Rob is a bad boy my man put my alarm system in a very old school car, which really wasn't built to have remote start or trunk release or any of the other cool gadgets that my 88 Lincoln town car now has with my new Autopage 2way remote start/alarm system. I stayed and watch him every minute while he worked on Deloris i say it took about maybe 3 1/2 hours but I'm fine with that i like someone who takes there time and care about it like its there own baby he even programed my clock on my alarm and took the time 2 even show me how it all works. Great experience working with Rob, he was on time, cleaned up, and just a cool dude too chill with while he does his magic. Cant wait 2 my man put dat banger in my trunk so i could b thumping down da block, and parking lot pimping on deez females read more

Robert may very well be an expert at audio installation - I wouldn't know, because he completely missed our meeting this morning, and has yet to call or contact me in any shape or form to follow up. I spoke with Robert over the phone early last week and after some scheduling, we settled on a morning meeting during the weekday. Anticipating traffic, I woke up early and arrived 10 minutes ahead of time. He wanted to do the installation in what looked like a residential neighborhood, so I assume this is where he lives. Fair enough. Except he doesn't show up. He does not reply to my original text telling him I'd arrived, nor to my phone calls (I do not knock, since the building appears to have multiple tenants). I wait patiently for 15 minutes; however, as I now know, there was no point to this since, as I already mentioned, he appeared to have no intention of showing up, and 7 hours later, has not contacted me in any way. I originally intended to give Robert 2 stars, since he was originally helpful over the phone in helping me pick out which parts I would need for the install. However, it turns out that the parts he had me order were insufficient. I know this because after Robert missed our appointment, I went to a competitor (I am avoiding putting their name, lest anyone dismiss this review as a simple hit job by a competitor), where they explained that I would need both a mounting harness as well as a different cable that accommodated my car's sub. In other words, Robert's over-the-phone advice was highly incomplete. I have experienced missed appointments before, but never has a technician simply disappeared in this way. I'm glad I was able to find an alternate shop to do the installation after the missed appointment, otherwise I would be even more annoyed. read more

Professional, prompt, and personable, aptly describe Robert. I will use him for any and all of my car stereo installation needs. He did a wonderful job on my daughter's car. read more

Just had a JVC head unit installed in my 2005 Saturn Vue last night. I had no idea what kind of unit I wanted to purchase. Robert assisted me with finding out which unit was best for me based on what I was looking for and what would fit my vehicle. He was very nice and setting up an appointment was easy. He installed the unit in about 30 minutes, bluetooth microphone and everything. He also showed me how to connect my phone to the hands free audio and streaming media. He said I could call him anytime with questions. He also takes credit cards which was great! I was emailed a receipt the next day. The only pain was going to the South side to get it installed. I would recommend anyone thinking about getting a new audio system to contact Robert! read more

Sorry for the delayed review. Back in December, I needed to have a remote starter installed on my Subaru Forester. I found Robert from a review of another shop in Chicago on Yelp. Robert was very helpful with figuring out what would be the best option. His pricing was reasonable but his service was impeccable. I found one shop closer to my house that was a little cheaper, but they had many bad reviews. It was well worth the drive to the south suburbs for the quality of the Robert's service. read more

Rob is great. He installed an auto-start in my truck and everything works perfectly. His prices are very reasonable and he goes above and beyond on the customer services. He explained everything and saw me on short notice. He get top-notch marks for being prompt and professional. read more

Really couldn't be much happier with Robert's work, except if he were closer to home. I called him before ordering parts and he spent a while on the phone talking me through it, and had no problem at all with me ordering parts myself, which saved me a bit of money. He was super flexible with scheduling, arranging to meet me the day after I got the parts. We met and he was a fount of knowledge about car stuff, not just the work I was having done, and he chatted with me about various winter concerns despite (and because of) the 25-degree chill. He took the time he said he would, although he had wanted a buffer in the scheduling to make sure I wasn't late for things after my car work. He's not cheap, but he seemed to be right on par for independent shops, and way cheaper than Best Buy, which basically charges a name brand and convenience markup. His price seems fair and he was very up front about it. And last, but obvi not least, the equipment he set up works, and my car didn't look banged up or anything after the work. It also lasted. And Robert explained it to me enough that I was able to get it working again when there was an issue after jumping the car, or that sort of thing. read more

Fast and efficient! Robert did an excellent job.

Robert was very easy to understand what he was doing and even within minutes he gave me all the part numbers of what i needed to order for install off of Amazon so i could save the extra money from what he could get the parts for. He quoted a price and even though it was a job alot harder than expected (conversion van) he refused to except any extra money for what i could even see was a install from Hell. never was upset and was very professional through out at what i would have been losing it. I want to thank Robert and will be using his service from now on. read more

One of the things that's difficult about living in a big city and needing the assistance of someone else to work on your vehicle is that you don't know who you can trust. You can only rely on places like Yelp to hear about other people's experience. I did a search around for places that do audio installation and came across Robert. I talked to him over Facebook and he made some recommendations on equipment I should get. I compared his price with his competitors and found that they offered the same service for the same price. Long story short, Robert did the job efficiently, conscientiously and at a good price. He took the time to explain to me what he was doing and answer my questions. Before we got going he opened the subwoofer I had wired up and fixed some things that would have caused problems. Once my amp was installed, he took some time to tweak the setting on the head unit to get the best sound. Robert has a broad background in mechanics, electronics, etc. so he has a good sense of the big picture. He works out of a rented space along the L tracks in Pilsen, so don't get sketched out finding your way there. It will all be worth your while in the end. read more

I bought a radio on Amazon and had Rob install it. He told me the additional parts I needed and volunteered information you wouldn't get from a Retail installer. He's a great guy with very fair prices. He knows his stuff as he used to run the installation garage at a Circuit City. I am very pleased with Rob's service and I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I got a remote starter as well as a security system installed by Robert and I can say that I was very happy with the results. I work 9-6 and am pretty busy on the weekends so I was hoping that I could get the starter installed overnight on a weekday, but Robert was flexible enough to get the 4-5 hour starter installation done in one night. I dropped the car off at around 7pm and picked it up around 11:30pm. Everything works really great and he has very fair pricing. I could tell that he was very experienced in this field and am not worried that he did a shoddy job on my car. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to install car electronics for a very fair price by a genuine and professional mechanic. I will be bringing my car back to him soon to get my car stereo installed as well. read more

Contacted Robert trough his site asking for a quote on a stereo install and got a reply within 12 hours. Very professional and polite, he walked me trough the process and picked out the best reasonable radio for my car. After setting up an installation date and agreeing on a price, he finished the job flawlessly and much faster then I expected. My daily commutes never sounded so good. Thanks Robert! read more

What an incredibly nice guy! When my schedule changed, he adapted to get me in and back out in no time at all! His work was quick, professional, and the installation was perfect! Very hard to find someone who genuinely cares about his customers and actually enjoys what he does! I can't say that I would recommend him - I would say that you shouldn't even bother looking to find anyone else! Robert is the guy you need to call if it has a wire that needs to be put here to make this thing work the way it is supposed to...quick, affordable, thorough, professional, great personality! Honestly, don't even bother looking anywhere else - Robert is the guy to go to. (period) read more

I agree with Jimmy H., Robert made me feel very comfortable as we discussed my remote start install over the phone. He was professional and seemed exceptionally knowledgeable. We set up an appointment for the following week. He was very polite and put me at ease when I dropped off my car. When I picked up my car, he gave me the ins and outs of my new remote starter, things I never would have thought to ask about. He was very thorough and conscientious. In addition, his price was considerably lower than at other places I called. Very highly recommended! read more

I was waiting for a part to come in and thought he didn't reply ....I received an email today and I understand due to things beyond his control he was waiting for part to come in . Thanks read more

Very professionnal. Got my car audio installed in 45mn and explanations with it! Highly recommanded

Had Robert install a remote start for me. He worked with me on a tight install schedule due to lack of my availability. He never complained about the short time frame and made sure to do what he could before I dropped off the car to make sure he was ready to go. He also showed he is a trustworthy business owner when he talked me out of just removing and replacing my wife's remote start. He suggested looking at it first as it was most likely a much cheaper fix and most likely did not need replaced. I have not taken the other car to him yet but you can bet I will. read more

I'm not trying to trash the guy, I'm just putting out the warning: Use his services At Your Own Risk!! I chose him based on all the positive Yelp reviews, no fault of the reviewers. Day 1: Arrive Thursday for my 10am appointment. I'm given an estimate of around 8hrs. I receive a call from Robert a little before 5 asking me to bring my other key fob. Get there and try the second key to no avail. I had to bring the other key because while taking a phone call he left the car door open and caused some battery drain. At this point, my car wouldn't start, my first instinct was to cut my losses and get it towed. He said something about not wanting anyone to go in and start messing with things before he had a chance to finish something with programming. He said he wanted to use a scan tool to see what error code the car was showing. The scan tool happened to be with his friend who wouldn't be getting off work until 10pm, so there wasn't going to be a timely resolution. I wasn't feeling good about the situation at this point, because I went in for an alarm & dash cam and now my car won't start. Get a call later that evening with the real problem. While running some existing wire back through the firewall he broke 3 of the wires and nicked 4 others. Not good at all, he did give me $50 to cover 2 of the 4 Uber trips. Day 2: I receive a text around 4. My ABS module has to be removed in order to access the wires that were damaged, brakes have to be bled and the electrical system has to be tested in order to see what else needs to be fixed. Remember how I was only there to get an alarm & dash cam? Now all this has to be done just to get the car running again, hence the previous "Use his services At Your Own Risk!!" This is just your basic home owner's garage with audio products & equipment not a vehicle lift, pneumatic tools, no ASE certification signage. Should've trusted my instincts and had it towed Thursday. This was Friday so I asked if it would be ready by Sunday. He said he didn't want to make any promises, he said he was trying his best "for his cost and my time". He stated that everything had to be put back together, tested and if there were any other issues it would have to be dismantled again, that made me very uneasy. Remember how I was only there to get an alarm & dash cam? Day 3: I contact him around 1pm Saturday after not hearing from him, I tell him to forget the install and just try to get the car running so I can pick it up. He informed me that the alarm & remote start were already fitted to the vehicle, it seemed like he didn't want to undo his work. Saturday night, 3 days and no car, he said he'd be in touch with me later in the evening, I had to call him. I get his voicemail and I tell him to stop, uninstall the alarm and put everything back whether it's running or not so I can pick it up Sunday morning. Day 4: I call around 8am after not hearing back from him. He answered this time and let me know that he needed to bleed the brakes and refill with fluid and I should be ready to go. I take another Uber to his place. He showed me everything that was done and apologizes again for the inconvenience. Wait, he did mention that if I needed any parts he knows a guy who could get them at a discount. I didn't bother to ask him to pay for anything, because the fact that he didn't offer pretty much indicated he had no intention. First time I used the brakes, the pedal went all the way to the floor and continued that way (car is currently at the dealership). After a mess like this you would think he would return the car to me in pristine condition. No, the front driver's side A-pillar was open with dog hair on it, vehicle had a faint smell of ash tray and my cameras were just carelessly tossed in a box. There was a distinct air of "let me just get this thing over so I can get rid of this guy". One would think after the damage & inconvenience he caused that he would return my vehicle spotless and showed more care with my property. Now I'm very concerned because my new car has an over $1,000 wiring harness that has been compromised. I have no idea how well those wires were soldered back together and if they'll remain reliable (I may eventually have to get it replaced, it won't be cheap). I wish I wasn't his first bad review, but here I am. If one of my friends said they were going to use him, I would emphatically tell them DON"T, go somewhere else. I'm not saying he doesn't do good work, I wouldn't know. What I do know is that if he messes something up, you're most likely going to be paying for it yourself or end up in court. I'm telling fellow Yelpers, have a contract drawn up stating that he will cover the cost for any damage he causes, If he doesn't sign it, well then you have your answer. read more

Robert installed a radio and a cd changer that I had purchased for my Dad's van. Dropped the van off, picked it up 1 1/2 hour later. Professional installation without the professional price tag. Upon pick-up, Robert went over everything with my 60 year old father so that he could understand how to use it. Works perfectly! I will be having Robert install a remote start on my car in the next few days. I am going to recommend Robert to anyone I know interested in installing a radio/remote start on their vehicle! Very professional, knowledgeable, polite, extremely reasonable, and friendly! THANKS Again Robert!! read more

Robert is as good as it gets!! From my first contact he was a complete professional. Very prompt communication while setting up my appointment and getting the right equipment. His work is absolutely perfect. He installed a nav unit with Sirius, Ipod and backup camera in my 2010 Subaru and the installation was perfect. He really takes the time to do a clean install and made sure everything was working properly. This guy obviously knows his stuff. He was able to route all the cables and antennas without a single wire showing. I couldn't be happier. read more

There are only two places I can truly recommend 100% when it comes to car audio. Showtime Audio if you want fabrication work, and Robert if you want something simply installed. Not much to be said that hasn't been already. Robert's an absolute professional at this sort of stuff and really aims to get whatever project you have for him done right with the equipment you supply. I went to a high-end competition-level car audio place about a month before first contacting Robert that estimated me in the realm of $1300 for the work I wanted done parts and labor. A few eBay purchases later and Roberts's handiwork, I got it done for less than half. I had him do a high output alternator/big three wire upgrade install, something he probably doesn't do very often, but he clearly knew what he was doing and quickly worked through any difficulties that came up (all of which were equipment compatibility issues, as in MY fault). He recommended one or two things for me to finish up on my own the next day, and in the end I ended up with the system I always wanted. When I get my new car sometime next year I'll probably have Robert transplant the entire system into it from this car. Highly recommended. read more

I had Rob install a car dvd/stereo for me on 10/25/11. He did an excellent job and his prices are extremely reasonable. He is very friendly and does high qiality work. I wouldn't go to anyone else for automobile electronic work. read more

This guy is awesome! I called him in the morning and he was able to accommodate me the same day. Robert was really nice over the phone and his rates are great. I definitely recommend him for any installation need you might have. Robert - Chicago read more

Robert installed a remote starter in my wife's car. No hassle install and does not try to up-sell you. Reviews with you your options and helps you select the best unit. Highly recommend him. read more

Learned of Robert from other Yelp users and boy am I glad I found him. I had a radio installed in a 2009 Ford F150 and it was done with perfection. I dropped it off and about an hour half later it was ready. I bought all the components from Crutchfield and Robert did the install. Price was fantastic for the clean install. Will use again for sure and will be sending business his way. read more

Rob installed a DVD player in our SUV a few months back and he was professional, quick and efficient . His work was superior and among the best! We searched several places and read many reviews but settled in on Robert because he was knowledgeable about the work we were needing done and he guaranteed his install--which I have found that most people don't guarantee. Rob also took time out to answer all of the questions we had and recommended a great place to purchase our DVD from. We will definitely use Rob in the future and would recommend him rather than going to any shop!! Thanks again rob for your excellent work! My son is thoroughly enjoying the DVD in the car :). read more

Robert installed my car starter last year. After lots of research I narrowed it down to Robert because of reviews, and All-guard because they had 40yrs experience. After speaking with both guys Robert was clearly the best choice. He listened to what I wanted gave his advice on a model he thought would best suit me instead of trying to get me on a waiting list ASAP for the latest greatest smartphone model that he has a store full of. Roberts price was better, he got the work done faster, and at pick up gave my husband a discount for being a fireman. Talented man very knowledgeable and seems to enjoy what he does. I'm more than ready for another Chicago winter! Thanks Robert. read more

The reviews don't lie, this guy is legit. I had a hid kit installed for my fogs and got my headlight bulbs replaced. I had a lot of questions that he had no problem answering, and I appreciated that he gave good honest feedback. Very knowledgeable. He helped me select good quality products for my car and so far the install looks great. No flickering or any related issues with the kit. He charges a fair rate, was able to work me in on the following weekend, and got the work done in good time. read more

The radio on my Kia went out. After exhausting the troubleshooting on Kia's UVO web page and all the suggestions on Kia owners blogs, I went to the dealer who informed me that the warranty on it expired, that the replacement part would be close to $400, and looking at a sign in the service department that quoted $122 an hour labor cost, I thought I'd be streaming radio on my iPhone until the car's last days. Ordered a replacement radio for this 5 year old car on Ebay and called Robert. He swapped out the replacement in 10 minutes and it works better than new. Total outlay: $75 for Robert, $163 for Ebay. Sure as hell beats the $600 plus I was facing with the dealer. Thanks Robert. read more

All of the reviews are true - Robert is great! I had a Bluetooth system installed, and he walked me through every step of the process, starting with an overview of the different systems available and which would best suit my needs. He was quick, professional and very affordable. And I couldn't be happier with my new system! read more

I have a 2006 Mercedes S500 that needed an IPOD/USB/AUX install and heard good things about Robert. I decided to go with him based solely on a recommendation from another board member from my mercedes forum. It turns out that Robert was better than I expected. I dropped off my car at his place at 8am and he had it done with 12 noon. The install was neat and clean. He was very careful with my interior dis-assembly and reassembly. Really great job and good guy. Thanks Rob! Ross read more

Honestly, and I mean honestly. I have been using Rob since I first moved to Chicago years ago. He has put in at least 5 or 6 navigation/media units for me. Never a problem , never tries to rip you off. Just a good guy who knows his stuff. Highly recommended read more

Came to Robert with a whole bunch of equipment to completely upgrade my sound system. We spent 6 hours doing it together, and even though I had a few wrong parts he still did a fantastic job installing everything. Definitely knows his stuff, absolutely worth every penny (was a third the price of some other estimates), would highly recommend coming to Robert for your car electronic needs. read more

I chose to use Robert's services based on Yelp reviews. I do most all of my own mechanical / engine work on my Saab 9-5, but most of the stereo installation stuff is just beyond my capabilities. I did a couple of minor installation things prior to visiting Robert, but at his suggestion, I didn't take anything else apart. I had a laundry list of things to install, an XM module, HD module, microphone, steering wheel controls & a traffic tuner, so it was a lot to install. Thanks for Robert's years of experience, he makes the installation look easy, but I know it's not. My installation went flawlessly at a reasonable price. Robert even offered to help me out when we discovered that the Enfig harness that I had arrived with turned out to be defective and I had originally showed up with the incorrect antenna, "Y" adapter. I highly recommend using Robert to install your aftermarket stereo because it's going to get done the right way the first time. If you're going to take a laundry list of parts out to him, I would recommend emailing photos of all of your items to make sure you have all of the right items. read more

Rob is a solid guy. I recently had him install a Bluetooth Stereo and powered subwoofer in my Subaru Outback. I didn't have anywhere to go during the install so I sat in the passenger seat and observed. He was quick, neat, thorough and professional. He had my stereo bumping in just over half of the time he estimated it would take. It's a little bit of a hike getting down there from the city, but that just means you'll be able to enjoy your new sound system a little longer on the drive home. Very reasonably priced too. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

Can't say enough good things about this guy. He has done three sets of speakers for me, subs, wiring, two amps, underdash lights, remote start and other things. I'm skeptical about 5 star rated places because how can someone be that good... however, this guy is. He is super friendly. He is careful with your vehicle. He is a quality human being. Honest to God I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Rob is the type of guy who feels like a friend, not just someone who is working on your vehicle. Give him a call and you'll see even on the phone he is very professional. He has done extensive work on my 2005 Chevy Silverado SS. read more

Great professional and prompt service! His rates are a fraction of what outside shop charge plus parts, plus labor surcharges, and extra costs. Rob is not only honest, he'll completely explain what he's doing and what needs to be done, and after everything he'll sit with you and figure out how to use your own parts you supplied. I'm definitely going back to see him soon to work on the next projects on the car. read more

Robert installed a pioneer gps unit in my car. I had a couple of issues with the radio after installation and he quickly agreed to take a look into them. The issues turned out to be with the radio itself and not with the installation. He helped my with a workaround for the issue. I offered to pay him for his time since the issue had nothing to do with the installation. He refused any payment. I would definitely use him again. read more

Robert installed my bass system in my 2008 Honda Civic. He did a great job and the system sounds great! I found him off of Yelp and felt comfortable with the reviews he had. read more