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I showed my boss the thread and he agreed with the price. The alarm install itself adds a lot depending on what modules need installing. With wiring, fuses, harness's, and kits it all adds up. But I wouldn't want someone rushing to finish it in one day. Seemed high till he broke it down for me. I guess thats why I install and he writes the bills.

On a side note, most shops charge per the job, not by the hour

 

In the past (years from now) I would ask the installer for a firm bid (price) on an installation, and hold the shop to this. That's probably a good idea on a simple install (maybe installing a H/U or a couple of door speakers), but I've learned this is not the correct path to a high-end (more complicated) installation. I use one shop (installer) now, and I trust them. I pay them "time and materials." That way no one worries about "who supplies what," the installer makes a fair profit, and I get a good installation.

--Spike

 

Well, still, there's nothing like the satisfaction you will get from a great, and simple enough, DIY. I dunno much about alarm installs, and may have overlooked that in the $700 quote you were given, but that is more $$ than I'd dish out for something not even "custom." Everyone will have their own opinions, and this is mine.

...still, though, just don't bite off more than you can chew! If you absolutely have NO clue when it comes to car audio and/or are not willing to put in the time/effort.. it may be better to leave it to the "pros." It may save you a lot of time and headache in the end, so long as money is not too much of a factor.

 

i would be hesitant to accept an alarm and full system install that was done in 8 hours

that is to fast

he will be in rush mode

when you rush you make accidental errors , and and are trying to cut corners

i could not do an alarm and install in 8 hours would not even try

3-4 hours on alarm
6-10 on system


but if you feel comfortable use them

 

you are right

rca cables x 2
power wire 4 awg
ground wires
tape
connectors , spade, ring , butt
tie straps
fuses holders
trigger wire
there is $100 right there

wiring harness
trim kit

antena adapter


if you thought the quote was to much at $700

i bet they can't even do it for $700


rent, electric, telephone , insurance, installers labor ,

with this overhead , you are not a smart shop owner if your not getting at least $50 an hour labor

and yes some shops quote by job and not hourly

$700 is fair


IMO

i would not do it for less