I just bought a Viper 791 remote starter/alarm and have an appointment to get it installed at Best Buy. Do they do good quality work that wont screw me over in the end since I'm paying 200 bucks to have it installed? Any helpful/useful input would be greatly appreciated.
2007-07-12 19:18:24 · 9 answers · asked by Brian S 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
You can find good installers and bad installers just about anywhere. There's no guarantee a small shop will have a better installer than a chain. Many small shop installers are paid on commission, so some (not all) will do a fast, shoddy job so they can get done and get to the next job as quickly as possible.
In general, Best Buy and Circuit City do more car installations than anyone else, so they're usually good at basic installation work. They lack the skills and tools to do custom work like building amp racks or boxes, upholstery or vehicle modifications, or project cars that can't be completed the same day. An alarm/remote start system like yours can be considered basic installation work, until you start adding additional features like window control modules, or unless you have an unusual or exotic vehicle.
Your best bet is to take some time to talk to the installer before your appointment. Have him go over where he'll mount your LED light, valet switch and siren. Ask him exactly what vehicle zones will be covered by the basic alarm installation, and whether any will need extra work to be connected: many cars will require wiring run to the trunk to connect it to the alarm system. Ask him how the alarm wiring will be connected to the factory wiring: you want someone who will strip and solder, not use T-taps or Scotch-locks.
You should be able to get a sense of how confident and experienced the installer is; and (just as important) how willing he is to spend some time with you and make sure you're satisfied.
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2016-10-21 02:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a lot of people who have had best buy install radios and alarm systems and no problems to speak of.
2007-07-12 19:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by HyperGforce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bestbuy = crap install, so does circuit city and the such. There is just a bunch of teens working there that dont give two shits. I have heard many bad stories of this place. Instead go to a speciality like car toys or tweeter.
2007-07-12 20:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by Coma White 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Im not sure about cars, but Best Buy's Geek squad for the computers has a fairly horrible reputation...
2007-07-12 19:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by kik 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends upon which store and which technician you get....
At least waranty on installation will be honored if they screw it up!
2007-07-12 19:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by Dennis in Central Florida 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best buy installs suck.....they just dont care or put any effort into it.....but i mean i guess it depends on where you go to get it done too.....occasionally there bound to have a decent installer....circuit is pretty good tho...
2007-07-13 13:40:50 · answer #7 · answered by vikkish1087 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i usally do all my ****. but for christmas we took my step dads dodge down to one and they did great.
2007-07-12 19:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by sid23man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah there oh okay
2007-07-12 22:28:40 · answer #9 · answered by Info_Chick 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋