Category Archives: Autowatch

Autowatch Car Alarm are manufactured in South Africa and meet with strict international standards. Autowatch news and reviews.

Autowatch Wireless Reed Switch

Posted on April 28, 2012 by obsessed

There are some vehicle where running cables can be a real pain and a major time consuming event. Motor homes and boats instantly spring to mind, I’ve certainly uttered some expletives in the past when I’ve pondered just how the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alarm Accessories, Autowatch, Sensors | 2 Comments

Autowatch Wireless P.I.R. Sensor

Posted on July 31, 2011 by obsessed

Both the Autowatch 446RLi Premium and the 695 CAN-BUS alarm can be programmed to accept a WPIR (Wireless Passive  Infrared Sensor). These can be particularly effective for protecting Ute canopies, or any other area where cable may be vulnerable to attack or … Continue reading →

Posted in Autowatch, Car Security, Sensors | 3 Comments

Autowatch 674Ri

Posted on July 10, 2011 by obsessed

The Autowatch 674Ri is a remote Immobiliser. It comes with two remote controls and is rated as a Thatcham CAT 2 system. Note: This qualifies as a NZSA 3 star without the usual shortcomings. Most other remote immobilisers are simply alarms with … Continue reading →

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NZSA Star Rating System?

Posted on June 7, 2011 by obsessed

There have been some interesting developments over the past week. After all the talk about being upfront, honest and accountable, the NZSA seem to be be doing the exact opposite! Autowatch and Dynatron have both had their range of alarms/immobilisers … Continue reading →

Posted in Autowatch, Car Security News, Dynatron, Insurance Approved, Mongoose, Muppets, NZSA, You really should know... | 11 Comments

MR2 Security Install.

Posted on March 3, 2011 by obsessed

Here’s a YouTube Video one of my customers has posted of an alarm install I did this week: Turn your speakers up to enjoy the Cobra Siren in scream mode!

Posted in Autowatch, Car Security, Cobra, GPS Tracking, Obsessive Installs, Toyota | 4 Comments

Autowatch 573PPi

Posted on January 30, 2011 by obsessed

The Autowatch 573PPi is the first of the Transponder Immobilisers to be reviewed here. The first thing worth mentioning is that the the only transponder Immobiliser available in New Zealand that actually has an attack proof security housing. I’m sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Autowatch, Immobilisers, Reviews | 3 Comments

Obsessive Installation!

Posted on October 28, 2010 by obsessed

When it comes to my own car security taking short cuts is not an option, so The Obsessive Beat was always going to have a serious security system installed. The Beat was about as stock as they come and didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Autowatch, Cobra, Obsessive Go-Kart, Obsessive Installs | 1 Comment

Autowatch Immobiliser

Posted on August 21, 2010 by obsessed

Autowatch Immobilisers not only meet with NZSA standards (OK that is hardly an achievement) but also meets with international standards such as VESA and Thatcham. What I find remarkable is that despite Autowatch being one of the big world players … Continue reading →

Posted in Autowatch, Immobilisers, Reviews | 10 Comments

Battery Back-Up Sirens

Posted on April 25, 2010 by obsessed

Battery Back-up Sirens are a basic requirement for any 5 star rated alarm. Being the part of the alarm that screams for your attention it is arguably the most important part of the alarm. I decided to put the major … Continue reading →

Posted in Alarm Accessories, Autowatch, AVS, Car Alarms, Cobra, Dynatron, Meridian, Mongoose, Reviews, Sirens | 16 Comments

Autowatch 695 CAN-BUS

Posted on April 12, 2010 by obsessed

The 695CAN is a CAN-BUS alarm made by Autowatch, it is rated as a Thatcham CAT 2-1 alarm and is designed for vehicles with existing remote Keyless entry and an Immobiliser. Given the Thatcham rating that means it is more … Continue reading →

Posted in Autowatch, CAN BUS Alarms, Car Alarms, Reviews | 4 Comments