A local Honda car dealership contacted Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville to find out if we could install a remote car starter on a brand-new 2018 Honda Accord sedan. We checked with our suppliers, but none of them listed a solution for the 2018 Accord. Given our experience with Honda remote starter installations, we offered to have a look at the vehicle, do some testing and see if we could find a solution.
The dealership dropped off the vehicle and our technicians set to work on testing the wiring. Confident in our findings, we set to work installing a Compustar remote car starter. To give the system a factory-installed feel, we used a Blade AL integration module to allow the factory key fob to start the car. The client simply presses the lock button three times in short succession and the car will start. They can shut the vehicle down by repeating the process.
If you are interested in a remote car starter for your Honda, drop by our store in Mechanicsville or Midlothian and speak with a member of our sales team. Alternatively, you can use our online remote starter quotation system to get the ball rolling.
ben lafavor says
How much?
Mike Bartells says
This is something that we sell and install locally only. If you’re in the Richmond area or within driving distance, give us a call at 804-559-3589 or submit a quote request through the site. If you’re not in the Richmond area, let us know where you are and I’ll see if we know anyone near you. Thanks!
Rick says
Anyone in South Jersey, NJ area?
Mike Bartells says
Any specific area of South Jersey?
Rick says
Cherry Hill
Mike Bartells says
I would talk to Imagine Audio. One of my reps used to work there and gave them a high recommendation. http://www.imagineaudio.com
Bryan Margain says
I’m interested in the remote start for the 2018 accord,
I’m kn San Antonio Texas,
If you can check to see if you have some one here that could do it for me.
Thank you
Mike Bartells says
I would check with Brandon Woodring at Tint World. Their email is Store046@tintworld.com, and their number is 210-718-0066
Arsh Singh says
Hey, I’m interested in getting this installed in my accord. I’m from Baton Rouge, LA. Would you know of anyone out here that could help with that? Thanks
Mike Bartells says
I know Corey Himel at Prestige Car Audio and Marine in Metairie would be able to take care of you. You could try them at 504-833-2824
Avis Richardson says
I live in central Ga and I was interested in the remote start as well. Anyone in the area that you know of?
Mike Bartells says
I’ll see who i can find. Any major cities in your vicinity?
Avis Richardson says
Atlanta, Macon, and Columbus.
Mike Bartells says
I definitely know a shop in Cumming, GA outside of Atlanta. Audition Audio (678) 455-3201
Andre says
I’m interested in this for my 2018 Honda Accord Sport.
I live in Jacksonvillee Florida are there any places here in town that I can get this installed and keep using the factory key fob like you guys have in the video?
Mike Bartells says
Definitely! Check with Chris or Darren at Audio Designs and Custom Graphics. (904) 333-2322
Blake Armstrong says
Mike,
Do you have any shops to refer me to in Houston, Tx?
Mike Bartells says
I know of one in Corpus Christi, Louis at Bay Area Audio Visions. If that’s to far away, you can always check over at https://www.compustar.com/find-a-dealer/
Lahiru says
I live in Buffalo, NY. Where can i get this installed?
Mike Bartells says
I don’t personally know anyone in the Buffalo area. I would go to https://www.compustar.com/find-a-dealer/ and visit some of the shops on the list. Just keep in mind that installation quality is the most important factor for a reliable system, so judge the shops you visit based on your confidence in their techs and whether quality seems to be their focus vs. slinging cars out the door as quickly as possible.
Jim says
Hey Mike,
Anyplace you can recommend on Long Island?
Thanks
Mike Bartells says
Sadly, no one we know personally. Check https://www.compustar.com/find-a-dealer/ You may have to check out their reviews to see whether they are a place that focuses on quality, or whether they just shovel jobs out the door. The system will only be as good as the installation. Good Luck!
Ray mosa says
Hey Mike, I am located in the orlando Florida area. Got any recommendations?
Mike Bartells says
I have friends in Tampa, Lakeland, Ocala, and Gainesville. Would any of those work?
Ray mosa says
Lakeland or ocala could work!
Mike Bartells says
Lakeland would be Tunes N Tint. http://www.tunesntint.com Joe Cassidy is the owner, but anyone there should be able to help.
Ocala would be Ocala Car Audio http://www.ocalacaraudio.com Parrish Tanner is the owner
Both are great guys, just don’t tell Joe I said that!
Ray mosa says
Haha! Thanks alot man! I’ll go ahead and look them up here soon. Appreciate all the help.
Jennifer says
Any place near Tuscaloosa AL?
Mike Bartells says
No one that we actually are familiar with. I would check at https://www.compustar.com/find-a-dealer/
Sam says
Hey Mike can you recomand anyone can install this in Cincinnati oh thanks
Mike Bartells says
Sam, try Cincy Security and Sound
Cody Fender
513-512-5581
12130 Royal Point Drive
Cincinnati , Ohio
45249
sales@cincysecuritysound.com
http://www.cincysecuritysound.com
Joshua says
Hello, I have a 2018 Honda Accord Sport & would like this remote start option. I live in Southern California, primarily Ventura county area. Do you happen to know anyone that you’d recommend? Thank you in advance.
Mike Bartells says
Give Jamie Palafox a call.
Agoura Autosounds
Jaime Palafox
1-805-377-4443
5310 Derry ave suite i
Agoura Hills , CA
91301
agouraautosounds@gmail.com
http://Www.agouraautosounds.com
Joshua Escandon says
Great, may I ask if $800 is a good quote? Parts & labor + warranty.
Mike Bartells says
$800 for the system he was quoting you isn’t bad at all. It was something with more features and range than the one we were demo’ing here. I know they do phenomenal, clean work there. With installation being the most important factor of a remote start, that’s a big thing.
Joshua Escandon says
Great! Just wanted to know what I should expect. I’m not too familiar with that so thank you for your time. Looks like o have an appointment with them, thank you!
Mary Brown says
I’ve had an issue with adding remote start to an Accord LX – do you know why that is?
Mike Bartells says
There’s no issue I’m aware of with the LX. What type of issue did you have?
Zac says
I live in mobile AL is there anyone you can recommend to me?
Mike Bartells says
Try Ken’s Car Tunes
Dan Stoll
1-251-660-0221
3675 Government Blvd
Mobile, Alabama
36693
kenscartunes1@bellsouth.net
http://www.kenscartunes.com
Gabriel says
Anyone in the New York City area?
Mike Bartells says
Carlos at NVS Audio would be a great choice, they turn out top notch work.
Nvs Audio
Carlos Ramirez
1-908-527-6772
717 East Saint Georges ave
Roselle , Nj
7203
nvsaudio@gmail.com
Kakuri says
I have been searching for a remote start solution for an Accord Sport and this looks great. Have one question…why do the DRL and side marker (or indicator lights not easy to tell) lights flash rapidly just before the car starts?
Mike Bartells says
Good Morning! That’s actually just an effect that happens when videoing LED lights. To the naked eye they do not flash or strobe like that.
Kakuri says
Thank you Mike for the clarification. Wasn’t sure if that could be the cause since at other times the strobe effect is not evident.
I live in the DMV area but about 100 miles from your stores. Do you have any affiliate close to the Gaithersburg/Fredrick area who you would trust to install a remote start on a manual transmission with the link to the OEM key fob? If not, will have to plan to come visit you guys.
Mike Bartells says
Absolute is a great shop in your immediate area, It definitely would be something they can handle for you. Absolute Electronix
Ata Ehdaivand
1-240-449-5147
15837 Redland Road
Rockville, Md
20855
ata@absoluteelectronix.com
http://www.absoluteelectronix.com