How Much to Install Car Starter Canadian Tire
- zuladd [OP]
- Newbie
- Apr 5, 2004
- 94 posts
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Nov 10th, 2016 10:10 am
[Canadian Tire] ProStart 4-button Remote Starter with Keyless Entry Remote and Alarm
- Deal Link:
- http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/prost ... p.html#srp
- Price:
- $77.93
- Savings:
- 50% OFF
- Retailer:
- Canadian Tire
ProStart 4-button Remote Starter with Keyless Entry Remote and Alarm
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/prost ... p.html#srp
ProStart 4-button Remote Starter with Keyless Entry
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/prost ... p.html#srp
ProStart 2-Way LCD Remote Starter, 6-Button
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/prost ... p.html#srp
- #2
- mic2074
- Deal Fanatic
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- Jul 13, 2005
- 7163 posts
- 1417 upvotes
Nov 10th, 2016 10:17 am
are these reliable ? need a starter... any reliable installer recommendations in the GTA area ? generally, how much to install ? Thanks.
- #3
- tddoucette
- Member
- Nov 19, 2012
- 443 posts
- 262 upvotes
Nov 10th, 2016 10:25 am
Aside from the $70 auto start how much more do you have to pay. (ie. Installation, "interface module")
- #4
- Marzipan
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- Nov 28, 2007
- 3141 posts
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- Whitehorse, YT
Nov 10th, 2016 10:33 am
tddoucette wrote: ↑ Aside from the $70 auto start how much more do you have to pay. (ie. Installation, "interface module")
Exactly! Don't focus on the initial cost of the hardware on-sale.
Perhaps first go to an installer and ask their advice. If they are selling hardware that they know how to easily integrate then that could be cheaper and less prone to cause problems.
- #5
- goozy1
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- Aug 7, 2011
- 1650 posts
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- VANCOUVER
Nov 10th, 2016 10:42 am
Marzipan wrote: ↑ Exactly! Don't focus on the initial cost of the hardware on-sale.
Perhaps first go to an installer and ask their advice. If they are selling hardware that they know how to easily integrate then that could be cheaper and less prone to cause problems.
Yeah. I bought a remote starter from Canadian tire as a gift for my parents. Canadian tire doesn't install them so they had to take it to future shop to install it. Cost was like $300-$400 for install and bypass module.
- #6
- Northguy
- Member
- Jan 29, 2010
- 336 posts
- 130 upvotes
- Victoria
Nov 10th, 2016 10:42 am
mic2074 wrote: ↑ are these reliable ? need a starter... any reliable installer recommendations in the GTA area ? generally, how much to install ? Thanks.
I've had a system for 7 years and never had an issue. Works great!
- #7
- bushcrafter
- Newbie
- Aug 23, 2014
- 50 posts
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- Macdonald, MB
Nov 10th, 2016 10:47 am
I just had a remote starter installed on my Accord for $350+tax in Winnipeg (included starter+labour and 2 key fob, 2000ft).
- #8
- skoalman123
- Sr. Member
- Feb 28, 2015
- 577 posts
- 405 upvotes
- Toronto, ON
Nov 10th, 2016 10:47 am
FYI, a lot of GM from 2007 up have remote start pre-wired, all you have to do is buy a key fob, and program it!
- #9
- ur_too_crazy
- Sr. Member
- Mar 17, 2006
- 625 posts
- 333 upvotes
Nov 10th, 2016 10:47 am
skoalman123 wrote: ↑ FYI, a lot of GM from 2007 up have remote start pre-wired, all you have to do is buy a key fob, and program it!
Can you provide some more information on this. How do I find out if my car is pre-wired (Buick Lacrosse 2012)?
- #10
- skoalman123
- Sr. Member
- Feb 28, 2015
- 577 posts
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- Toronto, ON
Nov 10th, 2016 10:47 am
ur_too_crazy wrote: ↑ Can you provide some more information on this. How do I find out if my car is pre-wired (Buick Lacrosse 2012)?
Look in your glove box for a sticker with a bunch of codes. AP8 on some models (my silverado) means that it's pre-wired. 2007-2010 can be programmed yourself 2010 up, you'll have to take to the dealer. If you have the correct code for your vehicle, buy a key fob off Amazon /Ebay $20,then take it in to the dealer, they charged me $68 for my 2012 Equinox. YouTube is your friend!
- #11
- echo_jey
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- Dec 8, 2009
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Nov 10th, 2016 11:12 am
Northguy wrote: ↑ I've had a system for 7 years and never had an issue. Works great!
I think I have similar remote start and whenever car battery disconnected (AC repair, etc..) then remote start won't work for me and have to reprogram by dealer. I think better to get remote start from car manufacturers when you buy new car.
- #12
- tddoucette
- Member
- Nov 19, 2012
- 443 posts
- 262 upvotes
Nov 10th, 2016 8:20 pm
Called around. $225 to install and they won't warranty the work. $389 for the companies version installed with warranty. I bought one but will be returning. Only a deal if you do it yourself which I'm not going to attempt
- #13
- ahato
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- Sep 24, 2010
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Nov 11th, 2016 10:45 am
Is it too hard to install ?
- #14
- Sebrondeau
- Jr. Member
- Mar 6, 2012
- 151 posts
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- Montreal
Nov 11th, 2016 11:10 am
ahato wrote: ↑ Is it too hard to install ?
Depends on the car, plus most car will need a key chip bypass module on top of the starter.
I have been in the industry for 10+ years and honestly wouldn't advise doing it yourself if you are not familiar with remote starters and car electronics.
- #15
- nobb
- Sr. Member
- Apr 5, 2008
- 691 posts
- 97 upvotes
- Vancouver
Nov 11th, 2016 2:55 pm
It seems only the LCD starter version (last link) is a 2-way whereas the others are 1 way? The LCD one is only showing up as regular price here in Calgary.
- #16
- ahato
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- Sep 24, 2010
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Nov 12th, 2016 12:08 am
Sebrondeau wrote: ↑ Depends on the car, plus most car will need a key chip bypass module on top of the starter.
I have been in the industry for 10+ years and honestly wouldn't advise doing it yourself if you are not familiar with remote starters and car electronics.
I have a lexus IS250. I am good with electronics but never played with car electronics
- #17
- Sebrondeau
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- Mar 6, 2012
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- Montreal
Nov 12th, 2016 12:08 am
ahato wrote: ↑ I have a lexus IS250. I am good with electronics but never played with car electronics
Honestly you better get it done somewhere reliable, on top of having a hard time, If you do a bad manipulation there is some very high risk of damaging something expensive $$. Buy the hardware where you will get it install too, it will probably come almost to the same price and the work will be warranty.
- #18
- Exas
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Nov 12th, 2016 12:29 am
ahato wrote: ↑ Is it too hard to install ?
Done the install before on an older car that didn't need any bypass or modules. Took 8 hours, pure frustration. On my next car, went to Audio Heaven, and they were done in an hour or two. Definitely worth it to pay a specialist to do it, the headaches of this DIY is terrible.
- #19
- ahato
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- Sep 24, 2010
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Nov 12th, 2016 12:34 am
Exas wrote: ↑ Done the install before on an older car that didn't need any bypass or modules. Took 8 hours, pure frustration. On my next car, went to Audio Heaven, and they were done in an hour or two. Definitely worth it to pay a specialist to do it, the headaches of this DIY is terrible.
It's like 400 for them to install. I guess I will pass on all together
- #20
- redkulat
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- Feb 1, 2009
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Nov 12th, 2016 12:49 am
Don't know why anyone would buy this. Spend a little bit more money for something reliable such as the Compustar G6. With alarm, by-pass module, starter, and installation you could get it done for $350.
How Much to Install Car Starter Canadian Tire
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