Cobra AK3198
Review of an alarm made in the last century The Cobra AK3198 was a Thatcham CAT 2-1 remote upgrade alarm. It was sold from 1995 to 2008 when it was replaced by the AK4198. The AK3198 was also known as…
Mercedes Benz Sprinter Alarm Options
What security does each generation of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter come with? The Mercedes Benz Sprinter is a popular trade van and motorhome. It comes with a factory immobiliser and keyless entry, however, it does lack an alarm. Here I…
Vodafone Automotive 4824 Immobiliser
The Vodafone Automotive 4824 immobiliser comes with 2 ADR cards which disarm the immobiliser when in range. The system is designed to work with any vehicle to offer convenient protection. The 4824 can also work as a basic CAN-BUS alarm.…
Mongoose MAP77 Versus AVS C5 – CAN-BUS Alarm Reviews
Mongoose MAP77 “4 Star Rating” How does the Mongoose MAP77 compare to the AVS C5? Back in 2014, I reviewed the AVS C5 CAN-BUS alarm and discovered it was a re-branded Tytan DS410. It only took a quick glance at the…
Autowatch 1 Button Peanut Remote Control
Autowatch Peanut Remote – Part number 225-000 The Autowatch 225-000 remote is also known as the Autowatch 1 button peanut remote the 2 due to it’s distinctive design. The back of the case will have either N4086, 225-000, or 446-300 etched into…
Toyota RAV4 Alarm Options
Security advice for all generations of the Toyota RAV4 Gen 6 2026 (Coming soon) Gen 5 2019-2025 Gen 4 2013-2018 Gen 3 2006-2012 Gen 2 2001-2005 Gen 1 1994-2000 Gen 5 Rav4 security systems 2019-2025 The 5th generation RAV4 (XA50)…
Toyota Hiace Alarm (H300)
Upgrading the Toyota Hiace alarm Back in March 2019, I got my hands on the new 2019 Toyota Hiace (H300) to test out the factory security system. It’s quite a change from the old shape Hiace (H200), the new van comes with an…
Car Alarm Ultrasonic Sensors
What are ultrasonic car alarm sensors? Ultrasonic sensors detect movement in the internal space of a vehicle. They are very effective in detecting an intrusion so are commonly used with car alarms systems. When it comes to protecting your vehicles cabin,…
Glass-Break Sensors
How do glass-break sensors work? Glass-break sensors often come as standard with car alarms sold in New Zealand. As the name suggests, they are designed to trigger the alarm when a window gets smashed to access the vehicle. They are…
How much does it cost to install a car alarm in NZ? 2025
How much does it cost to install a car alarm? I’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions about car alarm installation costs. Whilst I can’t speak for other installers, I can give you my recommendations. Here is a…
