PUNKYOU007 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 So I have a brand new Viper alarm/remote start with two window controllers that I need to have installed. The other day I went to two of the bigger local shops to get an install quote. The first was Audio Express, I was quoted $650 to install my alarm. That price also included the module that is needed for my truck, they charge $100 for that. Audio Express is actually a Viper dealer. The second shot is called Thompsons Audio. From them I was quoted $500 and there price also included the module I need. I questioned Audio Express why they charge so much for labor and they said because I didn't buy the alarm from them that they charge more. When I asked how much more he told me $300! We went back and forth for a minute. I could tell he just didn't want to install my alarm since I had not bought it from him. He said since hes not making any money selling me the product its not worth it. I told I would gladly pay him for his labor but its fucking stupid to charge twice as much as normal. I mean I could buy the alarm from him and have it installed for less than that. So thats my rant about that. But my main question here is...Is fucking your customer like this common practice at other shops? I would really love to hear from some shop owners/employees. And please if you do respond, back up your answer. I know people gotta make a living but this to me is just dumb. Quote Doethepaperboy "Bars of Pain" Doethepaperboy "Hero Remix" C. Arson d(-__-)b beer sucks...but i can bring some jose cuervo. Only problem is that it makes me horny and gives me the rams. So unless yall wanna fight and then have some great make up sex i will leave it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 yes it is. Alarms are the way they make their money. especially if you didnt buy it from them . Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 i bought my alarm from a 3rd party site and the shop i went to charged me $140 for install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNKYOU007 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Thats what I am looking for. I have no problem paying for labor to install but to out right charge more just becasue the customer didn't buy material from you is plain stupid. Its a real good way to get bad mouthed and lose potential customers. I did find a guy that said he could do it for $200. My only issue with that, he is an ex Circuit City employee and he wanted to keep my truck from Friday night till Sunday afternoon. My last alarm install was done at Best Buy and I dont imagine CC was any better. Plus I dont know the guy and he wants me to leave my shit with him for two days. Quote Doethepaperboy "Bars of Pain" Doethepaperboy "Hero Remix" C. Arson d(-__-)b beer sucks...but i can bring some jose cuervo. Only problem is that it makes me horny and gives me the rams. So unless yall wanna fight and then have some great make up sex i will leave it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT.Smoke Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Call Action Tint Sound and Security in Fredericksburg...Thats a friend of mine's shop...We also have a team with his shop and im the Co-Captain.. Tell him Bobby sent you and he should help ya out man Quote Team MaxRetribution Si Vis Pacem Parabellum Id rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 Bowhunting- Life Begins and Ends at Full Draw Bowhunting Team Fatal Trajectory Hunt Team http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/49335-sick96vtecaccords-t-line-build/?hl=sick96vtecaccord << Accord Build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/68498-smokedout08impalas-tline-build/?hl=+sick96vtecaccord << Impala T-line build Rebassed.com for all your music needs 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 that guy blows everyone....er I mean knows everyone. lol Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT.Smoke Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Your as A*********E Just playing bro Quote Team MaxRetribution Si Vis Pacem Parabellum Id rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 Bowhunting- Life Begins and Ends at Full Draw Bowhunting Team Fatal Trajectory Hunt Team http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/49335-sick96vtecaccords-t-line-build/?hl=sick96vtecaccord << Accord Build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/68498-smokedout08impalas-tline-build/?hl=+sick96vtecaccord << Impala T-line build Rebassed.com for all your music needs 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotloud555 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 $300 for alarm install.. Gosh damn.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshman6969 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 i was thinking about picking up an alarm for cheap since 6th ave electronics is moving to another town from here, so all there shit is priced low, 250 or less for a 2 way + remote viper alarm, which is on the cheap side, but a majority of the shops income comes from alarms, hence thats the first thing they ask when hiring, and hence im going to school for it lol Quote Legal TL scores145.6 on the dash sealed up in the low 40hz area with the port out145.5 on the dash sealed up @30hz with the port inless then 1k clamped on a 3.5k! Why would you EVER WANT flex?huh?...flex is what can make the lows lower and more air being pushed correct? My FeedbackJeep-BuildlogPT LOSER buildlog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 i chagre the same either way. 180 for remote start alarm 150 for each window mod (2 windows) and 100 for the lock and transponder module so 580?? Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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