Automotive Specialty Systems LLC

11/27/2025

From all of us here at Automotive Specialty Systems, we would like to wish a heartfelt Thanksgiving to all of our valued partners, employees, and most importantly our customers. We hope you get to spend the day surrounded by loving family and, of course, great food!

From our families to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!!

05/23/2025

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11/28/2024

We would like to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving, may it be filled with family, friends and good food! From our families to yours.

10/22/2024

Continuing down the rabbit hole that is Remote Starter/Alarms, lets spend a few minutes today discussing the alarm portion.

It is important to understand what an aftermarket alarm can, and cannot do, and how it differentiates from the factory alarm system your vehicle may or may not already have.

Most late model vehicles will come with some security features from the factory, such as a basic alarm system, and a passive immobilizer of some kind.

-Passive Immobilizer: This is usually an RFID chip embedded in your key. The car detects this RFID chip and allows the vehicle to run and drive.

- Basic Alarm: Most OEM alarm systems only monitor the entry ways and ignition circuit. What this means is if the window is smashed, the factory alarm will not sound.

Aftermarket Alarms or Aftermarket Alarm Upgrades (when added to one of our remote start kits) offer significantly more coverage through a variety of sensors that can be added on:

- Shock and Tilt: This is the standard sensor that comes with all of our alarms. It will detect an impact to the vehicle and sound the alarm. It will also detect the vehicle tilting, such as someone jacking the vehicle up to steal the wheels or catalytic converter.

- Glass Break Sensor: This is an acoustic sensor that can detect the audio of a glass break, such as someone using a glass hammer to break a window. The impact isn't enough to trigger a shock sensor, but the microphones in the glass break sensor can detect it.

- Microwave/Radar Sensors: These are perfect for convertible vehicles, or jeeps with the doors removed. They create a bubble around the vehicle that if penetrated, the alarm sounds.

In addition to the above sensors our alarms will also monitor all of the doors and the ignition circuits, just like the OEM alarm.

For more information or to get a quote for your vehicle, reach out to us anytime at 203-312-7728!!

10/18/2024

Continuing our series regarding remote starter information, we are going to touch on the types of systems you will commonly see and what those terms mean.

Keyless Entry: These systems have become quite rare as most cars on the road have these features from the factory. A Keyless Entry only system will provide door lock/unlock and trunk release. They were designed to be a very low cost option for adding keyless entry on a vehicle.

Alarm: Also becoming increasingly rare is a stand alone alarm system (no remote start). These systems come with a set of dedicated remotes and provide extra security to the vehicle such as starter kill, shock/tilt sensors, glass break sensors, etc. More often than not the cost is very similar to a unit with remote start included, rendering these obsolete.

Remote Start: The vast majority of what you will see marketed will be markets as a remote starter. These systems allow you to remote start the vehicle from a distance (determined by the type of remote). They will usually also include keyless entry allowing you to unlock and lock the doors, pop the trunk, and control other features (optional) from the Remote Starter remote.

Remote Start/Alarm: This system will do it all. It provides both the features of the remote starter above and an alarm system baked into a single package. A key note about car alarms is that their primary function is to protect the vehicle. They can act as a deterrent to a thief going after the contents of the vehicle, but that is not a guarantee. A remote start/alarm combo system combined with smart phone control can provide real time monitoring of the alarm to your smart phone at any range, in addition to unlimited range control of your remote start and convenience features.

For more information or to have yours installed today, please give one of our qualified techs a call at 203-312-7728 today!

10/15/2024

Timelapse of the Bambu Labs X1C doing what it does best. Have a project that needs custom 3d Printed Parts? Contact us today, we would be happy to help!

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10/14/2024

Remote Starter season is finally here, and as has been the custom the last couple of years we are going to be making several posts over the coming weeks to help you in making an informed purchasing decision!

Today we are going to do a quick review of the types of control you can have over your remote start system:

Factory Remote/RSR: Usually the most cost effective way of adding remote start to your vehicle, this uses your factory remote to control the system

Pros: Low Cost, No Extra Remotes
Cons: Range Limited to OEM Remote Range, Not compatible with all vehicles.

1-Way Remotes: These are add-on remotes that allow you to control the remote start at a further distance, or if your vehicle's OEM remote is not compatible to control the system. 1-way describes the RF communication, as in it sends a signal in 1 direction, from the remote to the car.

Pros: Longer Range, Universally Compatible
Cons: Slightly higher cost than RSR, extra fobs on your key ring.

2-Way Remotes: Add-on remotes that operate at significantly longer ranges than the 1-way or OEM remotes. RF communication is bidirectional, as the key fob sends a signal to the vehicle, and the vehicle sends confirmation signals back to the remote.

Pros: Significantly longer range, over 1 mile. Confirmation signal from vehicle to remote confirms operation even if you cannot see the car.
Cons: Higher cost than 1-way or RSR Systems

Smart Phone Control: Unlimited control range, as long as user and vehicle both have cellular reception. Can control the vehicle from your smart phone and attached smart watch, with infinite users by sharing your login. Real time feedback on vehicle status.

Pros: Unlimited Range, Unlimited Users, No Extra Key Fobs
Cons: Subscription Required, Higher hardware cost than other options.

10/13/2024

Printing light track parts for a skoolie - esque project we are working on!

10/10/2024

We Are Hiring!!!
Automotive Specialty Systems LLC is still looking to fill several positions and invite any interested candidates to submit their resume!

Open Positions:
Technician - Location: North Haven (Full Time and Part Time Available)

Mobile Technician - Location: Remote, preferably located in Eastern Half of CT, dispatches from Home.

Mobile Technician - Location: Remote, Baltimore area of Maryland.
We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, PTO, Sick Time, company vehicle for our mobile techs, and more.

To be considered, please submit a resume to [email protected]

Thank you!

10/04/2024

***DEAL ALERT***

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Call us today to get yours! - 203-312-7728

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01/15/2024

We will be on a limited scheduled today and will be closing at 6:30. Tomorrow we will be back to our normal schedule 1pm-8pm.