product from a company called Mid City Engineering. They had developed a Remote Start System for newer Mercedes vehicles. For those of you with a Mercedes, you Read More…
Cool Down That Hot Car With A Remote Start
Did we all get transported to Miami without the benefits of the beautiful beaches? Whereas we may not be able to bring those beaches to you, we can help bring a small dose of relief to you when you have to venture out into the heat! Most of you are aware of Remote Car Starters Read More…