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Directed Electronics

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Directed Electronics

1 Viper Way

Vista, CA 92081

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About This Business

This company offers remote start, lock, unlock or locate your car smartphone services. 

Years in Business: 32

Business Details

Local BBB:
BBB, Mountain West & Pacific Southwest
BBB File Opened:
1/24/1994
Business Started:
1/24/1994
Business Incorporated:
12/12/2005
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
DEI Holdings Inc
Business Management:
Mr. Jim Minarik, CEO
Mr. Tarek Kutrieh, President
Mr. Glenn Busse, Senior Vice President, Global Sales
Mr. Kyle Bylander, Manager

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Jim Minarik, CEO
Mr. Tarek Kutrieh, President
Mr. Glenn Busse, Senior Vice President, Global Sales
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (760) 598-6400
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (800) 333-1360
Other Phone: (800) 677-1362
Other Phone: (760) 598-6200
Additional Email Addresses
Primary: Email this Business

Additional Information

Other Resources
Bureau of Automotive Repair
16735 Von Karman Ave #100
Irvine CA 92606
Phone Number: 855-837-7985
https://www.bar.ca.gov
Business Categories
Auto Alarms, Security System Monitors

Latest Reviews

  • jose r

    "I reached out to Viper support about a serious issue with my DS4+ alarm system. My problem is that the two-way feedback alerts (warn-away and full trigger) are inconsistent and sometimes do not reach my remote, even when I am close to the REMOVEDfirst email to Viper support was ignored completely." ... Read full review

  • Jose F

    "I like the Viper SmartStart product itself, but my experience exposed serious problems with the dealer-dependent REMOVEDonly original issue was a simple tach-related problem causing occasional remote-start failure in extreme cold. Viper support required me to visit an authorized REMOVEDmy first preferred authorized dealer (REMOVED, REMOVED12/16/2025), the system was fully functional when I arrived." ... Read full review

  • Clint N

    "REMOVEDremote start is worthless. The key fobs only last a few years and fall apart." ... Read full review

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