Upgrading the Toyota Hiace alarm Back in March 2019, I got my hands on the new 2019 Toyota Hiace (H300) to test out the factory security system. It’s quite a change from the old shape Hiace (H200), the new van comes with an…
What are ultrasonic car alarm sensors? Ultrasonic sensors detect movement in the internal space of a vehicle. They are very effective in detecting an intrusion so are commonly used with car alarms systems. When it comes to protecting your vehicles cabin,…
How do glass-break sensors work? Glass-break sensors often come as standard with car alarms sold in New Zealand. As the name suggests, they are designed to trigger the alarm when a window gets smashed to access the vehicle. They are…
How much does it cost to install a car alarm? I’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions about car alarm installation costs. Whilst I can’t speak for other installers, I can give you my recommendations. Here is a…
A battery back-up siren is quite simply a siren with a battery integrated into it. Its purpose, in addition to making a noise when the car alarm is triggered, is to sound if the main vehicle battery is disconnected or…
Why Does My Car Alarm Keep Going Off? A car alarm should be reliable and not prone to false alarms. But if your car alarm is going off randomly then you’ll want to get it fixed pronto as it’s not…
About the Fiat Ducato (3rd Generation) The current Fiat Ducato, now in its 3rd generation, was released in 2006. It’s also sold as a re-branded Peugeot Boxer, a Citroen Relay, and a big list of other names which I’ll list at the…
I recommend upgrading the Nissan Caravan security system. Here I explain the NV350 alarm upgrade options available to protect against theft. The Nissan NV350 was released in 2012. The current van (E26) is the fifth generation Nissan Caravan; it’s also sold as…
Keyless theft – How is it done? All of the modern car theft methods explained here target keyless cars which often only have one layer of security. The not so secure smart key. If your car has a smart key…
The IGLA Ghost Immobiliser is better known as the Autowatch Ghost II. It is a CAN-BUS Immobiliser that digitally prevents the vehicle from starting. “IGLA” (игла) is Russian for “needle” which is an appropriate name as it is very small…
