Alarm Installation Costs?

[TurboDoseBro]

Hey guys, how much do you think it is to get an alarm installed considering you provide the full kit? Located in VIC but i guess prices should be pretty average in other states and depending on the company too. Car is bare right now Thanks.

[TUFF_350]

Depending on brand,

also if you get all the bells and whistles like anti lift incase suckers want to put your car on the back of a truck etc anywhere from $350 to $600+

[TurboDoseBro]

For me is the Mongoose M80.

Called up Stylyn Audio in VIC

(http://www.stylyn.com/

Stylyn- Focal, MB Quartz, RockFord Fosgate, Alpine, ALARMS etc

268 Dorset Rd, Boronia - (03) 9739 8866)

They quoted me $250 for that specific alarm in my specific car (R32 GTS-T) (including remote central locking). $600 providing the alarm for me.

Still a bit of a shame cause found the alarm cheap here ($250) and this doesn't come with some accessories:

https://www.caraudiowarehouse.com.au/2010/i...products_id=107

Edited May 21, 2010 by TyresBro

[Chris Rogers]

you are paying for experience and not an online shop.. think about that for a sec.

[Ericjayrol]

They purposely put the installation difficulty as 5/5 so that you'll get them to install it... theres marketing for you

[Chris Rogers]

not really... if you have been at it for over 20 yrs you will see some shockers. most think an alarm can be fitted by anyone. it can. whether or not it works and does the intended job properly when fitted poorly is another question.

also do you honestly think that if you lowballed every shop for audio and security that these shops would be around for long. we have overheads and that comes out in what we charge for our jobs.

the short of it. if you have not got a clue on what you are doing - don't attempt it - pay a professional .

[TurboDoseBro]

Alright so Chris, what's the lowest price as a SAU member that i can get the alarm fitted and installed by Stylyn Auto? (They provide the M80 alarm too). Need this done in a weeks time, thanks.

Edited May 25, 2010 by TyresBro

[Chris Rogers]

no idea. call them. my shop is in brisbane.

[siddr20]

lol why would you ask another business how much it would cost to get an alarm installed elsewhere. Silly question!!

Edit: Also dont be cheap. Afterall your alarm will be protecting your car which is worth thousands of dollars.

Edited May 25, 2010 by siddr20

[Chris Rogers]

Sid,

they will be cheap - it the nature of the beast to spend $20 securing $20K of car... then they whinge bitch and complain when the insurance company refuses to pay up.

[TurboDoseBro]

LOL you may think it was a silly question but i thought maybe he remembered some 'special' quotes off the top of his head or something as they seem to know each other. I know it's just a fraction of the price of the car but not everyone is balling with money like you are

Edited May 26, 2010 by TyresBro

[Chris Rogers]

we do indeed know each other. we make it a practice of keeping pricing to our relevant markets. if you want a price from stylyn call them. that said I may be down there in a few weeks anyway.

[Chris Rogers]

LOL you may think it was a silly question but i thought maybe he remembered some 'special' quotes off the top of his head or something as they seem to know each other. I know it's just a fraction of the price of the car but not everyone is balling with money like you are

I wish! believe it or not this is how I pay for a 30 year old house and feed my kid.

[nudsy]

my stags in getting a gps unit fitted with remote start/shut off and all that jazz. i'll let you know what it cost me tomorrow when i pick it up. my last car was pinched so security is a big issue for me, i actually dropped my car off 120km's away to get it fitted by an experienced professional. there are alot of cowboys out there and ive had so many friends have immobiliser problems down the track from poorly fitted systems. It's your wheels bro, do it once, do it right i say

[TurboDoseBro]

Definately well said about done once done proper. Rent-A-Tint (franchise) in Dandenong would do it for $550 and because i'm getting tints there as well i could get it cheaper. If you want more details let me know, could probably try a group buy type thing there if you guys interested

Edited May 31, 2010 by TyresBro

[nudsy]

doh may have jinxed myself lol. if anyone knows if the nm35 stagea has a single wire to lock all the doors and close the windows (total close wire) and how to locate it you could save me a few bucks. the guys installing the system have said it will save them a few hours if i can find this out for them. Thanks (sorry for hijacking your thead lol)

[Chris Rogers]

my stags in getting a gps unit fitted with remote start/shut off and all that jazz. i'll let you know what it cost me tomorrow when i pick it up. my last car was pinched so security is a big issue for me, i actually dropped my car off 120km's away to get it fitted by an experienced professional. there are alot of cowboys out there and ive had so many friends have immobiliser problems down the track from poorly fitted systems. It's your wheels bro, do it once, do it right i say

who has the car? westend in armidale?

[nudsy]

who has the car? westend in armidale?

yes they do, but having a few issues relating to the "total close wire", you wouldn't happen to know where it is if it has one would you chris lol

[Chris Rogers]

why did you buy an ebay alarm???

[nudsy]

why did you buy an ebay alarm???

didn't get it off ebay, got it through envy systems (www.envysystems.com.au) , mate of mine bought one and had it fitted to his subi through them and says it's great. He had some kids break into his house and the first he knew of it was when he heard his car start, they'd made it three blocks by the time he shut it down and ll they got away with were a couple of cd's and the boost gauge they ripped off the dash. because of the system he was able to locate and start his car without keys and get it back in the driveway before the cops even arrived, can't argue too much with that i thought.