budha56

Here's a general question: When adding an aftermarket alarm to a car that already has keyless entry, what does that entail? My dad doesn't care about the alarm, just wants the 15% insurance discount that comes with a starter-disable alarm. I installed a full alarm/keyless entry/trunk in my Max, and I assume this'll be a lot easier. Can you set it up to use the factory remote? Thanks.

Pearl96Max

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Yes you can use the factory remote, but an aftermarket remote would be ideal for range. Also the 15% is extremely minimal, works out to be about $30 a year if that.

--Don

BTW..what kind of car is it?

budha56

My dad and I pay about $1100/year apiece, so the 15% would be over $160. For a $40 ebay alarm system I think that's well worth it.

joebangaa

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i ddint know it lowers your insurance..

budha56

I guess it depends a lot on the company. They all have different requirements, but it's worth giving yours a call!

nupe500

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question is will that alarm protect your car? you get what you pay for. just keep that in mind

budha56

Which is why I'm glad I live in Indiana! haha.

Pearl96Max

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Actually thats incorrect and very decieving on the part of Insurance companies. The discount only applies to the theft portion of your policy. In which case is the extra (approx) $200yr that you pay within your full amount. 15% of $200 works out to be $30.

--Don

budha56

Hmmm. She gave me a quote of $81 and change per 6 months. I need to have a talk with her then, eh?