Category Archives: Car Alarms

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Cobra AK4615

Posted on January 15, 2012 by obsessed

New from Cobra is the AK4615, which is really taking alarm technology to a new level. Not only does the alarm feature a wireless siren (more about that later) it also works as a CAN-BUS, or PLIP (upgrade) alarm, plus … Continue reading →

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Time for the Star rating system to be reviewed?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by obsessed

Last month I reviewed the Mongoose “TA” Toyota Alarm (CA1) and pointed out just how easy it is to defeat. Given this the obvious question is: How on earth did it gain a NZSA 5 star rating? The key point … Continue reading →

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Steal Shield SS440, SS440U

Posted on September 12, 2011 by obsessed

The SS440 and SS440U are both rated as a NZSA 4 star and claim to be the cheapest insurance rated alarms in NZ. The U stands for shock sensor which is the only difference between the two models. Feature wise … Continue reading →

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Cobra AK4138

Posted on June 26, 2011 by obsessed

The Cobra AK4138 is basically the AK4198 and the 8509 combined. Together the system is a full blown Thatcham Cat 1 system with plenty of cool options. The system is completely modular which means that the Siren, Alarm ECU and … Continue reading →

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5 Star Car Alarms

Posted on November 17, 2010 by obsessed

According to the NZSA a 5 Star car alarm is the highest standard of alarm you can get.  The problem is that this claim is actually a load of BOLLOCKS! Given what I know about the lack of standards required … Continue reading →

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Even the Car Thieves Agree…

Posted on June 14, 2010 by obsessed

Here’s a story from the New Zealand Herald, that proves that most alarms are not effective unless they are installed to a high standard. Even the best alarms offer little protection unless the installer is competent. Sadly most installers are … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Alarms, Car Security, Car Security News, Immobilisers, Installers, NZSA, Thieves | 1 Comment

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 | 13 Comments

Mongoose MAP70

Posted on April 20, 2010 by obsessed

The MAP70 Series is part of the new generation of car alarms from Mongoose. Being a CAN-BUS alarm the MAP70  has the Cobra AK4908 and the Autowatch 695CAN to measure up to so it would be fair to assume that … Continue reading →

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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 that the NZSA accept Thatcham standards this means … Continue reading →

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Mongoose M60G Immobiliser?

Posted on March 29, 2010 by obsessed

Due to a request from Lawyers acting on behalf of Mongoose New Zealand this post has been removed. I have also been instructed to post the following words: “In this forum I have previously suggested that the Mongoose M60 and … Continue reading →

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