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Old 01-29-2008, 06:57 AM
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What Questions To ask...?

Hey everyone!

After reading someone's post here about having problem with the installer company...that got me thinking...

What kind of questions should we ask the installer so that we know that they know what they are doin to our other half (the mini haha)?

...cuz i will need to go out to shop for a installer place too and it would be awesome if u guys can give some tips! Thank You!!!
 
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Old 01-29-2008, 05:16 PM
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That's a tough one to answer ... even the crappy shops will know what to say to make you think they know what they're doing. Best bet is word-of-mouth. Or post the question here about who's reputable in your area. Other than that, the only other thing I'd suggest is to educate yourself as best you can. Read up on gear and customer feedback. A lot of online retailers post owner reviews. And get as many opinions as you can find!
 
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Good installers will have plenty of pictures of their work. Some may even be willing to take you on a tour of their install bays so that you can see them at work.

Also, some may be able to give you references from customers who expressed a willingness to be contacted.

Finally, a good installer will not pressure you, but will merely offer you suggestions. A car audio system can be a significant investment, both in money and in trust. You need to feel good about the relationship before committing.

Happy Hunting.
 
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Does these 2 stores sound promising on their installed cars?

http://www.boyz-audio.com/

http://www.vaderspeedandsound.com/

Thank You!!
 
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