Ripped off on clifford?
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=38532
Printed Date: June 03, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Topic: Ripped off on clifford?
Posted By: supdupa02
Subject: Ripped off on clifford?
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 9:09 PM
Hows it going? I have been searching a while and came up with the ideas for my car alarm. When I had it quoted it seemed to be a little high but I am not sure. Could someone tell me whether I am getting ripped off or if it is worth it? Here are the specs of my alarm:
A Clifford Matrix RS 3.5 XVBST with remote start Addons with the alarm:
1.)4 mini Piezos. Under driver dash,Under passenger dash, in trunk and one in the hood somewhere else.
2.)A DEI Backup battery for the alarm brain unit model #520T
3.)A DEI Tilt sensor model # 507T
4.)A DEI Hoodlock set model #566T
5.)2 Led light in pillar and 1 in center console Here are the break down of the price:
Clifford Matrix 3.5B = $359.00
Parts for addon alarm = $208.00
Labor=$90.00
Tax= $46.78
For a grand total of $703.48 I need advice of the price whether I am getting ripped off on the price and of the setup of my alarm. If anyone can help me it would be appreciated.
Thanx.
Replies:
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 9:12 PM
supdupa02 wrote:
Labor=$90.00
It actually sounds like they are ripping themselves off on the labor. ------------- Certified Security Specialist
Always check info with a digital multimeter.
I promise to be good.
Tell Darwin I sent you.
I've been sick lately, sorry I won't be on much.
Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 9:18 PM
I do not see you recieving a high quality installation based on your quoted labor dollars. Unless, you know these people personally, and they ared doing you a huge favor.
It takes alot of time, and planning, which that quote does not reflect.
Regards
EVIL Teken . . .
Posted By: JWorm
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 9:24 PM
I'd charge you $750 without the hoodlock. My shop doesn't carry them...and I've never done one so I couldn't price it.
Posted By: sroth140
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 9:54 PM
what kind of vehicle? if you have any immobilizer system they are eating some parts and labor there. i hate paying for parts but labor is ok , as long as the shop ensures their work. but then again, i get huge discounts and am an installer myself, so nevermind.
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MECP certified installer
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 9:56 PM
Get the labor in writing before having it installed and make sure that the salesman says all parts neccessary installed out the door.
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Certified Security Specialist
Always check info with a digital multimeter.
I promise to be good.
Tell Darwin I sent you.
I've been sick lately, sorry I won't be on much.
Posted By: supdupa02
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 10:13 PM
I have a 1999 infiniti g20. To make sure the price doesnt change I put a $100 deposit and he gave me a work order slip and got scheduled in for next week. Does the price seem reasonable?
Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 10:18 PM
Regardless of price at this point. You simply will not recieve a stealthy and well thought out alarm system.
In the time indicated by the labor rate he / she has stated above.
Regards
EVIL Teken . . .
Posted By: supdupa02
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 10:36 PM
Teken] wrote:
egardless of price at this point. You simply will not recieve a stealthy and well thought out alarm system.
In the time indicated by the labor rate he / she has stated above.
Regards
EVIL Teken . . .
What would you recommend?
Posted By: sroth140
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 11:32 PM
on that car for remote start and keyless alone id charge $45 already, alarm is up to $90. 4 peizos = $60, all that other crap another $115. thats just labor. so 150+115 = $265 labor. and id use a timer relay to delay the peizos from going off for about 10 seconds when the alarm is triggered, so you have time to stop a false trigger.
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MECP certified installer
Posted By: xtremeaudio
Date Posted: September 02, 2004 at 11:36 PM
clifford maitrix 3.5 you can any time on ebay for $239 free ship dei 507t $29 dei 566$24dei 520t $22 labor for $90 that the best deal on the word you can get any one need the clifford matrix 3.5 let me know
Posted By: sroth140
Date Posted: September 03, 2004 at 1:10 AM
they only problem with that xtremeaudio, is the shop is probably giving him "free basic install" on the 3.5 . if some guy walked into my bay with one from anywere but my glass case, its $199, plus the extra labor i previously mentioned. im not going to do the work for free on a product i didnt make any money on.
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MECP certified installer
Posted By: redlight831
Date Posted: September 03, 2004 at 1:12 AM
i wouldn't eather
Posted By: supdupa02
Date Posted: September 03, 2004 at 8:59 PM
Yeah. I think that they are giving me a break on the labor because of the package deal they are giving me. Im not sure how much they would charge if i was to bring in my own stuff.
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: September 04, 2004 at 11:26 AM
i charge 150 bucks (CND) to install the 3.5 without any add-ons... it's a nice unit and you'll be happy with it...... in my experience it's best to go with the people who know the most about the product and who have a good reputation for installing it, not just going with whoever gives you the lowest price.... big box stores ( CC, BB, etc) will usually give you the cheapest price but i would never let one of them get their hands on any of my vehicles..... be selective with who you buy it from and allow to install it for you, you already know what product you want, now shop for the shop.... ------------- Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
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