I asked this Q in the General section and no one answered...

go with a dealer installed alarm system?
or take it to another shop?

 

Hi Paul,

If you are getting your car at North Hill Mazda, talk to Bobby before you decide. The dealer does not do their own installations of aftermarket electronics, but they have one person that they refer their customers to. I haven't spoken to him myself, but Bobby selected him for referrals based on what he has seen from this guy, and I think Bobby is pretty particular.

When we get a security system for our car, we will probably talk to this guy. I would give you his contact info but I haven't gotten it from Bobby yet.

Hope this helps.

Dale.

 

the shop will be cheaper.... I guess it depends if the shop is reputable. I went through a good local shop and picked out all the extras I wanted (eg. backup battery).