As the quality of cars has increased, so too has the value. Most people never suffer the frustration of having their car stolen, but when it does happen it can cost the individual a vast amount of money. For this reason it is sensible to invest in some high quality remote security to protect your car from theft. Herein we consider how remote security can protect your car.
Storing it Securely
The first basic principle of keeping your car safe is locking it up at night. Installing an automatic garage will enable you to lock it safely in your home and this will also help to lower your insurance costs because the risk of theft is lowered. An automatic garage will come with a securely encrypted remote that will protect your vehicle effectively when it is parked at your home.
Remote Alarm Notifications
Stealing a new car is not as simple as stealing old cars was, so having a notification that you car alarm is going off can give you a chance to act swiftly and catch the perpetrator. Many remote car alarm systems will send you a txt message or provide you with a notification call from the security company to alert you immediately about a potential theft. With this information it is then far easier to notify the police promptly and the chances of catching the thieves is greatly increased.
Remote Ignition Interruption
Immobilisers used to be commonplace in cars, but now they are generally built into the alarm system to prevent individuals from starting the car when the alarm is going off. Remote ignition interruption systems take this one step further, however, by allowing the user to disable the ignition from afar. If the alarm goes off, then at the press of a button it can be possible to ensure that the car cannot be started until a code is entered, so it then cannot be driven away.
Custom Sounds
Another aspect of car security is that sometimes it is simply difficult to tell when it is your car that is going off. With custom sounds, however, it is possible to make your car very easily identifiable. Alarm sounds are very important in deterring potential thieves and alerting people in the vicinity that there is a crime underway, so it is worthwhile making your car alarm sound distinctive.
Tracking Systems
Another final trick is to install tracking systems on the vehicle. With geo-tracking it is possible to remotely locate your car once it has been stolen. This will rarely save you money on insurance, but it will provide you with the opportunity to pass the information onto the police and see the criminals convicted for stealing your car.
Installation
Installing these remote systems is very difficult and should not be done by amateur enthusiasts. To get an alarm system installed properly it is essential to visit professionals, not least because you will not benefit from the insurance cost reductions if you install the system yourself. Installation is worth the investment, however, because it will keep your car safe and prevent you from facing far larger costs at a later date.
