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Category Archives: Car Security
AA Car Alarm!
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
Shock Sensors and False Alarms
Shock Sensors are beyond doubt the main culprit when it comes to false alarms. How many times have you got annoyed at a car alarm going off for no obvious reason? More to the point, have you ever gone out … Continue reading
Posted in Alarm Accessories, Car Security, Sensors, Trouble Shooting!
Tagged Car Alarm Impact Sensor, False alarm
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Car Door Switches
Car door switches are one of the most basic, yet often overlooked items on any car alarm system. They detected if the door is open or shut so are the first layer of protection for any security system. Even if … Continue reading
Toyota Corolla Wagon Alarm/Immobiliser
The Toyota Corolla Wagon (with manual transmission) is one of the few new cars that does not come with an immobiliser as standard. The Current Shape (E160) Corolla wagon was released in 2012. Only two models are available in New Zealand. Both are GX specification, one a … Continue reading
Best Car Alarm in New Zealand?
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
Posted in Car Alarms, Car Security, Worst Car Alarm, You really should know...
Tagged Best Car Alarm, Worst Car Alarm
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Trade Vans & Tool Theft Prevention
How safe are the tools in the back of your van? Tool theft prevention is a must for any self-respecting tradesman. I’d hate to think how much it would cost to replace the equipment I keep in my van or how … Continue reading
Posted in Car Security, Thieves
Tagged secure tools van, Tool theft, van alarms, van security
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Keyless Car Theft & Remote Hacking
Smart Keys or proximity remotes offer the convenience of being able to lock/unlock and start your vehicle without having to touch the key. The downside to this easy to use system is that they are far more vulnerable to hacking … Continue reading
Toyota Rav4 Upgrade Alarms
Update October 2019: Details about the New 2019 RAV4 can be found here… The Generation 4 Rav4 has recently received a clean new look for the fourth generation model (XA40) getting a facelift late in 2015. Last month I finally … Continue reading
Posted in CAN BUS Alarms, Car Security, Cobra, Toyota, Upgrade Alarms
Tagged Toyota Alarm, Toyota Rav4 Alarm, Toyota Vanguard Alarm
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Ford Transit courier alarm
Some weeks ago I was approached by Capital City Ford who were keen to know what courier alarm options were available for the new shape Ford Transit van. They were interested in the idea of the Viper Passive Keyless Entry … Continue reading
Posted in Car Alarms, Car Security, Courier alarms, Ford, Keyless Entry, Viper
Tagged Ford Transit Alarm
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About Dynatron
Update 2020 As of 5th February 2020, Dynatron NZ is in Liquidation. Dynatron NZ was an Auckland based company who specialise in the supply and installation of vehicle security systems. Since 2013 Dynatron has been importing Kodinis Raktas alarms that … Continue reading
Posted in Car Security, Cyclops, Dynatron, Paralyser
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