Viper 3400V

Viper 3400V car alarm Wellington

Update July 2025: Now out of stock. Replacement model arriving early 2026 The Viper 3400V is the replacement for the 3100. It’s the new entry-level alarm system. Viper 3400V – The 3100 replacement – What’s new? Viper 3400V is.., erm,…

Vodafone Automotive AK4698/8509 Combo

AK4698/8509 Combo

The Vodafone Automotive AK4698/8509 Combo replaces the Cobra AK4138. It’s a top-of-the-range alarm with 3 immobiliser circuits. The system is designed for older vehicles that lack factory remote locking and immobilisation. How does the AK4698/8509 Combo compare the the AK4138? From…

Vodafone Automotive AK4698

Cobra A4698 alarm system

The Vodafone Automotive AK4698 is the replacement for the soon to be discontinued Cobra AK4198 which set the bench mark for Remote Upgrade Alarms back in 2008. It is a car alarm that I would rate as being the best…

Viper 3606V

Viper 3606V car alarm Wellington

The Viper 3606V is the top of the line security system from Directed Electronics and is 2 way remote capable. It’s packed with options including a fully open ESP2 port that gives you the option of adding a data battery back-up siren…

Viper 3105V & 3305V

Viper 3105V & 3305V alarm review

The 3105V & 3305V are effectively the same alarm, the only difference being that the 3305V comes with the 7345V two way remote and receiver as standard. Both are a mid range alarm from Directed Electronics. Customise your Viper 3105V…

Know How Your Alarm Works

User Manuals

Do you know how your alarm works? Don’t wait until your alarm fails! There is never a good time for your alarm remote to fail. If you don’t change the remote batteries then it’s only a matter of time before…

Viper 3100

Viper 3100 Car alarm

Update January 2021 The Viper 3100 has now been superseded the 3400V The 3100 is an entry level alarm from Viper. It comes with two 473V 3 button remote controls, but can be programmed to work with 474V 4 button…

Autowatch 458RL

Autowatch 458RL alarm with Wireless Sensors

The Autowatch 458RL is a remote upgrade alarm that meets with Thatcham CAT 2 to 1 standards when installed with ultrasonic sensors and battery siren. It’s similar to the 446RLi Premium, but is designed for vehicles that have an existing…

Replacement Alarm Remote Control Guide

Alarm Remotes 1

What is required to get a new remote control? Car alarm remote contol guide Your aftermarket car alarm remote control guide First off you need to be in New Zealand. I’m happy to help those of you outside of Wellington,…

Cobra AK4218 Toyota Upgrade Alarm

Cobra AK4218 Toyota Upgrade Alarm

The AK4218 is an upgrade alarm from Cobra which is designed exclusively for Toyota models that have a remote key. It replaces the discontinued AK4147 and is very similar to the brilliant Cobra AK4198. The main difference being is that it works with the Toyota remote rather than a…