The 5375 is the new digital battery back-up siren from Vodafone Automotive. Being a true digital siren it means that the siren communicates with the alarm via a data bus wire. When the alarm is armed the siren will sound…
The 4822 is the new alarm from Vodafone Automotive. It replaces the 4600 series of alarms (AK4615, AK4627,& AK4698). The 4822 is incredibly versatile. It can work as a CAN-BUS alarm, a PLIP alarm, a remote alarm or a…
The Cobra 5365 is a wireless battery back-up siren from Vodafone Automotive. I first tested one back in January 2012 before Vodafone Automotive acquired Cobra and rebranded. 10 years after the rebrand, I’m still in the habit of calling the…
With so many GPS tracking companies having flashy websites with lots of jargon, it is easy to overlook the basics of the hardware and installation. My advice is to ignore the testimonials and sales spin and take a good look…
There are many benefits to having a GPS tracker, but most of those count for nothing if the tracker flattens your vehicle battery. I’ll be testing at as many GPS trackers as I can and publish the real power consumption…
The Viper 3400V is the replacement for the 3100. It’s the new entry-level alarm system. So what’s new? Viper 3400 is.., erm, the Viper 3100 Well at first glace it’s easy to spot 3100 etched into the alarm case. It’s…
Back in March, 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 model and comes with an alarm system. I’ve now installed well over 400…
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. From an installation point of view, it is a big…
One of the most basic, yet overlooked items on an alarm is the bonnet switch. It’s job is to protect the engine bay which once breached often means the battery can be disconnected or the siren can be attacked and silenced.…
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’s an alarm that I would rate as being the best by a…
