| Decisions... decisions.... decisions! How do I know | | | | pager or other message device programmed to |
| which security system to buy for my car? Making | | | | the security system. Be aware though, that this |
| the decision of which car security system to buy | | | | type of car security system does not warn the |
| for your car can be a bit overwhelming because | | | | intruder so by the time you get to your vehicle, it |
| there are so many different brands, styles and | | | | may have already been damaged, the contents |
| features from which to choose. To help make | | | | stolen, or worse yet your car stolen. |
| your search a little easier, here is some | | | | Another type of car security system is controlled |
| information that will help to make your decision | | | | by a computerized program in which the system |
| easier too. | | | | has to be stalled before the vehicle can be |
| There are three basic types of car security | | | | started. It prevents the probability of your car |
| systems available. It is important to compare the | | | | being started without authorization from the |
| different types and the differences between | | | | program by use of a specially coded or numerical |
| them, which will help you to decide which type will | | | | entry designed for that specific car security |
| fit your security needs and which type that you | | | | system. Overall, this is most likely the most |
| like the best. | | | | reliable theft deterrent system compared to the |
| An audible car security system is one which, | | | | others that are available. |
| when set off, lets anyone within range of the | | | | Although car security systems are effective to a |
| protected car or truck know that there is an | | | | degree, none of them are fool proof if a thief |
| active theft deterrent device in place for the | | | | really wants to steal your car. The degree of |
| vehicle. The alert this car security system | | | | security you get from a system depends largely |
| provides is a very loud noise. Some audible | | | | upon the type of system you choose. Which type |
| systems have a computerized voice that | | | | do you prefer? Consider why you want a car |
| commands the potential thief to get back away | | | | security system. Do you live or work in an area |
| from the vehicle. Others trigger the horn of the | | | | where there is a high ratio of vehicle thefts, or |
| car to honk and many have whistling or similar | | | | maybe you have put a lot of big dollars into a |
| sounding alarms. Many are very sensitive to | | | | custom show car. Whatever your reason for |
| movement near or around the vehicle but the | | | | deciding on the purchase of a car security |
| sensitivity can be adjusted to different levels. | | | | system, alongside the different types available, |
| An inaudible car security system is one that is | | | | there are many different styles and additional |
| unheard by whoever or whatever activated the | | | | features to choose from also. There is sure to be |
| alarm. An alert is sent to the vehicle owner via a | | | | one that you like and will fulfill your needs. |