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{I cross posted this at bimmerfest, but this site seems to get more foot traffic}
Does anyone have recommendations? I am feeling upset at the charges that BMW centers are asking for activation of the alarm...
I self-installed the OEM Alarm and I have a 2004 ZHP 330i. I have called two centers
for **ACTIVATION** of the alarm. This is my tale.
I live in Lost Angeles, California and I have called two service departments in my area:
1.) New Century BWM in Alhambra and 2.) Nick Alexander in Los Angeles.
New Century quoted me $108.00 for activation of my alarm. I told them that I wanted to have the alarm activated and the SA inquired if I self-installed the alarm :hmm: :dunno: .
Nick Alexander asked for $102.00 and their SA also asked the same question "Did you self-install the alarm?" and I did not directly answer the question and that's when he quoted $102.00 because he said it "takes one hour" to activate the alarm :lmao: . I actually wanted to laugh and question him on that statement but frankly I was too shocked and angry that he could casually throw that statement around!!! I mean, come on, because of bimmerfest I've been able to read and learn that the activation process takes no more than half-hour (if that).
Do any fellow 'fester have any suggestions??? I will re-attempt to contact Pacific BWM as they have yet to return my telephone call . Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
If applicable, how much did you pay? Where (in the Southern California region)?
I love my 330i but BMWNA has some very 'interesting' dealerships!
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Does anyone have recommendations? I am feeling upset at the charges that BMW centers are asking for activation of the alarm...
I self-installed the OEM Alarm and I have a 2004 ZHP 330i. I have called two centers
for **ACTIVATION** of the alarm. This is my tale.
I live in Lost Angeles, California and I have called two service departments in my area:
1.) New Century BWM in Alhambra and 2.) Nick Alexander in Los Angeles.
New Century quoted me $108.00 for activation of my alarm. I told them that I wanted to have the alarm activated and the SA inquired if I self-installed the alarm :hmm: :dunno: .
Nick Alexander asked for $102.00 and their SA also asked the same question "Did you self-install the alarm?" and I did not directly answer the question and that's when he quoted $102.00 because he said it "takes one hour" to activate the alarm :lmao: . I actually wanted to laugh and question him on that statement but frankly I was too shocked and angry that he could casually throw that statement around!!! I mean, come on, because of bimmerfest I've been able to read and learn that the activation process takes no more than half-hour (if that).
Do any fellow 'fester have any suggestions??? I will re-attempt to contact Pacific BWM as they have yet to return my telephone call . Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
If applicable, how much did you pay? Where (in the Southern California region)?
I love my 330i but BMWNA has some very 'interesting' dealerships!
__________________
"Fight on!"
