Automatic Car Alarms: Keep Your Car From Being Stolen
A car alarm is as an audible security system that activates when it detects a possible break-in. But these can create a noisy disturbance which is annoying, often a false alarm and so, often ignored. There are far more technologically sophisticated vehicle security systems currently available.
To help reduce the billion-dollars of car theft, manufacturers have developed innovative technology with two-way communication remotes to warn you when your vehicle's engine is started and notify you why the alarm was activated. The most common options in newer car security systems include glass break sensors, a two-way communication remote and passive arming.
If you are away from your vehicle you will not hear an audible alarm, and if you are on vacation it might be days before realize your car is missing from the garage. Many vehicle security systems will automatically call a phone number you have programmed or send a text message to notify you of a break in. The two-stage automatic car alarms can inform you if your car has simply been bumped or if the engine is running and car is moving.
If the vehicle is moving, you could communicate to the automatic car alarm to turn off the fuel pump, which will effectively stop the vehicle. Of course, if your car is on the back of a tow truck, stopping the engine will not prevent the theft. Many of the newer vehicle security systems are also equipped with GPS tracking devices to keep tabs on your vehicle's location.
Keeping Car Jackers at Bay: Many vehicle alarm models come with a built-in anti-car-jacking mechanism, which allows you to cut the gas by just pushing a button. The switch is generally nearby the seat belt release, and once pressed it will cut off the gas and put on the brakes to bring the vehicle to a halt. This puts you in control when a dangerous situation might have made you a victim. Having this system means that you can be proactive in making sure that your car is always safe from being stolen.
Frequently, these systems will alert the authorities in case of a car jacking. The majority of these systems are meant to notify the police in an expedient manner which is immeasurably important in emergency situations. Trying to catch a car thief who is attempting to steal your vehicle is quite dangerous. Your automatic car alarm will inform you via a phone call or a text message when something is amiss. You can then call the authorities and let them handle the situation, rather than putting yourself at risk.
Using two-way communication devices, Automatic Car Alarms can alert you when your car's engine has been started. Many of the newer Vehicle Security Systems are also equipped with GPS tracking devices to keep tabs on your vehicle's location.
Published October 20th, 2008
Filed in Auto, Technology