bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in
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> Thanks Sean. I agree with the factory stereo part. In fact, that is
> what raised the question in my mind. If all an anti-theft device does
> is protect the stupid radio then the insurance company is not offering
> discount for the right thing. That is why I thought that there is more
> to an anti-theft device than that.
>
> So am I correct in understanding that the car alarms sold in circuit
> city and best buy would also qualify as anti-theft devices and would
> qualify me for an insurance discount? Since I hate those and think
> they are of no value, I never bothered with one. But I guess if it
> saves me some insurance $$$ then why not?
I had 'midnight auto' visit my Integra GSR,and steal the engine
computer,leaving a dead car.It took a month and a half to get a new one.
An alarm would have prevented that theft,I believe.Even with $100
deductible insurance,there was considerable cost to mebesides having to
drive a POS rental car.The insurance discount is the least of my worries.
BTW,they(State Farm) discount PASSIVE arming alarms,so you won't forget to
arm it.
The ECU was stolen probably for a Honda conversion project,not by
"professionals".
>
> Also, the question is, how badly would an after market installer
> damage my car's wiring while installing one of these? I would probably
> get a keyless entry system with trunk release too. Would *that* hurt
> my car's wiring? (I don't think original Honda install would be an
> option because of the high cost. My choice is only between getting an
> afermarket one and not getting one at all.)
>
> Also any recommendations/brands from anyone in the group would be
> highly appreciated.
> TIA,
> bc
I found Best Buy to do a good job,they began with a checklist to record
that everything worked before start of their installation(to protect
themselves,yes),and ran thru it again at the completion.They do have to cut
and splice some wires,I believe.Mine was a simple alarm,with ignition
interlock,no frills. I could have gotten the trunk release and door
lock/unlock,but it's only a 3-door hatchback,I don't really need it,or want
it.YMMV.
--
Jim Yanik,NRA member
jyanik-at-kua.net