How Much Does Car Alarm Installation Cost in NZ?
The cost of car alarm installation in NZ depends on three things: the system you choose, the car it goes into, and the extras you add, such as a backup siren, remote locking or keyless entry. An immobiliser on its own, an alarm on its own, and an alarm with an immobiliser are different jobs, so there is no single honest figure. Here is what changes the price, and how to get one installed price for your car.
Alarm, immobiliser or both
- An alarm sounds a siren and flashes the lights when someone opens or bumps the car.
- An immobiliser stops the engine starting without your key, remote or tag.
- Both together give the most protection and are the bigger job, because the system connects to the locks, lights and starting circuit.
Many newer cars already have a factory immobiliser in the key. If yours does, an alarm may be all you need. Our guide to car alarm or immobiliser explains the difference in more detail.
What changes the price
- The system: a basic alarm, an alarm with an immobiliser, or a system with more sensors and features.
- Your car: how the locking, lighting and starting circuits are wired, and how much trim has to come off to hide the wiring well.
- Extras: a backup siren that keeps sounding if the battery lead is cut, a shock sensor, remote locking, or keyless entry with push start on suitable cars.
- A tidy, hidden install: an alarm is only as good as how hard it is to find and disable, so the wiring and control unit should be out of sight.
Why there is no price in this guide
A figure in an article goes out of date and cannot account for your car. We confirm one installed price in the free quote, once we know your make, model and year, and whether your car already has an immobiliser.
How to get a clear price
Send your make, model and year, and say whether you want an alarm, an immobiliser or both, and which extras matter to you. Ask for one installed price that includes the system, the parts and the labour, so you can compare quotes fairly. We fit alarms and immobilisers at your home or work anywhere in Auckland: see car alarm and immobiliser installation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install an immobiliser in NZ?
It depends on the immobiliser and your car, and whether it is fitted on its own or as part of an alarm. We confirm one installed price once we know your car and what it already has.
Is an alarm with an immobiliser worth the extra?
For most cars without a factory immobiliser, yes. The alarm scares a thief off, and the immobiliser stops the car being driven away if they stay.
Does an alarm lower my insurance?
Some insurers ask about alarms and immobilisers, and some have their own requirements. Check with your insurer before you choose a system.
Can a dash cam help as well?
A dash cam with parking mode records anyone who tampers with the car while it is parked, which an alarm cannot do.
How long does it take to fit a car alarm?
It depends on the system and the car. We confirm the time when we quote so you can plan around it.