Car Toys

[HatenWinter]

Im getting my stereo system re-done in my Nordic Rage this spring. I'm thinking of taking it to Car Toys in Havasu. Anyone know anything about them, good or bad??? Also, are there any other company's out there that do quality work, they are the only ones I recall seeing. Im trying to avoid bringing it back here to California. Thanks in advance!

[Havasu_Dreamin]

I have not had any work done by them but I only hear good things about them.....

[SummitKarl]

I have not had any work done by them but I only hear good things about them.....
I will second that........it's always busy there

[purrfecttremor]

I had stingger batteries installed by them last year and They did a great job.Ask for Frank.

[OutCole'd]

They did the stereo in my boat and I have been very happy with their service. Good guys for sure.

[phebus]

I have had quite a bit of work done there. Great work, and fantastic service. They will make you happy.

[HatenWinter]

Thanks alot, I appreciate the comments. Sounds like they're pretty good!

[One Particular Harbor]

I have had various repairs and replacements done at CarToyz in Havasu. Usually last-minute replacements...get-me-back-on-the-water-in-a-hurry-type activities. Frank and his guys have always been there for me, with a CD-changer replacement (Frank did this himself on a Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m.) or fixing a blown amp. Early in the morning, on the weekend, no appointment...can't say enough nice things about them.

[RiverRatMike]

does anyone know if they install remote start systems there?

[phebus]

Don't know it as a fact, but I would bet they do. Car Toyz is more than a stereo shop, they also do lifts, tinting, a little of everythig.

[79 HUSTLER]

Remote start can be quite difficult on today's newer cars. I'd make sure they have a competent security specialist before they did a job for me. Auto security and audio couldn't be more different.
SWB- Is it poss. to install remote start on a diesel motor that requires you to wait for the coil to warm?? Does anyone make a system that has like some kind of delay while it heats up.

[79 HUSTLER]

Yes, most remote start products that I've used have diesel settings. We use Autopage at WFS, they have them, so do Clifford, which I've installed in the past.
Perfect, I'll head to WFS when the truck is ready.
Thanks, KELLY

[BadKachina]

SWB- Is it poss. to install remote start on a diesel motor that requires you to wait for the coil to warm?? Does anyone make a system that has like some kind of delay while it heats up.
My Valet pager alarm starts my Powerstroke.
It's made by Directed Electronics, they make Clifford, Valet, Viper, Python, and various other names with the same product. They have a module that will work on just about any type of vehicle. Almost all car stereo shops install alarms, for most of them it's the biggest percentage of their business.
directed electronics (http://directed.com/)

[Squirtin Thunder]

But the Lakers suck !!! :yuk:

[BadKachina]

Security makes up a very small percentage of most audio shop's business and an even smaller profit center. The installed price is maxed out at ~$500 and the higher end products are extremely time consuming. A "good" security install, not a Circuit City type job, can take upwards of 3-4 hours. Everybody hates security, but it's a necessary evil.
I agree it may not be the most profit of the business, but it seems like every one is willing to buy an alarm, not everyone wants to upgrade their stereo system. It's hard to make a good profit on a 250.00 dollar alarm when you have a couple of hours labor and parts into it. Much easier to move a head unit that's marked up 30 or 40 percent and install it in 30 minutes. Same with overheads and headrest monitors, you get a decent mark up and the installations are relatively easy.

[dm25advantage]

anybody have the number at car toys ::::

[OutCole'd]

anybody have the number at car toys ::::
928-680-0203

[dm25advantage]

thanks

[phebus]

Car Toyz
928-680-0203

[OutCole'd]

Car Toyz
928-680-0203
Go back to sleep Rick. :boxed:

[dm25advantage]

do they have a web site that i can look at.

[OnlyMoney]

SWB- Is it poss. to install remote start on a diesel motor that requires you to wait for the coil to warm?? Does anyone make a system that has like some kind of delay while it heats up.
We have Clarion's UNGO system on our Diesel Excursion. NOthing but good things to say about it. :rollside:

[rvrhlic]

do they have a web site that i can look at.
yeah but it sucks.... www.cartoyzofhavasu.com (http://www.cartoyzofhavasu.com/). I recommend them they have pretty much done my whole steroe in my boat.

[purrfecttremor]

I took my buddys hallet back to cartoys friday with a problem with a stinger battery and or the on board charger that they installed over two years ago and frank replaced everything even though it was out of warranty.NOW THATS SERVICE!!!!!!! :smile:

[Partycattin]

This guy had his boat redone by Car Toys about a month ago. They did a great job. His system really was a piece of crap before, now it sounds great. Seemed like he got a lot for a reasonable price too.