Car Alarms: Do it yourself?
Mar 25 '00
If you are concerned about the possibility of your car being stolen, a car Security system is a must. You actually have two options when it comes to installation. One option is to pay extra to have a shop install your system, the other is to spend about a day installing the system yourself. If you understand the basics of electricity, soldering, etc. you should be able to handle the installation on your own (although having an extra set of hands wouldn't hurt.) One advantage to doing the work on your own is that you will have a better understanding of how the system works, and what will set it off. For example, it took me a while to realize that the factory security system in my Dodge Avenger only goes off when the door is opened. Many aftermarket security systems will include sensors such as Shock Sensors, Glass Tampering Sensors, and Motion Sensors. Another option found on many systems is a long range pager. By mounting a transmitter inside your car, the alarm can actually send an alert back to you. The drawback to such a system is that the range is greatly reduced when inside large buildings due to signal interference. Some common producers of security systems include AudioVox, Radio Shack, Crime Guard, Crime Stopper, Alpine, and many others. All should work reasonably well depending on the quality of the installation.
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