Hey, heard your videos about car alarms today. Sadly MOST dealer now adays sell something called "KARR alarm" on NEW CARS
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2016/08/never-buy-car-alarm-dealership/
There are various schemes that are used to get these alarms into cars and they are often used by low-price advertisers who will advertise a car a few hundred dollars below their competitors but have fine print stating that a $495 security package must be installed. The unfortunate part is that dealers are butchering many new by cutting wires and having the module drilled into the bottom of the dash. Most buyers don’t realize it. Some customers complain and ask for the complete removal of the system, but it’s rare that a dealer agrees to remove it.
The most telling sign of the intended use of these devices is the source. Most of these devices are not manufactured and sold by mainstream alarm manufacturers, but are usually found in some sort package from a F&I consulting company. They are sold along with paint protection and pin striping products — and training on how to sell them. These companies are F&I trainers and the alarm systems are just one of the tools in their arsenal. Some have even been sued for the payment packing practices that they recommend.
These alarm systems rarely provide improved security over the factory systems and can even cause issues down the road, so I recommend finding a car without one since removal of such a system will still leave holes in the dash and patched wires.
Thanks @vash for sharing the information. Scotty always recommends not to install aftermarket alarms since it can interfere with the original alarm system. Although this new piece information you provided is in another level and confirm that you should think twice if you want to put an aftermarket alarm on your car.
I can confirm that aftermarket alarms are a major PITA further down the road. Big headache.