After Market Car Alarms Provide Security and Convenience

Fast Facts About Car Theft

• The Department of Justice reports that auto theft occurs every 27 seconds.
• Auto theft costs car owners around $7.8 billion a years in insurance premiums, new car replacements, auto repair, and other related expenses.
• In some parts of the country, as many as 240 cars (or more) can be stolen in a single day.
• When considering all motor vehicle thefts, such as trucks, construction vehicles, motorcycles, buses, etc, automobiles are the highest theft statistic annually. 73.9% of all thefts reported are cars. 

Although the numbers can be staggering, car owners have found recourse with good safety practices and an aftermarket car alarm. 

The Hated Car Alarm

Since the first car alarm in 1918, people have hated them, hurled epitaphs and objects at cars with sounding alarms, and complained about their lack of ability to deter a car theft.  Now, even without OnStar, car owners are shutting down criminal joy rides because of after market car alarms.

Modern Car Alarm Features

While no car alarm is fail-proof, modern after market alarms can provide numerous benefits and better security.

Modern features include: 

• Remote kill switch to shut off the engine.
• Security alerts via smartphone
• Command confirmation.
• GPS compatibility.

Not only are today's after market alarms more successful in stopping theft, they provide convenient features that add to the security of the car and the safety of the car owner:

• Remote start.
• Remote or keyless entry.
• Virtual control and access to the car's security system.

These features are available on various newer alarm models and must be installed by a knowledgeable person that is familiar with alarm installation or the car alarm could be ineffectual.

Professional Installation

After market car alarms are preferable in some situations and necessary in others. For some, the after market alarm provides better security options. For others, after market alarms are necessary to protect a car that as sold without an alarm.

To ensure proper installation and the full use of all of the security benefits an after market alarm can provide, it is wiser to choose a professional installer. Professional installers know the proper way to install the alarm without damaging the car or the alarm function.

Mobile Installation Services only employs professional technicians that are experienced in car alarm installation. Since this is a mobile service, many clients don't even have to leave their driveway to obtain friendly, professional services. Free estimates are available today.