Car Security Reviews
Keeping your vehicle safe and secure is of the utmost importance and as such the range of car alarms and security systems on the market is quite staggering. There are systems to suit every budget and vehicle and with the technology advancing at such a rapid rate, new and exciting features are being made available all the time.
Here at Trading Direct we appreciate the importance of purchasing a car security system that meets all of your individual requirements which is why we regularly compile honest and impartial reviews of the latest models to hit the shelves.
Review 1: Microscan AN700 Alarm Upgrade for Central Locking
One of the problems with fitting a general aftermarket car alarm is that if you already have central locking that works off a remote key fob then you could end up having to carry two around; one to lock/unlock the car and a second to arm and disarm your car alarm.
The AN700 was designed to solve this problem and it seems to have done a good job being compatible with both positive and negative pulse central locking systems. Many modern cars come with immobilisers as standard rather than alarms these days which, while they may stop your car being stolen, will not do much for your possessions in the car.
This system gives a good 120dB audio alert should someone gain access to your car and property and one of the optional extras available is an interior siren to really give that thief an earful!
Review 2: Microscan AN214 Dual Zone Microwave Alarm
This is our pick of the bunch of car alarm systems because we feel if you're going to do the job then you may as well do it properly. You can't beat a dual zone system, giving you protection against someone tampering with the exterior of your vehicle whether they are trying to steel your wheels, car manufacturer badge, siphon petrol or just scratch the paintwork.
By using two sets of adjustable microwave technology the AN214 (as with the AN314 and AN424) provides a second invisible cloak around the perimeter of your car or van which looks for any physical mass which approaches and distorts the microwave field around the car.
This zone is circular from where you mount the microwave unit so while under the arm rest or similar would be the most central location in your car you can mount it at the rear or under the dashboard bonnet if you have a particular area that is a problem for you or that would most want protecting.
The warning zone can be adjusted from a few inches to a foot or more and also it can be switch off leaving the standard internal microwave protection - useful for public car parks where innocent people maybe walking past. If the external microwave is triggered it will sound a 'warn away' chirp to let anyone nearby know that the car is alarmed (or give a spoken warning in the case of the AN314 version). It will do this repeatedly if someone keeps coming and going to have a go, but to save issues of possible nuisance false alarms it will not trigger the full alarm unless someone breaks into the inner microwave zone or triggers one of the other detection sensors.
Fitting is relatively easy for anyone that can follow a wiring diagram or has fitted something like a car stereo before. In the most part the greater complication and time can be spent trying to work out how to loosen your car dashboard and interior trim to hide the cables and wiring etc. Allow 2 hours to fit and 3 hours for a novice.