Car Alarm | Auto Accessories

Aftermarket alarm systems starts with a basic intruder detection and siren alarm to one which can send you a text message if your vehicle is stolen and allows you to track the exact location using GPS as well as an option to send commands via mobile phone to immobilise the vehicle, lock doors smoke screens or any other programmable actions.

A good quality basic car alarm system should include an immobiliser if you do not have one already fitted and an output to the central locking system so when you arm the alarm from the alarm remote all the doors will lock. Some car alarm systems can make use of you existing central locking remote control so that when you use your exiting remote to lock up a signal is sent to the alarm to arm it and disarm when the doors are unlocked.

Moving up from a basic security system a Thatcham car alarm system is approved by the UK motor insurance industry so fitting one could pay for itself if you consider the saving made on your car insurance. All Thatcham car alarm systems should be fitted by a qualified installer who will issue a Thatcham certificate on completion which should be presented to the motor insurer. Read the rest of this entry »

Auto accessories play a key role in smartening up a vehicle and keeping it looking top notch. These accessories are supplementary components that improve the capability of a vehicle, and in fact play a cardinal role in the entire process of auto care.

Car Care:

Car care involves comprehensive care and attention to interior and exterior accessories, body, tires, engine and other mechanical parts. This is necessary to keep the vehicle in top performance and appearance.

Interior car accessories may include dash covers, car seat covers, mirrors, shifter knobs, aftermarket steering wheels, steering wheel covers, fuel consumption meters, window tint film, stereo system, mobile video or DVD players, floor mats, and air fresheners.

Car seat covers can be purchased in various materials and designs, depending on one’s preference. These include leather seat covers, sheepskin seat covers, custom car seat covers and infant car seat covers.

Exterior accessories may consist of styling body kits, spoilers, sports mirrors, head and tail light covers, car hood shields, car bras, window visors, car covers, a sunroof, wiper blades, hood scoops, window graphics and wheel caps.

Truck or SUV care:

Undertaking regular care of one’s truck or SUV is naturally very important to keep it in top form. This may also involve sourcing and storing various new or second hand truck accessories, depending on the significance or rarity of the parts required.

Some specialized truck accessories include customized truck covers, novelty hitch covers, pickup truck bed covers, and tonneau covers. Read the rest of this entry »

It is very common now to put car alarms in vehicles to protect these expensive investments. Dire economic periods push the desperate to steal cars for easy money. Car owners resort to car alarms to deter thefts.

There are two general types of car alarm – the passive and active. The passive car alarms are armed right after the car ignition is turned off and the last door is closed. Active car alarms have transmitter buttons that should be pressed to disarm the system. Most cars with passive car alarms have lower insurance rates.

Car alarms have accessories available to enhance the basic functionalities of the system. The backup batteries make sure that the system can still be activated if the current batteries run out of charge.

The extra sensor pulse timers are useful accessories that can be modified to suit certain conditions in your environment. It can be made to detect specific sensations and will activate the alarm when triggered.

The ignition immobilizer is also very effective. Even if a thief manages to get inside the car, he will not be able to start the engine. The alarm has to be deactivated first before the car can be started. Read the rest of this entry »