Category Archives: Cobra

Cobra Alarms are made in Italy and Cobra has been the market leader in Europe for the last 20 years. Cobra news and reviews…

Mercedes Sprinter Alarm System

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Julian

The generation 3 Sprinter has been in production since 2018. It comes with remote locking and immobiliser as standard but does not come with an alarm. For those wishing to upgrade the security and add an alarm I recommend the … Continue reading →

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Mercedes Benz C Class Upgrade Alarm

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Julian

If you own a (W204) C Class Mercedes Benz without an alarm then the Cobra AK4615 CAN-BUS upgrade alarm is as good as any factory-fitted option you could have. It’s also a fraction of the price from what you’d pay … Continue reading →

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Toyota Hiace Courier Alarm

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Julian

Last year I posted about the New Toyota Hiace. I can now add a new Courier alarm solution for the Hiace which I’m quite excited about. It’s the first CAN-BUS courier alarm I have done and possibly a world-first too. … Continue reading →

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New Toyota RAV4 upgrade alarm

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Julian

The New Generation Rav4 (XA50) is another new vehicle that lacks an alarm. It has an immobiliser as standard and all models other than the entry-level GX have SmartKey proximity entry. The Vodafone Automotive AK4615 is the perfect Rav4 upgrade … Continue reading →

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Vodafone Automotive Installation

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Julian

A good Vodafone Automotive Installation involves much more than just the alarm and an installer. These days it’s vital to have access to technical support, vehicle specific information, the latest firmware and custom parts to make the installation top notch. … Continue reading →

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Parallel Import Cobra Alarms

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Julian

One thing I have always loved about Cobra NZ is that they have always been selective who they sell their products to. Unlike most other vehicle security brands it has always been about quality as opposed to volume. Being a … Continue reading →

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New Toyota Corolla Alarm

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Julian

The new 2018 Corolla Hatchback comes in 3 models. The entry-level GX has remote locking with an ignition key. The SX and ZR both come with a smart key and push to start button. The ZR also has a very basic factory … Continue reading →

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Toyota Prius Alarm Options

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Julian

Toyota Prius Alarm The Gen 3 Toyota Prius comes with a factory immobiliser, keyless entry and push-to-start button. It does not come with an alarm. I recommend the Cobra AK4615 CAN-BUS alarm which works with the factory remote. I can also add … Continue reading →

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Toyota Previa Upgrade Alarm

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Julian

The current generation Toyota Previa (XR50) has been in production since 2006. It comes with a factory transponder immobiliser and keyless entry, but no alarm. Two good Toyota Previa alarm options For the models with a normal remote key, I … Continue reading →

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Cobra Remote: How to test and change the batteries

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Julian

Do you need to change your Cobra Remote Battery? All Cobra remote controls take one CR2032 Battery. I recommend changing your Cobra remote battery after about 3 years, but if your remote has stopped responding, or the range has dropped … Continue reading →

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