Auto Alarm Systems Features

You are not alone in your quest for a great auto alarm system. Most everyone wants a way to secure their car and many come from the manufacturer with some type of alarm system or anti-theft protection already.

When it comes to choosing a car alarm, there are many features which you may want on your alarm and that may not come with your standard alarm system. If you want these features, you may have to purchase them separately or buy an entirely new alarm system. Some of them, however, can be very helpful to you and the safety of your vehicle.

There are so many different types of automobile alarm system options today and each with its own list of features. Here are some common features your car alarm may or may not have:

1. Active re-arm feature: when the alarm has been disarmed, the alarm will automatically re- arm after a certain amount of time if a door is never opened. This prevents accidental disarms.

2. Anti code grabbing: this prevents people from using methods to crack your alarm code.

3. Air horns: These are sometimes found on the inside of the car and call attention to the burglar. They can also cause pain to anyone inside the car when they go off.

4. Carjack protection: Will cause the engine to turn off and a siren to blare on your vehicle. Can be activated if your car is taken by force (if you are car-jacked)

5. Door lock/unlock: Some alarms allow the power locks on the automobile to be operated by the alarm.

6. Starter kill: This will kill the ignition or starter of the vehicle when the alarm is activated so the thief can not go anywhere

7. Emergency disarm: this switch allows you to disarm the alarm if it is accidentally sounded

8. Flashing lights: With some alarm systems, the car headlights or parking lights will flash when the alarm is triggered.

9. Pagers: Some alarm systems have pagers that will flash or sound off to let you know when your car alarm is triggered. This tells you in case you are indoors somewhere and wouldn’t hear the alarm on the vehicle (such as shopping or inside a club).

10. Remote starts: Some systems allow you to start your vehicle by remote before you are inside the vehicle.