Immobilising a Moving Vehicle. Not Cool!
Why You Should Never Wire a GPS Tracker to Stop a Moving Vehicle I often get asked if it’s possible to wire a GPS tracker to immobilise a vehicle while it’s running. The answer is always a very firm NO.The…
How effective is your Immobiliser?
An Immobiliser is the back bone of any good security, after all it is the immobiliser that stops a scum bag driving off with your vehicle. Not all immobilisers are equal, some of the better known brands of immobilisers are…
Cobra 8510 Immobiliser
The Cobra 8510 immobiliser seems to have been around for ever and although I must confess to not having read the bible from cover to cover, I would expect that Noah had one on his arc to stop his outboard…
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 advanced security devices designed to prevent unauthorised access to vehicles. These systems work by using a transponder chip embedded in the car key, which communicates with the vehicle’s ignition system. Aftermarket transponder systems offer an additional layer…
Subaru Immobiliser
Up until 2003, Subaru’s were a fairly easy target and were constantly up there in the list of most stolen cars. Why were Subaru cars so easy to steal? Because the Subaru Immobiliser was not fitted into any models until…
Autowatch 446RiS & RiSG
The 446RiS is an insurance standard (4 star) alarm/immobiliser made by Autowatch. The 446RiSG is the same alarm but with an added glass break sensor. It’s also known as the 446RLi (AU). The Autowatch has most of the features that…
