Automatic Car Alarms: Don't Be A Victim Of Car Theft
An audible security system that sounds when it notices a possible break-in is a car alarm
. These car alarms can make a noisy disturbance which can be very annoying and a lot of the time is ignored. There are a lot more technologically sophisticated vehicle security systems that are 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.
While the vehicle is moving you can use the automatic car alarm to turn off the fuel pump, this is an effective way of bringing the vehicle to a stop. However, if your car is on a tow truck this won't make any difference in stopping the theft from occurring. Many of today's new vehicles also come with GPS tracking, which allows you to know where the vehicle is at all times.
Preventing Car Jacking: Several models of automatic vehicle alarms include a car jacking mechanism that will enable you to turn off the gas with the press of a button. The activation switch is usually located near the seat belt release and pressing it will shut off the fuel and apply the brakes to stop the car. This feature gives you a useful option when you might otherwise be helpless. With this system, a person being car jacked can actively prevent the theft of their vehicle.
A lot of times these systems will notify police in the event that a car is hijacked. Some systems are programmed to quickly notify the authorities that something is going on and might be a life-threatening situation. It can be very dangerous when approaching a car thief in the middle of stealing your car, so it's better to let police handle the situation. Once your car alarm notifies you with a text message or phone call that the car is being stolen, you can then tell the police who will already have a head start trying to catch the thief in the act.
by: Brad Seabourne.