Buff X Customization
4.9 / 5900+ Google reviews

Expert Kill Switch
 Installation in
 Dearborn Heights, MI

  • Theft protection for any vehicle
  • Hidden where a thief will not look
  • No visible change to your interior
  • Does not void vehicle warranty
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Why thieves hate a Buff X kill switch:

  • A hiding spot only you know: We pick the spot with you, never under the dash where every thief checks first.
  • Clean, factory-style wiring: Soldered and sealed connections tucked into the harness.
  • Works with push start and key: Push button or turn key, the car stays dead until you flip the switch, even for a thief holding a cloned key.
  • Every make and model: Dodge, Jeep, GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, and the European cars too.
  • 4.9 stars on 900+ Google reviews: Michigan's top rated car customization shop.

Kill Switch Options

Three ways to keep the car from starting, each at one set price.

Button Kill Switch Package

$275

Ignition button style

This package includes:

  • Hidden button inside the car, placed with you
  • The car will not start until you press it
  • Soldered, sealed, tucked wiring
  • Test and walkthrough at pickup
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Remote Battery Disconnect Package

$400

The alarm and radio lose power too

This package includes:

  • Cuts all power to the car from a remote
  • No start and no new key programmed while it is off
  • No button in the cabin to find
  • Test and walkthrough at pickup
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Most Popular

Remote Ignition Disconnect Package

$600

This package includes:

  • Cuts the ignition from a remote
  • No button in the cabin to find
  • Alarm and radio keep working
  • Test and walkthrough at pickup
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Financing is available on jobs over $1,000.

Michigan's Top Rated Car Customization Shop

4.9 / 5900+ Google reviews

Andrew K.

11 months ago

Guys did a great job on my full wrap, calipers and window tint. Easiest 5 stars I've ever given. Great prices too. Sent me pics along the way so I knew how it was progressing.

Aadam A.

a year ago

These guys are awesome. Always get my tint and wraps done here. The shop is a really cool space. I drive 40 mins to come here and it's always worth it. They are usually super fast and have the best prices. Thanks Buffx!!

Hussein S.

2 months ago

Tinted my car and took them a hour tops! Great experience with service and very respectful workers.

Mery N.

a year ago

Buff X in Dearborn Heights is top-tier for car customization. Their work on tints, wraps, and ceramic coatings is clean, professional, and reliable. Great customer service, fair prices, and a lifetime warranty on tints make them a go-to spot. Highly recommended!

Hadi A.

7 months ago

Got 20% windows and 35% windshield looks perfect and the people working there were really friendly too! I would 100% recommend.

Jasin I.

6 months ago

I had an amazing experience getting my Corvette tinted, all thanks to Abbas. From start to finish, he made the whole process smooth and stress free. He took the time to explain all my options, helped me pick the perfect tint, and made sure everything was exactly how I wanted it. What really stood out was his customer service, professional, patient, and genuinely caring about the final result. You can tell he takes pride in his work, and it shows in the quality. If you're thinking about getting tints or any similar work done, I highly recommend Buff X. Ask for Abbas, you won't be disappointed!

Leslie P.

6 months ago

Hands-down, one of the best places in the city, Window Tinting ceramic wraps, the place is great And the staff is even better

SRT Peezy

8 months ago

Most Amazing Tint,Wrap/ Customization shop. Amazing service Ive took 3 of my cars there has been amazing. On my Escalade they did Full Ceramic Tint with Windshield, And On my Durango they have Done Taillight Tint/Lightbar Tint, Full Carbon Tint with Windshield. Would recommend to everyone in the are they are very respectful and have the best service. !!!!!

Moe D.

4 months ago

I was amazed by the service and job they did. The staff was friendly and helpful from when I made the appointment to when my SUV finished with my tints. They did a great job and it was efficient. This should be your place when you want your tints done!!

Melissa R.

8 months ago

My story begins in December I went to Buff X to get my daughter a gift certificate for Christmas to Carbon Tint her windows I dealt with MJ He was absolutely amazing and super helpful fast forward to February my daughter gets the tinting done we dealt with Bailey She was Amazing also You both made this process so smooth and easy for us I appreciate both of you guys! Her Blazer looks absolutely amazing with the tint!! We will be back 😆

Chris E.

4 months ago

Not going to lie, I was hesitant to do the wide body kit on my trackhawk, however Sam and his team knocked it out of the park, they delivered when they said they would and wow my track hawk turned heads on the way home (a guy in a mustang almost rear ended a car staring at it. Don’t be fooled by other companies, Buff X is the place to go.

Mykel J.

4 months ago

Buff X Customization is an amazing business when it comes to Wraps, tinting , widebody kits star lights and many more vehicle modifications! They never disappoint and also they get your vehicle done in a timely manner ! I’d recommend them any day out of the week !

anel m.

5 months ago

i work with a dealership about 30min away from here i had a customer who wanted different color leather in there car no shop would do it so i called buffx and they killed it! me and my whole dealership is speechless on how good the leather came out and the amazing turn around time and communication that buffx had. ill be back!

M M

5 months ago

From my initial call to the work conducted and all the way until I departed...BuffX Customization gave me the experience and service of exceptional, professional and quality work that's hard to find nowadays..highly recommend Buffx !!!

moe a.

7 months ago

Got to be one of the best car customization place in the country very professional won’t take my car anywhere else and I work on cars!!

Basil K.

3 years ago

Best shop in Michigan for custom work on your car! I take all of my vehicles to them for window tint, wraps, chrome delete, caliper wraps, and other stuff. Great customer service and they'll work with you on timing, options, etc. Sam and Abbas are the best, will always give them my business!

Three Steps. Done the Same Day.

  1. Pick your switch

    Button, battery disconnect, or ignition disconnect. Not sure which? We'll help you choose.

  2. We hide it and wire it

    Somewhere only you know, wired clean like it came from the factory.

  3. Drive home today

    Every install is done the same day, tested and walked through with you before you leave.

What Are the Most Stolen Vehicles in Michigan?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee was the most stolen vehicle in Michigan in 2025, with 1,217 thefts according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, followed by the Dodge Durango, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Malibu, and Dodge Charger. Metro Detroit is where it happens most: the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area had 11,714 of the state's 17,298 vehicle thefts. Thefts were down 22% from 2024, but many of these cars are taken with a copied key or a relayed fob, and that is exactly what a kill switch stops. Let's get your kill switch installed today and get your vehicle protected!

  1. Jeep Grand Cherokee1,217 thefts
  2. Dodge Durango852 thefts
  3. Ram 1500402 thefts
  4. Chevrolet Malibu401 thefts
  5. Dodge Charger397 thefts

Vehicle thefts in Michigan in 2025. Source: National Insurance Crime Bureau, as reported by WOOD TV8.

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Kill Switch vs Alarm vs GPS Tracker: What Actually Stops a Theft?

A kill switch is the only one of the three that keeps the car from leaving. An alarm makes noise most people ignore, and a tracker only helps after the car is gone.

Kill switchAlarmGPS tracker
Keeps the car from startingYesNoNo
Stops a copied key or relayed fobYesNoNo
Helps find the car after it's stolenNoNoYes
One-time costYesYesMost charge monthly

Already have an alarm? Keep it. A kill switch works alongside it, and the remote ignition disconnect keeps your alarm working.

Your Key Can Be Copied. Your Kill Switch Can't.

Kill switch installation at Buff X Customization in Dearborn Heights, Michigan starts with one fact: thieves don't hot-wire cars anymore. They copy your key through the port under the dash, or catch your fob's signal from inside the house, and the car starts for them like it starts for you. A kill switch is a hidden cutoff on a circuit the engine needs to start, so with it off the car just sits there, whatever key they have. The same tricks work on almost any push-start car, not just the ones on the news.

We offer three options at set prices: a hidden button for $275, a remote battery disconnect for $400, and a remote ignition disconnect for $600, the one most customers pick. Every connection is soldered and sealed, the wiring is tucked into the harness, and every install is done the same day. Find us at 26015 W Warren St, just west of Detroit and minutes from Dearborn and Livonia.

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Kill Switch Installation FAQs

How much does a kill switch installation cost?

A kill switch at Buff X is $275 for a hidden ignition button, $400 for a remote battery disconnect, and $600 for a remote ignition disconnect, the most popular option. Those are set prices, not starting points.

Which kill switch should I get?

The remote ignition disconnect, for most drivers. The button style costs the least, but the button lives inside the car, and a thief with enough time can find it. The remote battery disconnect cuts all power, so nobody can start the car or program a key, but the alarm goes quiet too and the radio resets every time. The remote ignition disconnect stops the car from starting while the alarm and radio keep working, which is why most customers pick it.

Will a kill switch stop someone with a cloned or programmed key?

Yes. The switch interrupts a circuit the engine needs to start, so it does not matter how the car recognizes the key. With the switch off, nothing happens.

Does a kill switch work on push-button start cars?

Yes. A Buff X kill switch cuts a circuit that both push-button and keyed cars need to start, so neither will run until the switch is turned back on.

Where is the switch hidden?

With the Buff X button kill switch, the button goes somewhere you choose with us: reachable from the driver's seat, invisible to a passenger, and away from the spots thieves check first. We do not put it under the dash by the fuse box. The two remote options have no button in the cabin at all; you control them from the remote.

Will a kill switch affect my car's warranty or electronics?

No. A kill switch does not void your vehicle's warranty. The install interrupts a single circuit with soldered, sealed connections and does not change the car's computers. If you have a specific warranty question, ask us when you book and we will go over it for your vehicle.

Can I still use remote start?

Yes. With the kill switch on, the car behaves like stock, including remote start. With the kill switch off, nothing starts the car, which is the idea when it is parked overnight.

How long does the install take?

Every kill switch install at Buff X is done the same day, on any vehicle. Book a time, and you drive home with it installed, tested, and walked through.

A kill switch is often the first item in a bigger custom build. Drivers who protect the car from theft usually protect the paint too: see paint protection film and window tinting. We install kill switches for drivers from Dearborn, Detroit, Livonia, Westland, Canton, Taylor, and the rest of the areas we serve, all from our window tinting, PPF, and car customization shop in Dearborn Heights.

Make It Start for You Only.

Tell us the year, make, and model. We'll come back with a price and the soonest day we can get it in.

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