Car Security Systems

Thefts of newer vehicles appear to have been dropping for the past few years. This is in no small part due to the fact that manufacturers have been fitting car security systems as standard.

This means that older vehicles look good to car thieves for two reasons. One being those older cars are less likely to have even basic security devices fitted. Theft protection was not fitted on the production line and it has been up to the owner to take measures to make their car less likely to get stolen.

Secondly, the demand for replacement parts increases as cars age but owners are less inclined to be willing to pay the price for a new replacement part.

Noise making audible security systems, these are the basic systems that beep the horn or sound a siren to get the attention of everyone within earshot.

The big problem is that these kind of security systems have had a habit of going off at the least encouragement, from the vibrations of a passing vehicle, from someone brushing past or perhaps just a fly landing on the hood!

Car Security Systems Older cars are less likely to have even basic security devices fitted.

These audible car security systems are not likely to win you many friends, and are likely to make enemies out of neighbors if the alarm keeps wakening them in the midnight hour. Up to date versions allow the user to set the sensitivity of the system so it is less likely to be triggered by anything other than someone attempting to break in to the vehicle.

Unfortunately the vast number of false alarms these audible only car security systems generate mean that folks generally take no notice of them. If you are usually always close to your car, it is parked outside your home for instance, then these alarms have some value, but it is generally recommended to have additional security installed.

The big plus with two way pager car alarm systems is their ability to send information to you and let you know what is happening with your car. If someone is tampering with your vehicle or your engine starts the pager lets you know. Read more here - 2 Way Pager Car Alarms

With GPS security systems, cars that are successfully broken into and driven away can be tracked and located by the police, which is one heck of a benefit. Also with many GPS systems if your car is disturbed, perhaps by someone breaking in, you are notified by your cell phone, text, or pager. If your vehicle is actually started the system will send you a second warning. You can learn about several other advantages of installing a GPS vehicle tracking system here - GPS Vehicle Tracking

Car immobilizers are an increasingly familiar type of car security system, they are legally required to be installed in all new cars sold in many parts of the world and are now fitted to many new cars sold in the USA.

Immobilisers are available that operate in different ways but the central idea is that the system immobilizes the vehicle's fuel supply, engine computer, transmission, or disables some other important moving part.

The core of immobilizing car security systems is a minute electronic microcircuit known as a transponder. This transponder is implanted into the ignition key and contains a unique identification code that matches with its particular vehicle.

Each time that the ignition key is inserted a reader, located within the car, is activated and signals are exchanged between the transponder and the reader. Should the codes not match the car will not start, making it impossible to drive away until the correct key is inserted.

Immobilizers have been extensively developed since their introduction and many systems now feature measures to prevent the key transponders being replicated. These car security systems have prevented many car thefts and should be considered for a car of any age.

You may not think of them as car security systems but steering wheel locks can be an extremely good visual deterrent to car theft . . . Steering Wheel Locks.

Good effective car security systems pay for themselves. Most insurance companies will offer a discount for cars with good security protection. You need to decide which type of vehicle security suits your needs and concerns and then get that security fitted. Don't put it off and let your car become one of the thousands that are stolen each year.

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