Honda Beat Photo Shoot
A big thumbs up to Yemo for finding the time to do a photo shoot of the Obsessive Go-Kart this weekend. We headed down to Shelly Bay with the Honda Beat for a chilled photo session. It was the perfect…
Autowatch Wireless Reed Switch
With some vehicles, running cables can be a real pain and a major time-consuming event. Motorhomes and boats instantly spring to mind. I’ve certainly uttered some expletives in the past when I’ve pondered just how the hell I’m going to…
Vodafone Automotive AK4615 CAN-BUS alarm
Discontinued alarm system As of January 2026 the AK4615 is no longer available. It has been replaced by the 4822 CAN-BUS alarm. The Vodafone Automotive AK4615 CAN-BUS alarm is really taking alarm technology to a new level. Not only does…
Autowatch Wireless PIR Sensor
Autowatch Car Security The Autowatch wireless PIR Sensor, also known as a WPIR, works with the 446RLi Premium, 458RL and the 695 CAN-BUS alarm. Autowatch WPIR A WPIR is less work to install over a tradition PIR Sensor as there are no cable…
What qualifications do NZSA installers have?
New Zealand Security Association NZSA Certification They claim to be the only people qualified to install insurance standard car alarms. With out NZSA certification you are not qualified to install alarm systems What is required to become a NZSA registered…
Autowatch 573PPi
The Autowatch 573PPi is the first of the Transponder Immobilisers to be reviewed here. The first thing worth mentioning is that it is the only transponder immobiliser available in New Zealand that actually has an attack-proof security housing. I’m sure…
Transponder Immobilisers
Transponder Immobilisers are beyond any doubt the easiest security system to live with. There are no buttons to press and no batteries to go flat so they require no thought or action from the driver. They prevent the vehicle from…
Obsessive Installation – Honda Beat Car Alarm
Honda Beat at lake Tekapo When it comes to securing my own car taking short cuts is not an option, so The Honda Beat was always going to have a serious security system installed. The Beat was about as stock as they…
Can your alarm remote be cloned?
Alarm Remotes without programming projection Alarm remote cloning Would it disturb you to know how easy it is for most alarms to have a remote cloned without your knowledge? Are you even aware that all I need to program a…
The Obsessive Honda Beat
Those of you who regularly visit the Obsessive Facebook page will know I have recently flown down to Queenstown and purchased a Honda Beat. The 800KM drive back to Picton was a hoot! As the little Honda is to be a demo…
