Gonna get a Car Alarm System, need advice!

[freemanteo]

I'm thinking about getting an alarm system, but the cheapest route possible.

Do you guys:

a) Buy and install it yourself

b) Buy parts and alarm system from Online stores and get a local shop to install it.

c) Get everything from a local shop.


I assume ebay and online stores are generally cheaper, so i may want to take option b, any opinions?

I'm getting an DEI alarm/remote start system + proximity sensor. And maybe include the new DEI LCD remote. Looks fancy but cost alot more. I have not check prices with my local shop yet, but i will tomm.

Last question, anyone knows of a reliable and cheap online store selling car alarms, pls let me know, thnks.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Oh great. Another car alarm that nobody is going to pay any attention to. It will honk and beep for hours while the neighbors can't sleep. I'm sorry, but I just don't see any benefit to car alarms. Why don't you just install an electrical cutoff switch so the car can't be stolen?

 

[RossMAN]

If you are an expert and can install it yourself then go that route.

I went to a car audio/security specialty shop called Car Toys they installed a Clifford Matrix 2 for $400 which included professional installation, trunk pin, trunk release by remote, 2 remote controls and 4 year warranty.

 

[roncarter]

i let them install

i got a cliffard and its pretty neat

 

[NutBucket]

Don't install it yourself. There are lots of things to mess up if you want to things like starter kill, keyless entry and the like. I paid big bucks for my install, even tho I got the cheapest alarm in the Ungo line. But, because of the install, it hardly ever false alarms and I'm very satisfied.

 

[freemanteo]

i'm not gonna install it myself!

I only have local shops, CC and BB here that does car alarms.

Well, hope i can find the best deal!

I have to think about warranty as well, i got an advice that i i take option b, who covers the warranty? So i may take option c!

 

[bmacd]

ack...the retail stores do a shotty job installing things, IMO. If you have to goto a retail store (and don't have a car audio shop available), goto Circuit City and get a Viper alarm. I know BB sells Clifford alarms, and it is a DEI (directed electronics), but go with a Viper or Python. BTW...getting it dealer installed allows you to take advantage of the warranty.

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