Car Security Systems Deliver On Options

Auto theft has become such a problem in the United States that it is barely considered a headline maker any longer. When there is a desire to protect a vehicle from being targeted by the bad guys, there are plenty of car security systems that can help. The only problem is picking out the right system to fit personal style.

Just about every system out there has its share of pros and cons. Still, with auto theft numbers high, any type of security is considered better than none. In the grand scheme of things, any security system that can slow down the bad guys or alert them to the fact a vehicle will not be an easy mark can be quite useful. The unfortunate fact of the matter is that anything that can be done to make a car look and be less easy to steal can prove to be a very good deterrent for theft. Thieves generally want a vehicle that will only take seconds to get into and drive off with.

Some of the top system styles out there that can help get this job done include:

* Siren or horn-based systems – Also known as an audible system, this type of car alarm will activate with loud noises coming from a vehicle if a connection is broken. Horns will go off, sirens will sound and lights may even come on. This type of system can include a number of different activation features, including those that signal the alarm if the door is opened while the system is armed. The basic idea is to generate attention toward a vehicle so would be thieves are either scared off or caught in the act. Unfortunately, the sound of car alarms going off has become so commonplace that many passersby ignore them. This can work against a car owner.
* Silent alarms – This type of system gets rid of the noise associated with an audible system. Instead of trying to scare off a thief, it sends a page to the car owner that a theft is in progress. Silent systems can be very useful for keeping the peace, but they can pose some problems for owners. They might, for example, respond to an alarm personally and interrupt a thief in the act.
* Steering wheel locks – These low-tech devices do provide a basic level of security. They can deter thieves by making it very clear that a car will not be an easy mark. They can, however, be removed by skilled auto burglars.
* Kill devices – Ignition immobilizers stop a vehicle from starting if the system is activated. These devices can be an excellent deterrent for theft in that they disable a car from physically operating unless the right key is put into the ignition switch or the right code is punched into the vehicle.

Car security systems are not foolproof devices, but they do make vehicles less intriguing for would be thieves. When it is time to fight back against crime, any preventative step is worth taking.
(by ; Bryce Stone)