Idea First Motorsport is the epitome of courtesy, professionalism and most of all "Impeccable workmanship" with very competitive pricing. I gave a 5-star review few years back when they detailed and tined my E92 M3 but today had a Mini Cooper F56 ceramic tinted; let's just say I couldn't be ecstatic with the result. Mike(owner) and Jimmy(GM) both explained to me the detail differences between type of tints and also took the time to compare each tint % on my Mini until I was completely satisfied with how would look before final installation. I walked in when first opened to ask about their tint summer special and they were able to get me in right away since I'm not local and they both understood the hassle for me back and forth. 1.5hrs later, my car is complete night and day with 35% driver and passenger while the remaining rear received 20%. THE JOB WAS PERFORMED TO PERFECTION. This is a pro shop that has been established in New Hyde Park for 15 years and I can wholeheartedly recommend this to all. IFM is more than capable of all your auto upgrade needs. don't be fooled by other pop-up shops with promise of faster service and cheaper rates. read more

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After reading the past reviews, speaking with Jimmy (the Manager) at IDFR Motorsport, and peppering him with all my questions, it became clear: this guy LOVES what he does! And he shares that passion by outlining different options so you can make the best choices for your project. My goal was to clean up headlights that had dimmed and fogged over the many years. After meeting with Jimmy and having him assess, I immediately decided to have the work done by him in that first interaction. He gave his best price and explained the process to me in detail; he even took before and after pictures! I have already consulted with him about other projects I was considering and even referred him friends who have admired the completed work. Very Pleased! read more

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Thank you so much to Mike and Jimmy for helping me out today. I came in once again to get my tints redone from someone smashing my window and ended up also having seat covers put on. They did such an amazing job on everything. As a woman it's uncomfortable to even go to car shops but this is my second time here and I actually feel at home each time. I'll definitely be back and already recommended to friends and family ! I also like that they work with their customers and try their best to give them what they ask for , for a reasonable price. Honest men! read more

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Amazing service, amazing prices, amazing people Look no further. This is my 3rd car that I have brought here for tints and other work. Mike and Richie are awesome and totally knowledgeable. I leave my car with them and I come back to a perfect job. With a lot of shops not looking into making their job clean or honest, you can be assured that Idea First is the best around. 10/10 read more

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Totally exceeded my expectations and extremely happy with how everything came out. Brought two Teslas in for tint and ppf. Couldnt be more pleased with the result. High quality product and excellent value for the service. Mike took excellent care of me. Highly recommend, this place knows what theyre doing. 10/10 thanks read more

Excellent work! I came to Idea First with special running boards to add to my Kia Sportage and to have the top trims and roof wrapped in black for a more sporty look. These guys pay attention to detail and did a great job! Would recommend for any after-market work you need done! read more

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Great service from start to finish. The tint installation on my 2017 Ford Focus came out clean and professional, with excellent attention to detail. The staff was friendly, the pricing was fair, I'm very happy with the results and would recommend them to anyone looking for quality work. read more

Came in for Tesla ambient lighting. Some issues came up, but Mike and Jimmy handled them perfectly. Great care and service. I highly recommend them and will definitely be back! read more

Their prompt reply in getting an appointment the same day. U can wait in their storefront while they customize your vehicle. Their bathroom was also clean. read more

Great experience!!! Owner on premises to approve all work . Staff super friendly and happily answered all my questions :) highly recommend!!! read more

I found this location on Google and came here based on their reviews. The reviews did not lie. From the moment you come in, Jimmy and his team are extremely knowledgeable and professional and explain everything I needed. They offered me a comfortable waiting area while they worked on the car. The work performed was excellent. I highly recommend this location for all your tinting, stereo, and other Automotive needs. read more

Got Ceramic tints and blacked out emblems on my BMW X5 today. Great experience and Jimmy the manager was very helpful. Highly recommend read more

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I brought my 2014 vehicle (with only 2k miles and one owner) and a radio/cd player in perfect working order there for installation of carplay and a backup camera. It was discussed and made clear that as evidenced by all the cd's in the car, I still used the cd player. After 4 different day long unsuccessful attempts at installation, my money was refunded only to find that my cd player no longer worked. Realizing that they did not know what they were doing, I took the vehicle to another shop that opened up the radio in front of me, only to learn that Idea First had taken out my $5k Porsche radio/cd player that came with the car and replaced it with a defective radio/cd player(labeled exchange part) that was manufactured in 2016. The part number exchange was also confirmed with the Porsche dealer. read more

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Had my two front windows tinted. Was able to get it done in less than 2hours. Staff was professional. And the tint looks gre read more

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Brought in two cars and they did great on both. Price was very reasonable too. Good customer service.

I would like to say thank you to all the workers, they help me with my smart start. As specially a huge thank you to Jimmy Gavilanes for helping me out with the letter to the court, the customer service was one of the best I've experienced in this industry read more

These guys are the absolute best. They were recommended by my mechanic and from the very first phone call to the day I picked up my car, these guys have been true professionals and gentlemen. They did a total makeover of my brand new 2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-pro. This included: 265/60/R-18 PIRELLI SCORPION AS PLUS 3 SL Custom CARBON PPF Boardfeet motersport bull bar Truxxx Lift kit 2023 Kia Telluride X-Pro & X-Line 2.0" Front Lift Kit and 2.0" Rear Lift Kit with Shock Shaft Extensions #306020 Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear - Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - EZ Mount Earls Performance Brake Hose Kit Front and Rear Subframe Brace Set Diode Dynamics Hitchmount Reverse light Kit C1R + Brake Solid Strut Bar Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar Set Deluxe Ground Wire Kit Genuine Carbon Fiber All-New Kia Logo Telluride Quarter Panel American flag decal Telluride Quarter Panel Topography decal Side Window Deflectors Part Number: 82957 Vehicle: 2023 Kia Telluride Set: Front & Rear Set Color: Dark Black horse Peerless Running Boards Black PR-K376BK Skid Plate OEM Wheel Locks Black OEM Splash Guards front and back Baja Designs Squadron Pro LED Pair Driving/Combo Amber Light Kit & Rock Guards X4 Universal Led Light Bar Mounting Brackets, Lifronkit 2pcs Hood Led Work Light Clamp Holder Mount Aluminium Alloy for Off Road Jeep Truck SUV Installing Without Drilling, Red YEE PIN 2023 Telluride Screen Protector for 2023 Kia Telluride Dash Screen Protector Dual Panoramic 12.3-inch In-Dash Screen Protector Compatible with Kia Telluride LX/S/EX/SX/SX Prestige/X-Line/X-Pro YEE PIN Refreshed 2023 Kia Telluride Screen Protector for 2023 Kia Telluride Dash Screen Protector Compatible with 2023 Kia X-Line and X-Pro Trims SINGARO Sunglasses Holders for Car Sun Visor, Leather Magnetic Sunglasses Clip, Universal for Car Sun Visor Internal Accessories (2PCS Red) On top of that, every day I was sent consistent updates with pictures and recommendations of placements and parts that would help in the look and utility I was looking for. The customer/store manager Eddie was on top of every step. Eddie and Daven (the store owner) treat you like family. They are very competitive and give you the best prices. They even gave me a loaner while the car was out getting the work done. I can honestly say it was the best experience I have ever had at a car shop. read more

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After having them install a front and rear bumper guard on my Mazda CX5 back in 2016, I sought them out again when I decided to buy a new vehicle. Despite a move to Hyde Park from Queens and under new mgmt., IDFR still is top notch for quality and service. This go around, Eddie, Store Manager, helped us do more with our brand new Mazda CX50. First off, the guy is great, you can tell he loves what he does because he has a lot of ideas that will help you figure out what works best. He is someone that feels like a friend you have known for years and keeps you updated through the entire process. The vehicle was dropped off for 2 weeks and when we picked it up, we had the following complete: * Full body STEK PPF * Full body Ceramic Coating * Ceramic Pro on tires * Front A bar * Rear double stack bumper guard * 70% UV tint - driver/passenger/front * LED light bar To get updated text messages checking on the work, to a loaner vehicle that could get us back to Manhattan and still do our things without our regular car, was some excellent customer service! I will be back for monthly car washing/detailing services, and I already have ideas what else could be done that Eddie flagged to consider next. They offer a lot of services and if you love your vehicle, invest in a great shop like IDFR Motorsport because they will take care of it for you. Look no further, you found the shop you are looking for! I highly recommend this shop. Period! read more

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Had 2 front windows tinted Devan the owner reached out when I had a minor problem and was very accommodating to fix the issue Nice clean place and people and very reasonable prices Would recommend read more

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Brought my brand new pickup here to get some ceramic tints and Eddie took care of me 100%. Shop is clean and all the workers are professional. Cant beat the price and service. There is a reason this place is 5 stars through and through. read more

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These gentlemen always does excellent work. I got my 2014 Honda Civic fog light, audio systems, speakers, alarm, and 2013 Honda Pilot fog light done. And now I am bring in my 2016 Acura ILX to get fog light installed! I strongly recommend these gentlemen for any auto needs. They are the best in town! read more

About a month ago I randomly did quick search for window tinting places near me and came across this place, I called to see if they where available to tint my car, they told me to come on down, they gave me a great price, within a hour they tinted my back taillights, 2 front windows and partially front windshield, I was so pleased with the service I even got a car wash there as well...The owner and his staff were very nice and professional, Great Quality Service, I highly recommended them read more

Went there to install dual dashcam. This was just the install i provided the dashcam. They did a great job really professional and competitive price. read more

These guys are the worst. They mess your car up and lie about it. Very untrustworthy buisness. Run and don't look back.

Quick service is always appreciated. I messaged Tuesday morning about possible work and they were able to take me in the next day. I arrived at 9 am and they took me in immediately. I left my car there for a hidden light bar install. By 11 am, I received a call explaining the issue they discovered and were quick to offer a solution. By 130 pm, my car was ready for pick up. You pay for what you get. These guys did exactly what I wanted, I didn't want to drill a hole in the dash for the switch and they were able to accomplish it. In hindsight, I should've listened to them. I am extremely happy with the work they did. Same day service is very important! read more

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After blowing out a driver's side front speaker in my Acura, I searched for a reputable auto sound shop. After looking at several local choices and reading reviews, I decided to go with Idea First Motorsport. I knew I made a great decision right away. Soon after entering the shop I was greeted by Eddie, who is the store manager. I told him of the blown speaker, and we immediately went outside to take a look. He knew right away it was blown (tell-tale poping on any deep base). Now I will admit that auto sound is one of the components of a car that I know the least about, Other than perhaps installing (and not well, I must say) a trunk rattling sub box in my teen years, But eddie went over everything I needed to know as well as the different price points. He was able to give me Alpine speakers, which are a vast improvement for the stock set up that I was previously rocking! I was so impressed by the shop that I decided to also have my break calapers painted (shut up! I grew up in Valley Stream, jezzz). The crew even stayed late to make sure everything was right and was able to correct a loose panel that I spotted while my car was on the lift. Everyone there was friendly and knowledgeable, but most importantly, i'm very happy with the results! I'll be going back soon and recommending to anyone who asks! read more

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I purchased an Apple Car Play upgrade for my 2018 BMW which required the installation of a WiFi antenna @bimmer-tech. After watching a couple installation videos myself, I quickly realized the need for expert help. I found Idea First Motorsport on the bimmer-tech "find an installer" page and I'm so glad I did. Upon calling Eddie @ Idea First, he immediately offered to schedule an appointment at my convenience and estimated a fair price for the work involved. I dropped off the car in the morning and was able to pick it up--with CarPlay--later that afternoon. One of the Idea First techs took the time to sit in the car with me to ensure everything worked as expected before getting on my way. I also want to share that Eddie and his team were kind enough to give the car a super nice cleaning (which it really needed). It was a Friday so overall a great experience and the perfect start to the weekend. Thanks Eddie and team. read more

Inquired about getting a front & rear dash cam installed on my 2022 M340i with no appointment, just a walk-in. Eddie was GREAT. Him and his team absolutely know what they're doing. I was in-and-out within an hour or so, and extremely satisfied with their work. Amazing service, amazing team! read more

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Everything!!! Friendly people. Shopped here since the 60's. My dad bought from Don's dad years ago,,so the tradition continues

Eddie's communication is top notch. Gave me picture updates every week on my car's wrap progression. It took a while but good you have to be patient for a wrap to be done right! Made my old 996 911 look brand new with the wrap! Eddie also installed a new battery for me free of charge.... 10/10 service would recommend **update: also wrapped my e92 bmw! Looks great!** read more

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Few weeks back I de-chrome my GLE53. The guys did an amazing job! They went far beyond my expectations. I recently moved out of NY but I would recommend this place to friends still in NYC. read more

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Beyond pleased with these guys' service. It was my first time using them and I can say I'll definitely be coming back in the future. I got my car ceramic coated (their xpel package). It came out amazing, better than I expected. There was a small scuff in the rear bumper and they buffed it right out when they ceramic coated the car, which was not something I expected. They did such an amazing job, I brought in my second car for a claybar, detailing service and tints. The prices are fair and honest, their staffs were helpful and friendly. read more

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Eddie and his team are professionals! They went out of their way to make sure I was a satisfied customer!! They worked over the holiday to ensure my car was ready for pick up!! I could never imagine this kind of customer service from a shop. Thank you guys!! I will for sure be coming again!! read more

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Found them online and let me tell you, the great reviews don't lie! Eddie was a pleasure to work with and he went above and beyond to meet my needs. He suggested a few other different ways I could customize my car and I can't wait to see how it turns out in the end! I'll be back soon! read more

On point and extremely trust worthy. Shout out the entire staff very professional. Updates all throughout the process read more

I LOVE this place. Eddie ans his crew are awesome! My car is noticeable now (my friends and family thought I bought a new car)! I highly recommend these guys for your auto upgrades, stylizing, etc. They're the best. read more

Idea First Motorsport - Auto Customization Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

Eddie is your go to man at Idea First Motorsports. Helped with me with a full chrome delete and window tints. Highly recommend. read more

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I could not find the Front and Rear bumper guards for my new Voltswagen Tiguan anywhere. Two other dealers had me waiting 3 months, to finally tell me that the parts were unavailable for my vehicle due to the sensors. The owner and Eddie Hernandez, the Store Manager of Idea First Automotive, Inc. in Long Island immediately told me the same thing, but asked me to allow them time to inspect my vehicle on the lift. When their mechanics did, Eddie said confidently that he could successfully install all bumper guards on the front and back. Anyone with a brand new car knows how nerve racking it is to park your car on the street. I was extremely worried that my car would be torn up without protection on these streets. My new bumper guards are great. Thank you again Eddie Hernandez, the Store Manager of Idea First Automotive, Inc.! read more

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I had a great installation of bull guards on my svu. They did a great and fast job at a reasonable price. like I said fast n expert work

Excellent professional business!! Idea First Automotive and their staff went above and beyond at handling all my father's car needs. He wanted a Subwoofer and all inner manufacturers speakers changed and installed along with multi Amps to concentrate in on the Bass and Treble crisp sound. The installation looked very professional and beautiful. There were no wire traces exposed and the side doors speaker installation looked as if nothing was removed or replaced. Still had all manufacturer mint condition, again as if nothing was touched. He also had all his windows Tinted from front to back and there were no Bubbles or bad cuts from edge to edge. Eddie the Shop Manager and his professional crew exceeded our expectations and even detailed his car without him asking them to do so not to mention they buffed out scratches. I highly recommend Idea First Automotive to everyone reading this review for their Excellent Services. They even stayed open later for me, to give me time to get off from work and bring my dad to pick his car up. I don't know many businesses now a days that will stay open later just for you. Thank you Idea First Automotive for all your professional and Superb Services. I highly recommend them and I am taking my car to get wrapped. I wouldn't trust anyone with my Mercedes but I am trusting Eddie and his professional staff to do the work. Thank you guys again for all your hard work!!!! read more

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