Fxxxkkkkk......

[Adam]

Just got back an email saying my car is ready to pick up from the audio installer... One thing that i was shocked was the install cost. It came up to $1500...Wasn't expecting to be THAT much, considering initial talk said in the worst case scenario was around $400-500. I am hoping there is an error in the email, cuz otherwise, it's a massive debt i am in!! ....sigh.....

Installed:

X001 alpine
type X alpine 177r

I did all running of the wires and amp install....

[Kai]

When you showed the pics.

It looked exxy. Cause its all custom. And for them to have your car for such a long time. Labour rates are a bitch.

[thepowercosmic]

Just got back an email saying my car is ready to pick up from the audio installer... One thing that i was shocked was the install cost. It came up to $1500...Wasn't expecting to be THAT much, considering initial talk said in the worst case scenario was around $400-500. I am hoping there is an error in the email, cuz otherwise, it's a massive debt i am in!! ....sigh.....

Installed:

X001 alpine
type X alpine 177r

I did all running of the wires and amp install....

That's attrocious on the part of the installer given that you discussed with him a worse case scenario of $500.

Surely being the 'professionals' they are would be able to tell you early on in the install that it would blow out to three times your expectations. And then for you to make an informed decision.

I'd be pretty upset to say the least.
My advice - try what you can to pay no more than $500.

Difficult now that the work has been done.

Good luck

[Adam]

When you showed the pics.

It looked exxy. Cause its all custom. And for them to have your car for such a long time. Labour rates are a bitch.

Yeh.. No doubt.. Not complaining about the install.. don't get me wrong... so, the unexpected blow out! lol...... yeh, i can picture it now...

labour = 12.3 hours... even at 50bucks an hour. that's 615 bucks....

Say, anyone looking to hire some part-timers or in need of a kidney!??

[KI11Z]

Geez, thats a shocker mate!!!! i'd be pissed!! was it a written quote for the 400-500 dollars?? if not you'll have t cop it on the chin! damb . . .

[Soundofav6]

ouch man...just got my speakers installed, it ranged from 60- 140 just for front speakers. It's all the labour BS.

The guys should have gave you a call at least to tell you it's going to take more time, that is costing more money. Its just like a mechanic shouldn't replace other parts while at a job with out your permission.

[ralphk]

We are currently going through a court case where we were indicated $600 for a job and we received an invoice for $3500 told the supplier we were willing to pay the 600 but no more. So far we have spend 6000 on legals with no resolution yet. I would suggest you talk to the installer first. I just had an install Head Unit/amp/subs/speakers front back no custom requirement for cutting etc but cost $300

[SoVeReIgN]

Adam - Did that include the gear or ?

[99gti]

I'd be debating that for sure. It may however just apeard like that on the invoice as they have mistakenly listed the items as well posibly?

[Adam]

Adam - Did that include the gear or ?

na. i supplied all gears..