Alarm System
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From: South Bend, IN
The shop I work for carries AutoPage so that's really the only brand I have much experience with but mine has been serving me well and we don't have alot of people coming back with problems on them.
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From: Itinerant
Had the Viper 5000 put in the truck, didn't go with remote start but all the other features are pretty good. The 2 way lcd remote control has pretty good distance even when in the hotels. The batteries in the remote control for me last 4 months.
Viper - Viper 5002 Responder 2-Way Security System
Viper - Viper 5002 Responder 2-Way Security System
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From: Gulf Coast of Florida
4 months on batteries? That's it?? WOW. I guess that LCD really eats 'em up. I've had Viper/Python (DEI products) on various vehicles for over 15 years and never had a problem. They are quality products but the installation is also key to a trouble-free system. Quality parts and a half-ar$e install is no good.
When I'm in the market, I find the product I want. Then I cruise by the shop & see when they are working on similar items, and with the customers permission, we look over the actual install. Some places are very neat, others leave you with a rat's nest of spaghetti wiring. Crimp connections are a no-no if you want my money; has to be soldered & I prefer shrink tubing, but quality electrical taping is acceptable.
Yes, I'm picky.
When I'm in the market, I find the product I want. Then I cruise by the shop & see when they are working on similar items, and with the customers permission, we look over the actual install. Some places are very neat, others leave you with a rat's nest of spaghetti wiring. Crimp connections are a no-no if you want my money; has to be soldered & I prefer shrink tubing, but quality electrical taping is acceptable.
Yes, I'm picky.
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From: Itinerant
I might use them more than the average person maybe? I'll drive 1000-1500 miles a week and on any given day push the security button 6 to 10 times to activate it. I thought the same as far as battery life and this is probably why they don't last 
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