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Aftermarket car alarm installation kits are available for may manufacturers
such as Cobra, Clifford, Viper, Toad, Gemini and GT. A new car alarm fitted to
your vehicle should integrate with your existing central locking system so that
the remote control will both arm and disarm the alarm at the same time as
locking and unlocking the doors. Some alarms such as the K9 has keyless entry
which unlocks the doors as you approach the vehicle and locks the vehicle as
you walk away from it.
Some newer vehicles make car
alarm installation very quick and simple as they have plugs and sockets
already in place in the wiring loom to accommodate modular alarms such as the
Cobra OEM alarm which simply plugs in without the need to cut wires or make
manual connections. Alarm car fitting can be difficult in smaller cars where
space is limited to accommodate both a siren and electronics unit so in this
situation it is better to pay extra and use a compact alarm where the siren and
electronics are integrated in one small package.
Unless you are a competent auto electrician car alarm installation should be
left to a professional especially if the alarm has an integrated immobiliser
which requires complex connections to be made to the fuel pump, ignition or
starter motor circuits. A car
alarm installer can ensure the warrantee is valid if the alarm fails due to
any manufacturing defects, a good manufacturer will offer a lifetime guarantee
for the original owner on an alarm provided it has not been transferred to
another vehicle.
In the UK
a Thatcham car alarm installation is approved by motor insurance companies and
by fitting a Thatcham security system you will benefit from cheaper insurance
as well as having a very secure, best quality alarm system. After fitting a
Thatcham security system the car alarm installer will issue a Thatcham
certificate which must be presented to your motor insurer.
If you do not require an insurance approved security
system and you are a competent auto electrician then DIY car alarm installation
is an option. Some security systems are designed for self installation and come
with car
alarm fitting instructions.
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