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Mid City Engineering
1322 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
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Pa
Review №1

This is where the rubber truly hits the road for car stereo installation. I have switches in my vehicle which regulate the hydraulics to raise my vehicle up and down and provide me the ability to run three wheel motion. These guys can do anything. I have an old 1980s era space shuttle in a hanger behind my house. Im pretty sure the guy that works there named Eric can get it up and running. I just want to take it out for a little spin, not necessarily go to the moon but maybe just get up in orbit for a little while.

Ch
Review №2

Great Product, Great Company!Finally, my car does what I want it to do! ;-) I ordered their Eco-Off OBD-Programmer for my 2020 GLE350, where the Start-Stop-Automatic is just a pain to deal with when you live in South Florida. What can I say? A great product (took less than a minute to install) that works flawlessly and a great company to buy from. I called them twice and they were super responsive, knowledgeable and patient. Ask for Dan or Michael and they will do you right. I could not ask for more. Thank You!

Sa
Review №3

This place did a great job installing my Clarion head unit and rear-view camera in my 1976 VW Bug.

Ma
Review №4

I went to mid city for drone remote start and they went above and beyond on my 2021 Durango gt. Work was done professional and clean work and in timely manner. Great staff and service would recommend to my family and friends.

Ma
Review №5

Brought in my car for remote start, super helpful group.They quoted me as 3 weeks for next appointment and then had a cancellation and were able to fit me in the same day.High quality work and great customer service

Ia
Review №6

Michael was great to work with. Alarm and auto start work great!

Ma
Review №7

I enjoyed the customer service they were professional and funny made us feel very comfortable plus they did a great job

Ni
Review №8

Great experience, they were able to quickly install my smart phone remote start. Looking forward to testing over the next couple days.If you’re looking for an advanced remote start I highly recommend Drone mobile system. Update: it has Alexa voice start capabilities by setting up a pin on their web page dashboard. Whenever you give voice Command to your Alexa to start car you must confirm with the pin before it will remote start. The voice command you use will be “Alexa ask Drone mobile to start my car”You can also use Siri to only lock and unlock.

To
Review №9

They have solutions for remote starts for Mercedes and sprinter vehicles.

To
Review №10

Great product. Smart start

Da
Review №11

What a great group of guys. Imagine this, I bought used Mercedes starter that had been custom programmed a year previously, on eBay from Florida. I had it shipped back to Chicago, reset to original settings, updated to the latest firmware and checked for contents in the box. Within a day of receiving it, they finished everything as promised and shipped it to me in Canada as if it was new. They didn’t have the correct Drone mobile unit for our 3G service, but gave me list of local suppliers in my area that I could buy it from. Everything worked perfectly, the online videos guided me to a tested and complete installation in 5 hours. Most of that was while I tried to figure out how to put the pieces back together, after I took them apart without taking photos along the way! Thank you very much. It’s working perfectly even at 20 below zero. Great product and even better service.

Al
Review №12

I saw an article about their innovative work with alarm systems for Mercedes Benz vehicles and submitted a question regarding my Audi. I wasnt certain they would even bother to respond. Much to my surprise and delight they not only responded quickly but they also gave me detailed information and contacts. Since one of my sons now has a MB I will definitely point him in their direction.

Ro
Review №13

I got the reverse camera for my 2016 Sprinter. My van was pre-wired for reverse camera, so installation was mostly easy. Produce is really good, only issue i had was that MB doesnt connect the cable to the back of the radio/monitor. It took several iterations with Mid City engineers to figure this out.I would give the produce 5 stars if they had a basic wiring diagram. Its really easy, but a diagram would help to trouble shoot in case of issues

Pa
Review №14

I am a retailer and have been using Mid City Engineering for at least the past 8 years. Their products work every time for me. I have done the video in motion and remote starts and have had zero issues, they work like they are supposed to and have never had to warranty a product. Awesome products, great tech and sales support. Highly recommend.

Wi
Review №15

Products, Knowledge and Service I rate 5 stars. Ive had two remote starters and other products added to my S-class vehicles. They stand by their products. I tend to buy a new vehicle every couple of years. I know I will be back and refer others as well.

Ro
Review №16

I installed the VIM221K system (with camera and programmer) in my 2007 Mercedes S550 in order to activate the backup camera function. I had it professionally installed. The system works very well and is a very important additional safety feature on my car. I do not use the video-in-motion function (also for safety reasons) but even removing the VIM221 module from the system allows the backup camera to continue to function. The VIM221 module remains in the car so that the backup camera can be re-activated in the event the COMAND controller in the car needs to be reprogrammed for any reason. The module is superb, the programming is excellent and the Mid-City support staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

R
Review №17

These People are Great!!!!!AGAINThese People are Great!!!!I have called them about questions with my SmartKey Starter and I have always gotten a pleasant person on the phone that was more than willing to help me out. I never hung up the phone without complete satisfaction of what I called up for. They take the time to support you to the fullest.AGAINThese PEOPLE are GREAT!!!!

Mo
Review №18

Best customer service, best staff especially Michael Diamond who was super helpful and friendly each time I emailed or called. Their support staff is great too and knowledgeable. Their products are amazing and was engineered by aliens... Thank you all at Mid City Engineering.

Br
Review №19

From a great deal of first hand experience I can tell you these guys are wonderful. They are committed to their customers and giving the best service possible. In addition, they are innovative thinkers always looking to the future for new products to offer their customers.

cl
Review №20

When to have a illuminated star put on my car I bought was told it would cost $300 to put it on Got call call saying the part was already on my car it was just unplugged . Eric and RJ thanks for your honesty . And great customer service !

Pa
Review №21

I couldn’t be happier. I bought the remote start system and had very little problem putting it in. The hardest part was getting a small plastic cover off of the start switch connector. The rest was cake. All together it took something like 15 minutes to install and activate. The best part is that for $15 a year I can use my cell phone to start the car anywhere I have cell phone reception. I called Mid City about another product and the engineer I talked to was very friendly and quite helpful. Pretty funny too. All things said I cant recommend them more. Great product and wonderful company to deal with.

Ja
Review №22

The first mobile electronics company in the world to actually design and build a product that works as intended ALL THE TIME!. The crew there are the best from the engineer to sales... I used to know the owner but he is always golfing and never around which can be attributed to the great staff and products. My first go to for anything Mercedes-Benz related

Sa
Review №23

5 stars all the way from Canada. Thank you Michael & the team for the awesome and quick service.

Rh
Review №24

I live in the province of Saskatchewan funny name isn’t it) which is located in central Canada. I live in a city called Regina even funnier..lol. When I call the guys up at Mid City to ask any type of technical or product question they are super accommodating. I work for a Mercedes Benz Dealership as a product specialist and I get all kinds of people asking about remote starter progress on certain models and these guys never let me down.Highly recommend dealing with this company.Thank you guys for being curtious and professional to me!

Bu
Review №25

Amazing company to do business with. They know everything there is to know about putting a remote start into a Mercedes-Benz. They have never NOT been able to help with tech support when my company has needed it. I recommend them to anyone and everyone if you need info on putting a remote start in!!

Mi
Review №26

It took way too long for this product to reach its destination. A contact from the company said it was because her mom was sick. While I empathize with that, a business should have someone else to take charge in case of emergencies. Based on my experience, I could not in good conscious recommend this entity.

HB
Review №27

We have been using Mid city engineering for quite sometime now and they are great ! not once have they failed us. When other shops thought it was impossible to add engine start to certain mercedes vehicles these guys had solutions that worked !! We highly recommend them .

RO
Review №28

I put a smart key remote on my wife’s ML 350 it was pretty simple and I don’t have to go outside on cold mornings to start her car. Love it and highly recommend this unit

Di
Review №29

Ordered the Sprinter Back Up Camera Kit and worked flawlessly. Great clean install, works with OEM head unit. They expedited our order and received it in no time. Very professional, will deal with again! Thanks!

Mi
Review №30

These guys are Mercedes gods. I have two car audio shops in MA and whenever I have a customer come in with a Mercedes I call Mid City and they always go out of their way to help with information. If you are lucky enough to live within driving distance this is the place to go. Thanks for all the help over the years.

Aq
Review №31

I didnt really buy anything from them. I was inquiring a product and the reply was prompt and answered my question directly. Im giving them 4 stars because I was not a customer and dont know how good their product I was inquiring about until I try it. But, yeah, good customer service.

Wi
Review №32

Awesome products, plug and play, staff is extremely helpful.Product purchased was, Sprinter Van Backup Camera Kit 2014 – 2018 906CAMKLIGHT, took me 45 minutes to install. I will definitely be a returning customer .

Mo
Review №33

Great experience and friendly service. RJ, thanks for your assistance everything is working perfectly. Best remote start system I have ever owned and the app is a must have!

To
Review №34

I needed to have my remote start module updated. I sent it to them on a Tuesday and they updated it free of charge and returned it to me Thursday. Would definitely deal with them again.

Th
Review №35

I installed Mid Citys remote ignition system on my 2015 ML400. Works exactly as advertised. Very happy with it and wouldnt hesitate to use it again. Works from inside my house at least 25 line-of-site from the car. Ive used outside more than 40 from the car.

De
Review №36

Dan the man, is the man. He and his crew hooked up a Bluetooth solution for my Mercedes 2007 S65 and it works perfectly. Want to get a lot more toys for my car from them. Saving my pennies!

La
Review №37

Dan and the team at Mid City Engineering are awesome. I was able to upgrade my Sprinter with new as well as aftermarket technology at a better rate and get exactly what I wanted at Mid City than choosing the options a MBZ. Eric is the go to guy helping research and find accessories that would work well for my vehicle. Always a friendly and professional experience when visiting Mid City Engineering. Thanks guys, Ill be back when I can think of the next or new item to customize my Sprinter.

HI
Review №38

We are a Mid City dealer for approximately 6 years and as far as Mercedes integration we only use Mid City. mainly cause of consistency and reliability. Those traits are important when dealing with Mercedes owners. And their staff is very knowledgeable and reliable.

Be
Review №39

Ive ordered items from Mid City Engineering on multiple occassions and have never had an issue with anything Ive ordered. The items Ive ordered work with the features already installed in my vehicle and are always out of sight and non obtrusive. I love doing business with them and highly recommend them to anyone considering using their service or merchandise.

s
Review №40

Jim and Noah are great

Bi
Review №41

Buying from Mid City Engineering was quick and easy. The customer service is also great. The product arrived ontime and installation was as easy as they stated. I highly recommend Mid City Engineering

Da
Review №42

Great service and helpful staff. I had my interlock system installed here and they did a great job in explaining how everything works.

Ju
Review №43

Awesome staff! They know their stuff and go out of their way to make sure all jobs are done in a timely and professional manner! I would highly recommend Mid City Engineering to anyone.

Sk
Review №44

The best Remote Start & Stereo Installation in the city

jo
Review №45

Purchased 2 products, Remote starter & Radar Interface for ML550. Both work flawlessly. Installation instructions were precise and support was great. Looking forward to my next purchase from Mid City .

Wo
Review №46

Very good service good experienceThe best

To
Review №47

Great guys and very knowledgable. Easily one of the leading experts in Mercedes-Benz integration in North America. Thanks for all you help and insight guys!

Da
Review №48

Love the level of customer service. From every one thereWhen ever we need something or tech help they go out of their way to help.Thanks again

TA
Review №49

Dan and his team are amazing at Mid City! They went above and beyond to help me find the best fix for my 1984 Ferrari 308 radio!! Thank you so much you are a life saver! Tamatha Carbone

Bo
Review №50

Awesome app

Pa
Review №51

Best experience one can have. The standard in aftermarket integrations. Every step is accounted for from the bit to drill into the back deck to how to connect every wire you need. Thanks Mid City!

Pe
Review №52

MB dealer preferred company for remote start. There was one hiccup that occurred because of a brand new model car that Mid City quickly resolved with an update to firmware. Great customer service and better yet, when its below 40 outside it automatically turns on seat heater.

Review №53

Bought a remote starter from them. works great and installation instructions are great and straight forward. recommend it!

ol
Review №54

Excellent job installing a backup camera and related equipment on my 2012 S550. Better than factory. Very helpful and courteous management and technicians.

Jo
Review №55

Love this automatic plate hide feature keeps my Mercedes S550 looking clean when I’m driving with no plate visible. When I park just one click and the plate comes out for no ny parking tickets :)

Mi
Review №56

These guys do amazing work. Never any problems with the work. Amazing products and a lot of custom options. I would highly recommend Mid City for any job.

Ja
Review №57

We have been installing Mid City Engineering interfaces for over 7 years. They work flawless, have never had a defective piece and tech support is great should you need it.Earmark Car AudioLewisville, TX

Re
Review №58

Great job on my gl450 installing a remote start. Fast and courteous. Would use them again

Mi
Review №59

A company with good communication, a great product and quick to answer questions! Why would you not want to buy from them?

Ta
Review №60

Mid City Engineering provides some of the best service at a rapid pace. Everyone is extremely helpful and they go above and beyond!

RM
Review №61

We use MidCity for remote starts on Mercedes. If we run into something we werent sure about. They would give us the info we need to get our customer on the road.

G
Review №62

I was very impressed with the companyproduct I have been looking for this type of product for about 2yrs.As soon as my budget will allow I plan to purchase the device and have it installed.

Fr
Review №63

Great company and great customer service and great products my mercedes ml 350 2009 with mid city smart key remote starter is great and simple thank you

Jo
Review №64

Great staff took real good care of my car Would use again

Bi
Review №65

Very helpful and professional staff. Very accommodating. Owner Dan is a hoot! Great guy!

ma
Review №66

Difficult to contact. But great service. My backup camera was damage and the send a replacement fast (what took long was the communication).

Ar
Review №67

I bought this kit and done a DIY install of this in my 2013 Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG. I was a little skeptical of the idea of having to tear into my dash to install the kit but the packaged instructions alone with online references and tutorials was excellent. In addition, the phone support from Mid City Engineering ( including Noah ) was impeccable in giving me PATIENT hand-holding phone support. For my model,car this is not a typical task for the DIY, but if you are brave and wanna tackle it, the staff there at Mid City Engineering will give you all the support you need. In closing, I recommend taking the kit to a Mid City Engineering dealer to install.

Kr
Review №68

Awesome product. I purchased the SmartKey Starter SKSNG204D4 for my 2016 CLS 400. I also purchased the Compustar DR-5400 add on phone module and the ignition switch removal tool.First of all, I am not a mechanic and I have never installed a remote starter. At first I was a little intimidated, but was immediately impressed with the online installation manuals that were made available, even for novices like me. The explantations along with the photos and illustrations made me confident that I could tackle this myself.I especially like that this installation doesnt require any splicing into the original wiring harness and that there is an on screen display to change some of the settings, such as the temperature for the heated andcooled seats and engine run time.The fact that you use you can use the factory key fob to start the vehicle is amazing. I did, however, opt to get the Compustar 3 mile, 2 way remotes. Totally not necessary, but I do like the extra range and the start confirmation from the two way remote. Also, the phone module is great, as I can use the app and remote start from anywhere that I have wifi or cell service.Installation for the most part was a breeze. The hardest part to understand was how to locate the KeylessGo wire and how to access the starter menus. These are two areas where the instructions could use some updating for use with the newer units.Although anyone can do the installation themselves, I would recomend that you have some experience soldering and a decent soldering iron. You could do some real damage to your EIS, if not done properly. If soldering is not your thing, then I would recommend contacting MidCity Engineering to have them install the jumper wire.Another thing to keep in mind, since this installation requires sacrificing your spare key, it might be a good idea to order an additional spare key beforehand. I have heard that there could be issues trying to program a spare after the installation.The best part about this product is the level of support. Not only is there plenty of easy to understand installation manuals, but the customer service is great as well. Yes, you can actually call and talk to one of their technical experts, that can help with any snag you may run into.All in all, 5 out of 5 stars. Everything works as advertised and is even more functional than any stock remote starter. My installation looks so professional that my friends are trying to get me to install remote starters for their vehicles.

Mi
Review №69

I have purchased both the escort radar integration module as well as the started module and both products have performed extremely well. For the last two years I have had one problem where the radar update caused the display to stop working and Mid Coty and the guys at MSC Calgary fixed it immediately at no cost. Excellent product and service!

Ro
Review №70

Amazing company. Customer centric. I would highly recommend them!

Tr
Review №71

Sold a product that never worked and could not commit to an ETA to get it to work. They never followed up and then after nearly 4 months and repeated emails they refused to provide a fix.

Se
Review №72

When I purchased my 2016 GLA250, the demo vehicle had remote start and i was assured that mine did too...NOT. After many failed attempts to activated remote start with Mbrace, i had to find alternatives. MCEs product for my GLA250 has been working flawlessly for almost two years. Although it is virtually plug and play you will need some hands on skills and be prepared to take your dash apart. Took me a good day from start to finish. Well worth the time, effort and money (especially considering i had MB reimburse me for the cost of the kit!)

Ra
Review №73

AMAZING JUST PLUG AND PLAY I LOVE THIS REMOTE STARTER LITTLE EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH IT THANK YOU GUYS

He
Review №74

Purchased the remote start for my C300 and installed in around 30 minutes. Works perfect.

Da
Review №75

Great factory grade components. Their products make me look good.

Ne
Review №76

They have a great tech support not that uou need it they always on point with theyre product. I highly recommend them to every body on the industry

Cl
Review №77

Bought rear-view camera for Sprinter van - Product worked super well - had a few pre-purchase questions - they were handled very well over the phone - install and setup was super simple and required no additional calls.

K
Review №78

Amazing work and professional staff! Installed my heated rear seats quickly and they work great!

Jo
Review №79

Great Customer Service I had a really good experience with Noah and the Mid City team ! everything works like its supposed to !

Ke
Review №80

Its been over 4 years since my purchase but it was a great deal and simple install. Thanks.

Th
Review №81

Great products for ma Mercedes-Benz, great support; nice experience !

De
Review №82

Always helpful and product is the very best. I have installed 40+ remote start kits in Mercedes-Benz vehicles for several years now only had one problem that was fixed by them.

Es
Review №83

Great Company!! Amazing staff!!! Always ready to give technical support whenever needed. Great team!!!

Fe
Review №84

Great job amazing team! Owner is super awesome

Ga
Review №85

I had some technical questions about which of their remote starters would work on my B250 and received fast, accurate, and friendly advice from TJ Stailey. Great customer service from a company who could just as easily ignore their e-mail inquiries.

Ch
Review №86

Nicely finished product (AMG 5.5 belt wrap kit) at the most competitive price. Needs a little more detail on installation in the instructions re: Loctite.

Jo
Review №87

Fantastic integration parts for professional shops like ours....real nice folks to do business with!!

Ma
Review №88

Mid City has great products and timely shipping. We will definately being ordering agin.

Bo
Review №89

Great people. Great Products and excellent tech support

Ja
Review №90

Great people, service and support - been using them for years!!Keep up the great work fellas!

Do
Review №91

Great experience. Fixed my Bel STir problem with my car and has worked wonderfully.

gh
Review №92

Great Products! Easy to install and nice people to work with.

Fa
Review №93

Good customer service. Great product!

Be
Review №94

Amazing service and diagrams provided for new technology. Highly recommended!!!

DO
Review №95

Always very helpful when I was having an issue with a veh. Very patient.

Me
Review №96

Excellent service and an excellent product! Will purchase again when the next car is purchased.

ro
Review №97

Great company to work with! They really know how to upgrade your luxury vehicles

JA
Review №98

Great product and amazing customer service, bought a couple Mercedes remote starters, great units, wanted something changed on them 2 years later and they said to ship them to them.... they did what I wanted at no charge to me.

Ah
Review №99

Very knowledgeable and great customer service, very innovative highly recommend them

An
Review №100

Rapid response to questions - will definitely buy

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  • Address:1322 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
  • Site:http://www.midcityengineering.com/
  • Phone:+1 312-421-1114
Categories
  • Car alarm supplier
  • Car stereo store
  • Engineer
  • Trailer supply store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
  • Repair services:Yes
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