i want an alarm Options

[Toyoca]

my mom that shed get me a good alarm for my car. i dont wanna get an expensive alarm and then pay 100$ to install it as well. so im thinking of getting one @ circuit city or best buy or w/e and get free installation. do you guys recommend a certain alarm? around 200$ + - . preferably with a remote start. ive only heard of phytons and vipers. ty

[AudioFreak]

I know many people will disagree but after working as an installer and fixing many bad installs I really feel an alarm is only as good as the install.

Viper and python are both made by DEI as well as a few other brands. I have worked with DEI and can't say anything bad about them. But there are other brands that work just as well.

Basically find an alarm with the features you want and get a shop with a good reputation to install it. Wiring a remote start adds some complexity, time and cost to an install.

A DEI brand alarm brain with remote start should cost around 150 to 200 plus install. You can also add remote start later if you buy an alarm without it now. But it is cheaper in the long run to have it all done at once. Bestbuy's $500 price is about the going rate.

Free installs for a basic alarm are fine for most people. Just realize that corners are usually cut. The brain might not be hidden as well and the wiring might be a little messy. But if you want remote start I really doubt you will find a free install.


Also something no one wants to hear is that if they want your car bad enough no alarm will stop a crook.