A brief guide to installing a car alarm
Protecting your vehicle, and everything in it, from theft is certainly a concern for most people, and an alarm makes a great preventative measure. But how much security do you really need? And what should you expect if you try to install it yourself?

Learning Center: How to Choose Car Security
Protecting yourself and your family, as well as your vehicle and your car stereo are all excellent reasons to invest in a car security system.

Car Security: Immobilizers

Honking horns and flashing lights are old news when it comes to vehicle security. It goes without saying that an auto alarm system will make noise and call attention to itself. But anyone who's sat through a city night listening to car alarms hoot and beep knows that many people -- and thieves -- just ignore them.

In the endless conflict between law enforcement officers and driving enthusiasts, technology has given an edge to the combatants on both sides. Consumers have been able to purchase more accurate, longer-range detectors with nearly each passing year, while the police have been armed with guns that can minimize the time for detection across a growing spectrum of frequencies.