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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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I want to purchase a Viper 1002 and have it installed the right way.....im tempted to do it myself but im afraid to screw it up.......I found the alarm online for 103.00 plus 8.00 shipping. Anybody know of a great shop that can hook me up with a good price on parts plus labor ? ......
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Not too familiar with the San Antonio area but the CarToys down here in Friendswood has never done us wrong.

You might want to call them and see how much the install is if you buy the parts and compare it to what it could cost you total if you just got the stuff there.

Bonus to buying it from the same place that installs it is if you ever have a problem with the hardware they will take care of it free of charge for you.

Just remember you get what you pay for. Sometimes it's worth it to spend some extra dough up front should your hardware fry on you a year later down the road.

Good luck!
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Yea.....ur right about getting what you pay for but there are some $100 + differences in some quotes im getting and I want the best for the buck.......I looked at CarToys sight and didnt see Viper. Thanks
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Most reputable shops wont even consider installing it for you b/c you did not purchase the alarm from them and b/c alarms can go bad quite easily so then they can only warranty the installation. If they even do it.
So your safest but not cheapest option is to just buy it from an authrized dealer and have them install it. That way if it craps out, its on them.
Otherwise its all you.
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Originally Posted by camaroboricua
Most reputable shops wont even consider installing it for you b/c you did not purchase the alarm from them and b/c alarms can go bad quite easily so then they can only warranty the installation. If they even do it.
So your safest but not cheapest option is to just buy it from an authrized dealer and have them install it. That way if it craps out, its on them.
Otherwise its all you.

Id buy from the Installer if I could find one that leaves me with no doubt.....I get different stories about BCM/VATS from all of them....
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