| Aftermarket car alarm installation kits are available for | | | | integrated immobiliser which requires complex |
| many manufacturers such as Cobra, Clifford, Viper, | | | | connections to be made to the fuel pump, ignition or |
| Toad, Gemini and GT. A new car alarm fitted to your | | | | starter motor circuits. A car alarm installer can ensure |
| vehicle should integrate with your existing central | | | | the warrantee is valid if the alarm fails due to any |
| locking system so that the remote control will both arm | | | | manufacturing defects, a good manufacturer will offer |
| and disarm the alarm at the same time as locking and | | | | a lifetime guarantee for the original owner on an alarm |
| unlocking the doors. Some alarms such as the K9 has | | | | provided it has not been transferred to another |
| keyless entry which unlocks the doors as you | | | | vehicle.In the UK a Thatcham car alarm installation is |
| approach the vehicle and locks the vehicle as you | | | | approved by motor insurance companies and by fitting |
| walk away from it.Some newer vehicles make car | | | | a Thatcham security system you will benefit from |
| alarm installation very quick and simple as they have | | | | cheaper insurance as well as having a very secure, |
| plugs and sockets already in place in the wiring loom to | | | | best quality alarm system. After fitting a Thatcham |
| accommodate modular alarms such as the Cobra | | | | security system the car alarm installer will issue a |
| OEM alarm which simply plugs in without the need to | | | | Thatcham certificate which must be presented to your |
| cut wires or make manual connections. Alarm car | | | | motor insurer.If you do not require an insurance |
| fitting can be difficult in smaller cars where space is | | | | approved security system and you are a competent |
| limited to accommodate both a siren and electronics | | | | auto electrician then DIY car alarm installation is an |
| unit so in this situation it is better to pay extra and use | | | | option. Some security systems are designed for self |
| a compact alarm where the siren and electronics are | | | | installation and come with car alarm fitting instructions, |
| integrated in one small package.Unless you are a | | | | Microscan make a wide range of easy to fit car |
| competent auto electrician car alarm installation should | | | | alarms. |
| be left to a professional especially if the alarm has an | | | | |