Category Archives: AVS

AVS -Advanced Vehicle Security is an alarm brand imported by Manta Electronics based in Auckland, New Zealand. These pages contain AVS news and reviews.

NZSA Meeting… Friday 20th May!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by obsessed

Finally I have had confirmation that there will be a meeting for the Vehicle Security Group of the NZSA. True to his word, Greg Watts has invited me to attend and has offered a free lunch (as if there is … Continue reading →

Posted in AVS, Car Security News, Meridian, Mongoose, NZSA, Uniden | 13 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

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

AVS Immobiliser

Posted on August 14, 2010 by obsessed

The AVS Series (S5, S4 and S3) along with the AVS A4 all share the same plastic case that contains the Immobiliser relays. For a  security system to be effective then it is vital to have an Immobiliser case that … Continue reading →

Posted in AVS, Immobilisers, Reviews | 5 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 | 13 Comments

Installation Issues

Posted on September 12, 2009 by obsessed

About 9 months ago I had a five star AVS S5 alarm installed by a major Wellington car soundz company with its own workshop. I arrived for my pre-booked appointment to be told they were too busy to do my installation that day and I needed to rebook. After the initial installation the car’s climate control, central locking and door ajar warning didn’t work properly. Continue reading →

Posted in AVS, Car Security, Installers, Muppets | 1 Comment

AVS S3, S4, S5 & A4 Pin Code Over-ride

Posted on July 7, 2009 by obsessed

One thing which I forgot to mention about the updates AVS have introduced to the A4 and the S series is that they no longer come with the same default pin code over-ride. Each individual unit now comes with its own unique pre-set 5 digit number which has got to be a good thing. Continue reading →

Posted in AVS, Car Alarms, Car Security, Reviews, Trouble Shooting! | Leave a comment

AVS A4

Posted on May 23, 2009 by obsessed

Following on from the S series the AVS A4 has also had a recent update. The A4 now has built in Courier function and built in OEM/MAP which means that it has the potential to work from the factory keyless … Continue reading →

Posted in AVS, Car Alarms, Reviews | 4 Comments

AVS S5, AVS S4, AVS S3

Posted on May 17, 2009 by obsessed

As of the April 2009 AVS have updated their S Series of Alarms/Immobilisers. The new product additions include built in Courier function and built in OEM/MAP so that it can function from a factory remote Continue reading →

Posted in AVS, Car Alarms, Reviews | 29 Comments