Van Security Advice When it comes to van security, protecting the contents stored inside the van can be as important as securing the van itself. I’ve lost count of how many times a van owner has called me after having…
If you own a vehicle with proximity locking and a push to start button, you should probably consider protecting your OBDII Port.
In my previous post I explained some of the vulnerabilities the factory security system my 2015 Honda Vezel suffers from. I also looked at some of the alarm options available and why I felt that the Vodafone Automotive 4822 alarm was a…
Do you need to upgrade your factory car alarm? Many people assume that having a remote fob means their vehicle has an alarm. This is often wrong, and even if there is an alarm, it is normally very basic and…
The High Security System (HSS) is a programmable function for the 4822 Alarm System. It is designed to add another layer of protection to your vehicle when disarming the alarm with the OEM vehicle keyless entry system. ADR Card – Driver…
What is Automatic Driver Recognition? Automatic driver recognition is a way for your car to recognise you as being the authorised owner of the vehicle. It works using an ADR card which is separate to your main vehicle remote so…
What is a CAN-BUS Alarm? What is a CAN-BUS Alarm? How are they different? CAN stands for Controller Area Network. BUS is an electrical term that means that every device on that BUS is connected by the same wire or…
PLIP Alarms work using the vehicles factory remote. Most traditional car alarms come with a remote, but if you already have a remote built into your car key you should probably consider a PLIP alarm. So what is a PLIP…
Cobra 8509 Immobiliser The Cobra 8509 is a dual circuit immobiliser from Vodafone Automotive. It is designed as an optional add on for the current range of alarm systems. In other words it needs a Vodafone Automotive alarm to work…
Toyota Hiace Upgrade Alarm Specialist The H200 Toyota Hiace has been on New Zealand roads since 2004, it’s the 5th generation of the Hiace and one of the most common vans on the road. New vehicle sale in New Zealand stopped in…
