Category Archives: Mongoose

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Alarm Advert Plagiarism?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by obsessed

Looking at this you’d get the impression the Mongoose NZ have spent some coin on a new advert. However after spotting the below advert it would be easy to think that it is a hacked edit job? Ironic that a … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for Fun!, Mongoose | 1 Comment

Mongoose M25

Posted on February 21, 2011 by obsessed

You’re probably thinking what the hell has this got to do with the Mongoose M25 Immobiliser? Well that’s simple, it suffers from the same flaw! Unlike the Autowatch 573PPi or the Dynatron D2200 which both require the over-ride pin code to program a new transponder tag, the Mongoose M25 can have a new transponder tag coded to the system in a matter of seconds. This in my view is a major oversight! Continue reading →

Posted in Immobilisers, Mongoose, Reviews | 4 Comments

Installers! Who should you trust?

Posted on October 19, 2010 by obsessed

One of the main reasons for getting a vehicle security system is to satisfy your insurance company who normally require the system to be Star rated. Part of that Star rating is to have the system installed by an NZSA … Continue reading →

Posted in Installers, Insurance Approved, Mongoose, NZSA, You really should know... | 10 Comments

NZSA Approved Dealers? LOL

Posted on September 16, 2010 by obsessed

AVS have recently Tweeted that;

“Star rated alarms are only valid if installed by an NZSA registered installer. If your installer is not registered your alarm has no rating!”

To True, however what I find amusing is that if you look at the list of AVS retailers on the AVS website many of those listed are not NZSA members! Continue reading →

Posted in AVS, Dynatron, Mongoose, NZSA | 11 Comments

Mongoose Immobiliser

Posted on September 9, 2010 by obsessed

Following on from the other Immobiliser reviews it is now time to look at what Mongoose have to offer. The Immobiliser I am reviewing here is the top model known as the M80 Series, but the same security housing can … Continue reading →

Posted in Immobilisers, Mongoose, Reviews | 2 Comments

What is with the Clip Art Cars?

Posted on September 8, 2010 by obsessed

Now I’ve never really been into my Bling, but I have noticed a recent trend from  some alarm suppliers to have a cartoon car with stupidly large wheels promoting their websites. AVS started the trend some time ago with what … Continue reading →

Posted in AVS, Just for Fun!, Mongoose | 1 Comment

Cobra 8509 Immobiliser

Posted on July 20, 2010 by obsessed

The first thing you notice with the Cobra 8509 Immobiliser is it’s size, or should that be lack of size! It is tiny and certainly the smallest Immobiliser that I am aware of. This makes it an installers dream as … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security, Cobra, Immobilisers, Mongoose, Reviews | 11 Comments

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 | 16 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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Mongoose M60 & M80 Series update.

Posted on April 6, 2010 by obsessed

Before the powers that be at Mongoose get their knickers in a twist again I would like to make it clear that I accept that the Mongoose M60 Series & M80 Series fully comply with NZSA standards. I accept this … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Security News, Immobilisers, Mongoose, NZSA | 9 Comments