I wanted to give a shoutout to Rich at Auto Connections/NJ who replaced the touch screen for my son's Cadillac ATS CUE entertainment system today, as the original screen had lost its' sensitivity to touch, rendering it completely useless.. Cadillac would only consider replacing and re-programming the entire unit for nearly $2,500, and every other place that I called wanted no part of even looking at it.. I called him yesterday, explained the problem, and he not only fixed it today in less than 3 hours, but he used the replacement screen that I had purchased myself on Amazon, and charged me only a modest amount for labor.. It is now good as new.. I couldn't be more pleased.. If you are in the market for what he does definitely hit him up.. read more

Auto Connections - Cadillac CUE Entertainment system - Car Stereo Installation Near Me

I am now downgrading my review back to one star. Last week, Rich contacted me via text message to explain to me the reason why he didn't contact me back. It was, and remains, a completely valid reason. He had some family issues to attend to and I agree that is more important. Unfortunately, his demeanor towards me since then has been confrontational. Rich has demanded that I remove this review and threatened to involve a lawyer in the matter. I have been nothing but understanding with him. Posting truthful and non-slanderous information to a public forum on the Internet regarding this business is protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States (see: Reno v. ACLU). In addition, I am of the opinion that Yelp! reviews are supposed to be honest reviews from customers regarding their interactions with businesses. I understand that Rich is upset about my leaving a 1-star review on his business. That is why I gave him three stars and the opportunity to earn my trust back. As I told him, judging by the other reviews on his business, he should have easily been able to earn some cash and get his other two stars. He chose not to do so. Instead, he threatened me with legal action for leaving an honest review of my interaction with his business on a public site. My final comment on this business is a word of caution to other potential customers. Rich is an interesting guy. If you are not prepared to be berated for disagreeing with his views on public discourse, I might suggest looking for a different installer, which is a shame because I hear he does good work. read more

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I am very happy with my Auto Connections experience. Rich did a great job throughout the whole process- he gave me advice when i was deciding on a user car to buy and then installed a Pioneer head unit with Android Auto, which is what I had requested. He picked out unit after looking at the car and discussing my budget, and installed it in my driveway before I even had the car registered! He was able to work around my schedule to get it done in a timely fashion. The unit looks and sounds great and he was even able to get the steering wheel controls to work. A very painless and very convenient experience. read more

5 star service for 5 star job. Rich was great and so accommodating. Got a remote start installed in my 2014 Honda CR-V and he was very patient and answered all my questions breaking down the process as he was doing it. Not many people will do the work right in front of your eyes. He was done within 35 minutes and I used it this morning and plan to use it forever! Great investment. Thanks Rich! read more

I just came back from having a new car stereo installed in my old car, a 1993 Buick LeSabre. I have to say, Richie really knows what he's doing. He did the install in an hour. The price was good. What an improvement for my old car! It looks and sounds great! I even called Ritchie later when I was back home, to ask him how some of the functions work. He patiently went through everything and answered all my questions. BTW: I traveled from Manhattan to Highland Park, NJ, based on his reputation and it was well worth the trip. This guy is a pro! Thanks Richie! read more

I had a great experience with Rich and Eddie from Auto Connections. I had bought speakers, a head unit, and a few other necessary installation pieces from Best Buy, but they were charging an exorbitant amount for the installation. I contacted Rich, and he gave me a good price for the work he did. The service is very convenient, these gentlemen come to your house and do the work in the driveway! These guys are very friendly and very knowledgeable in their craft. I will definitely be returning to Auto Connections for future car electronic installations. TL;DR- Very good service, very nice guys, very good price. Will be returning in the future. read more

Just like the reviews say, Rich is an awesome guy. I literally could have drank and cracked jokes with him all day if he wasn't there working on my car. He's attentive to details and tries to resolves issues from the install. To clarify by issues I mean that my system had some "white noise" coming through the speakers from the new receiver which was really annoying and Rich did his best to isolate and resolve the issue which came just from some wiring issues from the car manufacturer. He installed a couple of cable audio filters but before doing that tried to isolate the problem. Either way he takes pride in his work and was a pleasure to deal with. I would definitely recommend! read more

Based on reviews that I read and researching installation by a few retailers, I decided to contact Rich to install a new radio in my VW. He was totally accommodating to my schedule. I purchased all the components and dropped shipped them to his home. The next day I stopped on my way home from work and within an hour we were all done! Rich is extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly. He didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need and the job went smoothly and looks great! Most highly recommended from an extremely fussy person like myself. I'm sure I'll be back soon to throw some new speakers and amps in my car. read more

Rich is great. He just completed an install of a new Pioneer System into my old Subaru. Pros: - Great prices - Comes to you - Knowledgeable about products Cons - Can't think of any. If you are in NJ and thinking about putting in a new sound system Rich should be your first call. His prices were fantastic on both the unit and the install. I was able to put in a brand new Pioneer AVH-P4400BH, with the iPod Cable and a backup camera for the price I expected to pay for for just the Head Unit and install. On top of that I didn't have to deal with the hassle or mixed quality you get from the Geek Squad at Best Buy and he even pulled out my old old mobile phone connection. read more

It was a pleasure working with Rich from start to finish! I was looking to get an automatic starter and keyless entry installed on my 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, as well as replace both door actuators and a faulty trunk release switch (I provided parts), and fix the passenger door which wouldn't open from the inside. Rich was extremely friendly and helpful through our numerous emails back and forth. His replies were always prompt and it was always very easy to get in contact with him. I was quoted a price for the starter and keyless entry, which was very fair. He wasn't sure what to charge for the replacement of the other parts since we had no idea how long it would take. My appointment was punctual and very convenient. Rich came and installed/replaced/fixed everything in the parking lot of my job to my satisfaction. I am so happy that my doors and trunk lock and open properly now. The total price I paid after everything was completed was more than fair - Rich was here for almost 3.5 hours. I feel like I got a very good deal and he walked me through the use of the starter and made sure all of my questions were answered. He is knowledgeable, efficient, provides very competitive pricing, and an honest guy. Plus he comes to you - very convenient! I highly recommend Rich if you are looking to get work done! read more

This is the way customer service is supposed to work! Rich came out to see what I wanted to do. In my case it was to upgrade the infotainment system in my RV. He talked me out of new speakers because he believed the new head unit would solve my problems and new speakers were a waste of money. He ordered the unit, charged me a fair price and came out to install it. There was an issue with getting the steering wheel controls to work properly but Rich researched the problem, spoke with people he knows at the manufacturer, and returned to my house to get everything working properly - all at no additional charge. Call Rich, pay him his fair price and be confident that you're buying a great experience with a guy who will have your back if there's a problem. read more

Rich is a true professional. He will work with you and around your schedule to do a stereo installation. He did an installation on my Toyota Prius with a Pioneer AppRadio4. I ordered everything from Crutchfield thinking I could do the job myself, well instructions for aftermarket components suck and different makes and models require more aftermarket parts to get work, so I did not get everything that I needed from Crutchfield. Auto Connections had everything needed to do the install right. Rich uses high quality 3M connectors and not the Home Depot junk. There was a mild pop from the radio (probably because of a pre-amp) Rich had the tools/components to fix it. I would use Rich again without hesitation. My advice call Rich/Auto Creations, schedule a installation, but ask him first before you buy your equipment. He will save you time and money. read more

Awesome job! I got a remote start installed in my '13 Fusion and I can not wait to use it all winter. Rich came out to my job today and was finished with the install in less than an hour. He even squeezed me in early before the holiday! Rich is super friendly and easy to talk to. He walked me through everything I needed to know about it and he even tested several different scenarios to make sure everything worked properly. I would definitely recommend him for any type of servicing you need!! read more

Rich installed our new radio, GPS, and rear camera. He was thorough, helpful and very accessible. A year later we had an audio problem. Even though it was a speaker that had nothing to do with his installation, he diagnosed and fixed the problem for us. We highly recommend him! read more

I just had a great experience with Rich and his partner Eddie! Eddie installed a new unit and speakers in my 1998 BMW M Roadster. This could have been very tricky because the car is 20 yrs old. Eddie did an awsome job and it looks like it was done in the factory!! I am definitely recomending them to anyone looking to upgrade their car system for a good price. read more

Rich is my go to guy for anything audio. He's worked on my M3 a few times. Makes it look way too easy. Thanks man,

We have a 2008 Infiniti G35x sedan and wanted to get a remote start installed for the summer and winter. It has a push button start, so I wanted to take it to an experienced installer who knew what they were doing. I shopped around in my town of Linden, NJ where there are many car alarm/remote start/tint installers to get an idea of what types of remote starts there are, how much it would cost, and most importantly, to gauge the knowledge of the installer. After learning of the different types of remote starts available and how much it would cost, I decided to also look online for other reputable Remote Start installers in NJ. I came across "Auto Connections" (I believe through Google) and saw all of the great reviews from Rich. I decided to contact Rich and right from the start, I realized why he had so many great reviews. Rich was very eager to answer all of the questions I had via email. Not only did he answer all my questions, but he gave me long, clear explanations. I felt very confident from the start that Rich knew what he was doing. His pricing was also little cheaper than the other installers here in Linden, so it was a no brainer to hire Rich for the job. What is also really great about Rich is that he comes to you and works on your car on-site! Unlike all of the other shops, in which you'd have to bring your car in or drop it off. With Rich, he came to our house and worked on it in our driveway! He had all of the tools and equipment that he needed right in his truck! Pretty awesome! What is also incredible is how fast and clean the install was (we got the Smart Start done which is when you can start your car using your smartphone). I expected the install to take at least half a day, but Rich was able to complete it in about an hour and a half. And it is not like he was rushing the job either, it was done rather quickly because I saw how Rich really knew what he was doing Once it was completed, the install was very clean (no wires sticking out or anything). I wanted to make sure our remote start would be functioning properly before I wrote a review, and it has! It's been about 6 weeks since the install and it has been great! Sometime in the near future, we plan on purchasing a Honda Pilot and there is no doubt I will go back to Rich to have a remote start installed again. Highly recommended!! read more

I really hate writing bad reviews but I did not have the best experience with this person. He smoked like a chimney and drank beers while working on my new car. In the end it sounded like crap. He suggested I purchase a different amp which I did then made excuses everyday to avoid installing it. Ended up going to someone else. read more

Rich is a funny guy and he got my dash cam wired up incredibly fast. It was crazy to watch him work--he just casually peeled stuff back like the car was a banana, grumbled a little bit about how dash cams are stupid, and then magically closed it up like nothing ever happened. In about 15 minutes, it looked perfect and worked exactly as I wished. I thought it was great that he came right to my house, and the price ($75) was absolutely fair. I'll call him again if I need something else done on my Sonata. read more

nice guy. Could not do the install because I ended up selling my car for something else. Helpful and reasonable with prices.

Where to start.. Called up Rich to do a viper auto start and alarm on my Toyota Tundra, also had him redo work on the audio system that some local reputable dealer did. After the tune and re wiring sounded 100 times better. Had him recently do my 2014 Subaru Legacy auto start and alarm. First person I would call for any work done on my cars. read more

Rich installed a remote starter for our 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. He is easy to work with, friendly, knowledgeable, and very affordable. Best of all, he comes to you! Highly recommend him. read more

Believe every top review you read about Rich. His work is top notch, and he's a great person who will help you make good decisions about equipment you already have or are thinking of getting. I've visited most shops in NJ and the Philly metro area - all they are are places with a bunch of stuff. Sure, they can do good work too, but most were interested in selling me products I didn't need and a few quoted some outrageous installation prices because I wanted them to install equipment I already owned. Rich offered both but got right to a top-notch installation and setup to give me the best of my own gear. Who does that? Um, nobody does and certainly not nearly as professionally and attentatively. Trust me, save yourself some time and aggravation. Call Rich now - he's that good. My installation is completely hidden and looks like a factory production, but the sound is amazing. No expose wires. Factory cutouts used to perfection. Going to Rich's for installation worked out great for me, and I appreciated that he was able to accommodate a big hiccup in my schedule. The install took two trips, and he even worked to the last minute on day 2 of a two-part install. I'm so jealous of my wife - he did the install on her car and now she's the one bumping and thumping around now! read more

Rich was awesome! He gave me a very reasonable price for my dash cam install. I plan on getting him to do my sound system installed soon.

Rich at Auto Connections installed an aftermarket double din car stereo after the CD player in my car stopped working. I am really happy with the results. Rich is very responsive, offers practical advice and most importantly goes above and beyond to meet your needs. Pricing has been very fair and the fact that service is rendered at your home is a huge bonus. Strongly Recommend Auto Connections !! read more

I called Rich after searching Yelp for car audio installation service. From the phone call to the arrival at my home to the swift installation, he was straight to the point, despite being completely engaging and entertaining. He even insisted on demonstrating the new car stereo's bluetooth phone control and audio capabilities. (Believe the other reviewers when they say he's meticulous and attentive to detail---he noticed a loose nail on the driveway near the front wheel and notified me to remove it, to prevent a flat tire.) You won't find a funnier more charming dude to service your car. I wouldn't go anywhere else for any of my future car audio needs, and will be recommending him to friends. I'd be surprised to see a review less than 5 stars ever pop up on this page. read more

AAA shorted out the nav/radio in my Camry when they jump started my car, and working with Rich to fix it was a seamless, easy experience. He came to us in Manalapan, installed a new radio, and fixed the electric sockets in the car which were also not working, all at a fair price. The radio looks great and is of very high quality. He was a total pleasure to deal with, and even helped my dad figure out how to connect his phone to his car! I will be using Rich for all of my future auto needs. read more

Rich...hooked me up. Spent 2 days straight on the phone.. customer service is amazing ...and actually a great person... Looking forward to do business with gain read more

I concur with all the other reviews. Rich's work is outstanding. He's also very accommodating and involves you in decisions about unit placement. I had a stealth radar detector that he was able to mount so that it was truly stealthy with few wires visible. His work also comes at a fair price so he's a real find. He offers great value and great work. If you even need an Escort radar detector installed go to Rich for the cleanest installation. Larry read more

Rich was great. I had a remote start installed for my Honda Civic. He was quite funny and knew his stuff pretty well. Will definitely recommend. read more

Rich came to my Marina last year to replace a few speakers and a head unit he did a fair job but one of the speakers on radar arch stopped working ...I had to repair myself..my opinion all speaker connections especially on a boat should be soldered...call him back a couple months ago to add speakers and amp...He came with his partner Eddie who actually decided what speakers I needed and he suggested jl brand..It was evident that Eddie had more experience in the Marine installation ...I purchased all the speakers and amp...rich couldn't give me a set price...He was at the boat last year and this year if you know your business you should be able to price a simple install...He told me cutting holes in my fiberglass is very difficult that it would take 2 days to complete job...and he wanted a deposit of 400 for material...long story short he didn't want to give me a Written price.. I hired someone else who did the job by himself in 5 1/2 hours and chargedme less than half the price..And materials were only 150...and all the speakers were soldered...I did like his partner Eddie who was courteous and professional unlike Rich who was just trying to be your friend so he can bring his son down to my marina and go for a free boat ride ..I just had a 10 in sub and another amp installed still way cheaper than Auto corruption...mind you this guy drove to my marina 100 miles away on a Friday before labor day weekend..it took him 2 hours to to the additional amp and 10 inch sub..now that's dedication to your business.if you want someone who does a outstanding job in the MARINE Installations use Rob from RIMS audio read more

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Have been going to him since 2014 for BlackVue car camera installation. He did it in 3 different cars very professional now am waiting for my led lights. Will recommend anyone who doesn't want to spend crazy $$$ call call him or if u don't want want to wait for long appointment time. read more

Rich from auto connections is wonderful. Auto connection is a great business made even better because of riches expertise and knowledge. Rich came to my work and installed a remote starter and a car stereo. Highly recommend auto connection and rich. I will never use anyone else for any of my auto needs. read more

I wanted to get my boyfriend a gift that he would love for graduation. I decided to get a new radio and speakers installed in his 2012 Honda Civic. I emailed multiple auto installation businesses for quotes, but Rich's response was the most intriguing. He did not give me a quote, instead he questioned what I was looking for and gave me great advice as to where to purchase it for the best value. He was very knowledgeable and patient with me as I asked amateur questions. I had a major change in plans that did not allow me to get the car done during my schedule appointment, and Rich cleared up a spot for me to get in the very next day! LESS THAN 24 HOURS! He made the recommendation of not installing the speakers and his work took less than 1 hour. I was very pleased! VERY FAST, EFFICIENT, and JOVIAL. He also checked on my boyfriend's satisfaction after the job was done! GREAT SERVICE! read more

I have used Rich twice for upgrading my 2003 Jeep Wrangler. He installed a powered subwoofer first and then later put in Hella Supertones horns. He works quickly and cleanly, knows what he is doing, and charges reasonable prices. Since he comes to your place of business or home, it could not be any more convenient. Don't know how you could get a better job done for automotive electronics. read more

Rich came out to my home and did a professional job installing a rear view camera on my work van. Highly recommend this pro.

Rich is awesome. I got a radio replaced after my original went kaput. Kudos to Rich for his fast, quality service *and* his accommodating my hectic schedule. Very knowledgeable, fast (finished in about 30 minutes), does the work right in front of you, and no tricks/games. read more

This guy is awesome. He helps me to install my car radio. And he did a really good job. He is really nice and funny.

He installed an aux wire into a 2007 Taurus and he did it perfectly. Did it very quick and he's very nice to work with.

Not reliable. He committed one price when I called and charged a different price after getting the equipment installed. Not happy with that and feels cheated. read more