What is a fair price?
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: What is a fair price?
Posted By: onsatmex5
Subject: What is a fair price?
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 9:51 PM
What is a fair price for installing just the amp and sub?
I have everything needed to install my amp and sub, I just purchased a new car to me, it is a 2002 vw jetta and want it done for me. I have no time to do it, the system was in my old car I just want it installed in the new one.
Thanks for any help!
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Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 9:56 PM
My shop charges 65 bux plus tax, so long as there is no crazy work involved in mounting the amp. Thats Canadian mind you ;)
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Posted By: onsatmex5
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 10:00 PM
Circuit City quoted me 150 to 175 us dollars. Without even looking at it, I think that is a little high!
Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 10:04 PM
Wow, did they tell you to grab your ankles and give you lube as well? You said you have all the wiring and what not already right?
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Posted By: onsatmex5
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 10:08 PM
Yes I have everything for the install.
Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 10:17 PM
Then ya, thats way to much friggin money. I would check into some other shops in the area.
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Posted By: Slammed_Am
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 10:22 PM
Did you tell them you had everything? that sounds like a price including RCA's and a power kit.
Posted By: onsatmex5
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 10:25 PM
Yes I was very clear In telling them I have everything!
Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 10:40 PM
could that be including a box or something?
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Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: July 06, 2006 at 11:20 PM
I don't think that price is too high, but from jerk-it city, yes too much. The going rate at my shop is $80 (for customers own gear) an hour and that type of install usually takes an 1.5-2 hrs. -------------
Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: July 07, 2006 at 2:19 AM
I'd say go to a local shop...I don't like CC's installs...They made my friends ground wire like 4 inches long so if the box even moves the wire rips outta the amp...And I know ground wires in all kits are longer than that. I just think they want your money.
Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: July 07, 2006 at 8:13 AM
look in the installer database on this site and find a installer local to you, if it is just a person with knoledge of installations then you might get an even better price, or list where you are located and I bet someione will chime in and let you know of a good shop.
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Posted By: soultinter
Date Posted: July 08, 2006 at 12:16 PM
hard to do when you can't tell where he lives
Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: July 08, 2006 at 1:23 PM
Do they have to build a box for your sub?
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Posted By: Fastlearner
Date Posted: July 08, 2006 at 11:56 PM
I know most big box stores( i work at best buy), won't install used wires. So they probably did quote you for some new wires.
Posted By: Flakman
Date Posted: July 11, 2006 at 3:56 PM
It's going to be just like going to a mechanic for the most part. You buy parts from them, you get better hourly. You bring in parts, it costs more. ...at least around here. ------------- The Flakman
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