Know How Your Alarm Works
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
Update January 2021 The Viper 3100 has now been superseded the 3400V Viper Car alarms The 3100 is an entry level alarm from Viper.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…
Autowatch 458RL
Autowatch Car Security 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…
Replacement Alarm Remote Control Guide
I supply and code alarm remotes as one of my services and try to make things as simple as possible. If you are not in the Wellington region then I may still be able to help you get a replacement…
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…
Autowatch 279RL
Compact car alarm The first thing that strikes you about the Autowatch 279RL is just how small it is. It really is tiny and is less than half the size of the AVS 3010 or the Mongoose M20. In fact,…
Cobra AK4138
Cobra AK4138 remote car alarm and immobiliser When it comes to high-end vehicle security, the Cobra AK4138 stands in a league of its own. Combining the advanced features of the AK4198 and the 8509, this system delivers a full Thatcham Category 1…
AVS 3010 Review
Why the AVS 3010 is the best alarm in the AVS Range The AVS 3010 is the entry-level alarm from AVS. It is a non-“Star rated” system, yet despite this, I believe it to be the best alarm in their…
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 It has been replaced by the 4822 CAN-BUS alarm.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…
Cobra AK4147 Toyota Alarm
Note: The Cobra AK4147 is no longer available and has been replaced by the AK4218 The Cobra AK4147 is an upgrade alarm that has been designed to work with Toyota’s. It is truly unique in how it works as it reads the signal from…
