Category Archives: Car Security

Not car audio!

Installers: Who do you recommend?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by obsessed

Good vehicle security installers are a rare breed and hard to find. I’m always getting asked if I can recommend someone outside of Wellington, to which I often point out that Wellington is slap bang in the centre of NZ … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Installers | 2 Comments

Alarm Reviews (Not sponsored!)

Posted on April 9, 2012 by obsessed

It’s nearly 3 years since the review section of the blog went live. I’ve had some fantastic feedback over this time about how blunt, honest and useful the reviews have been. One of the main criteria I have is to be upfront … Continue reading →

Posted in AVS, Car Security, Reviews | Leave a comment

Hologram Car Security!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by obsessed

This video was sent to me by one of my customers (thanks Tom), so I thought I’d share it here. The security bit is about 4 minutes in if you want to jump there. Anyone convinced?

Posted in Car Security, Just for Fun! | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in CAN BUS Alarms, Car Alarms, Car Security, Cobra, Reviews, Upgrade Alarms | Leave a comment

Smoke Machine – Refill Canisters now available

Posted on December 27, 2011 by obsessed

Whilst a smoke machine can be a great way of scaring the scum bags of this world away from your wheels, the truth is that most of us would prefer if it was never put to the test. The reality … Continue reading →

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Top 20 Most Stolen Vehicles

Posted on December 7, 2011 by obsessed

Following on from the news about the New Zealand Police website listing all reported stolen vehicles for he past 6 months, it seems that there has been a fair amount of interest in the numbers. The problem with the police … Continue reading →

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Dynatron Challenge the NZSA

Posted on October 6, 2011 by obsessed

I’m not alone in my views about how inept the NZSA Star rating system has become. Dynatron NZ have publicly challenged the NZSA too. Back in June I reported how Dynatron and Autowatch were no longer star rated and asked if the … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Dynatron, NZSA, You really should know... | 7 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

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

Transponder Immobilisers

Posted on January 14, 2011 by obsessed

Transponder Immobiliser systems are beyond any doubt the easiest security system to live with. There are no buttons to press and no batteries to go flat so they require no thought or action from the driver. They prevent the vehicle … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Immobilisers | 8 Comments