Category Archives: Car Alarms

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“Ever since you fitted the alarm…”

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Julian

Ever since you fitted the alarm… I’ve lost count of how many times an alarm has been the accused of being… (fill in your own random complaint here) …the reason things stop working on a vehicle. Yet it nearly always … Continue reading →

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AA Car Alarm!

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Julian

According to a blog post by the AA car alarms are slowly dying. It states that most of us are immune to them going off. I happen to agree with that part as there’s some truth in it. But why? … Continue reading →

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AVS Versus Vodafone Automotive

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Julian

How does an AVS alarm stack up against a Vodafone Automotive? If you ask most of the local Car Audio shops they’ll probably tell you that AVS is better. But I’m more interested in hard facts over uneducated opinions. Time … Continue reading →

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Hornet 433H

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Julian

The Hornet 433H is an insurance standard alarm from Directed Electronics. It’s also a stock run out so is at a bargain price. Designed for the Australian market it complies with AS/NZS 3749.1:2003 Class B. This means it would have been … Continue reading →

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Is Your Car Alarm E-Waste?

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Julian

How many of you consider how long a car security system will last when you purchase one? Do you want a product that will give you years of trouble-free security? Or do you simply want the cheapest one you can … Continue reading →

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Iveco Daily Upgrade Alarm

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Julian

The Iveco Daily I recently worked on was first registered in 2019, however, looks to be to older shape model made between 2011-2014. Regardless of production dates, all models come with keyless entry with selective unlocking as well a transponder … Continue reading →

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Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series Alarm

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Julian

The Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series was released in 1984. Since then it has had a number of updates and body options added. It is currently sold as a 2 door Ute, a 4 door Ute and a 5 door station … Continue reading →

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Best Car Alarm in New Zealand?

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Julian

You’re after the Best Car Alarm, so why do I not recommend the “Big Names”? Here is a recent email which is all too common: Message: Hi, have been reading through some of your posts and see that you have flawed … Continue reading →

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Cobra ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition)

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Julian

Automatic Driver Recognition – Protect against key theft Cobra ADR Cards by Vodafone Automotive work with the Cobra AK4615 protect your vehicle from theft by key cloning. This way if a remote key gets cloned the car remains immobilised. The … Continue reading →

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Cobra AK4698

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Julian

The Cobra AK4698 is the replacement for the soon to be discontinued AK4198 which set the benchmark for Remote Upgrade Alarms back in 2008. I have installed hundreds of them over the years. Given this, the AK4698 has very high standards to … Continue reading →

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