I just bought a 2006 Accord LX Coupe and it came with a keyless entry device (part of the key). The finance manager in the dealers wanted $495 for the security system and I thought it was too expensive and declined the offer. I have a couple of questions. (1) I thought the alarm had been installed with the car and all it took was to activate it. If that's the case, how come it's so expensive? (2) Is it too late to do it now? Would my mechanic have to buy something in addition to get the security system (alarm) activated?

 

A Honda mechanic quoted me $300 for doing it in his own time. Wondering if it is worth it since theives can bypass the alarm system so easily these days. Also when alarm sounds, nobody seems to care any more. Nobody would call the police when that happens. I would like to hear your opinion.

 

Yeah, those things are the reason why reduntant power on the actual alarm is good. An there are some alarms that will send a signal to the keychain if your car is being tampered with...... but of course thats limited range. In the end it all depends on the alarm system its functions and if it has anti tamper settings. I think you should do research to find out what alarm systems they are offering and the options that are on them and if that 300 includes a good alarm system and assuming hes an honest person that wont install a switch in an easy to get to spot it might be worth it.