I was quoted $200 to install a PUCK ??

[Approach]

I called a local CB shop in town. They quoted me $200 to install a PUCK into the roof of my SUV and Hardwire my CB under the dashboard.

I realize that cutting a whole in the roof is risky -- thus I want it done right. This is the only shop I called to far.

1) Are they over-charging? (I think so)

2) How much do think it should really cost?

Thanks.

[linx]

Does that include the parts needed?

I think I would think about letting someone do it for $200 if that included the puck and coax. It would be worth it to may for me due to time constraints.

It'd take someone that I would need references for to drill a hole in my roof....

RF Power has Pucks for $44. Plus coax, plus a $10 hole saw bit. Just depends on what your time is worth.

[COPENHAGEN]

$100 to install a PUCK into the roof of a SUV and $30 Hardwire the CB under the dashboard.

[721HACKSAW]

I have installed a lot of crap under dash, in glove boxes, under seats, ect... Getting the headliner in and out without damaging it or the trim components would be my biggest fear. Time is money, I would shop around.

[Approach]

I called a local CB shop in town. They quoted me $200 to install a PUCK into the roof of my SUV and Hardwire my CB under the dashboard.

I realize that cutting a whole in the roof is risky -- thus I want it done right. This is the only shop I called to far.

1) Are they over-charging? (I think so)

2) How much do think it should really cost?

Thanks.

I already bought the CB, PUCK, ANTENNA, & COAX. The $200 is for Installation only (I provide the materials).

[Tezterz]

I called a local CB shop in town. They quoted me $200 to install a PUCK into the roof of my SUV and Hardwire my CB under the dashboard.

I realize that cutting a whole in the roof is risky -- thus I want it done right. This is the only shop I called to far.

1) Are they over-charging? (I think so)

2) How much do think it should really cost?

Thanks.

I already bought the CB, PUCK, ANTENNA, & COAX. The $200 is for Installation only (I provide the materials).

Talk to Ole-3-Toe, he did one and could tell you how hard it is to do. But $200 for an install is crazy in my mind!

[hobbz]

I would usually install the radio/antenna for my customers at my last job for $25 labor plus parts. I bet I have drilled holes in 500 brand new vehicles and never thought twice about it.

[Approach]

I would usually install the radio/antenna for my customers at my last job for $25 labor plus parts. I bet I have drilled holes in 500 brand new vehicles and never thought twice about it.

Wow - 500 installs. That's a lot of experience. Have you installed PUCKS before? Maybe I should take a ride over to Kentucky and as YOU to install my Puck...

[grape ape]

Does that come with a happy ending?

[TwentyTwo-Zero]

I realize that cutting a whole in the roof is risky -- thus I want it done right. This is the only shop I called to far.

$200? Seems a bit high, but I know that prices due vary depending on where you live. I'd call a few more shops to get a comparison - that may be the going rate in your area. Maybe call a few stereo installation shops as well. They should be able to install a puck mount (if they choose to) and do just as good of a job (or better) then the guy behind the counter at the local CB shop.

[ww228kidd]

Well, $200 isn't too bad. It depends on the type of SUV. I do suburbans all the time, the newer models are a biach and it takes two people to install the coax, puck, antennas, and grounds about 2 to 3 hours. We charge $25 per hour. its not that easy to just snatch out a head liner and install everything and put it back together. then you say install a radio too. Its about a good 4 hour job.

[jessejamesdallas]

I agree $200 sounds a bit High...But have you taken your car to a repair shop lately? Most wont even take out a spark plug for less than $50...

Call a electrician out to fix a loose wire in your AC unit, and be ready for a $100 bill! Labor is just ridiculously high right now to have anyone do anything anymore...

What I would do, is just take your time, and see if you can't either do it yourself, or find a good Friend that has done it before to help...Maybe furnish the Beer & BBQ!

When you start getting into taking down headliners, and running coax all over the place, you can easily eat-up a whole day of your time...

[time machine]

Our dollar is tanking, 200 dollars might sound like alot but is hardly a months' car note anymore. I paid about 95 dollars back in '92 to have a ball mounted on the side of my Ford escort Exp; it was the best SWR read I ever had on a mobile and requires very little TLC after the installation.