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Rating of car alarms: a description of models, reviews
Surely every car owner knows how important car alarms are. Choose from several hundred models offered - this is a very difficult matter. Especially since recently many countries that are not quite successful (in terms of production) have thrown out devices of questionable quality onto the automobile market.
In order to somehow facilitate the choice, let's try to decide for the beginning with the class and the features of the devices, and then we will present a small rating of car alarms, which will point to better and more sensible models. In the calculation will be taken the opinions of specialists in this field and reviews of ordinary car owners.
Features
Car alarms can belong to a certain class - elite, economy or standard. They, in turn, are subdivided according to the following distinctive features.
Method of notification. Single-sided devices do not have feedback from the driver and the only thing they can do is turn on the alert in the form of audio signals directly on the car. Car alarms with feedback (the rating is presented below) report the cracking of the owner to the keychain, which just serves as a data transfer in both directions. Intelligent devices provide uninterrupted communication at a distance of up to 2 km, and some inform the driver of a violation through SMS messages.
The presence of an immobilizer. This device is for partial blocking of the engine. Many self-respecting and customer manufacturers equip cars with an immobilizer already at the factory.
Principle of blocking. Some models of car alarms are built into the standard automation and block the supply of fuel to the engine, while others when triggered simply break the power supply circuits.
Remote start of the engine. Cars equipped with this type of devices can remotely start the engine through a key fob or telephone.
The presence of GPS-system. Such a device constantly informs the coordinates of the car on a given number or key chain. If the car was stolen, it is much easier for law enforcement to find it and return it to the owner.
CAN bus. This is a set of protocols that allow you to include the warning system in the overall scheme of electronic control of the car. Used only on new and expensive cars.
Also, when choosing an alarm, you should not discard any additional chips, like sensors: presence, push, volume and movement. Taking into account the above factors and nuances, a rating of car alarms was compiled, which included popular and best models of security systems.
List of the best security systems for the car :
"Pandora" DXL 3910.
StarLine B64 Dialog CAN.
StarLine D94 2CAN GSM / GPS Slave.
Tomahawk 7.1.
Alligator C-500.
Pandora DXL 3910
This model compares favorably with all the variety that is presented in the car market. The owner of the car, where the car alarm Pandora DXL 3910, is not carrying a key chain. Ordinary operations are carried out with the help of special labels, and full functionality of the security system is available on a smartphone or tablet. Tags are a modest similarity to a key fob with two buttons without any additional monitors and other devices for displaying information. As a rule, they transmit to the main unit only two commands - to enable or disable the security system.
Car alarm Pandora DXL 3910 allows you to use the voice interface of GSM or work through a proprietary mobile application - the choice remains with the owner. Special software Pandora Info works perfectly on the "apple" and "android" platforms.
Extremely flexible settings make the "Pandora" security system universal and easily adaptable to the owner's requirements. The alarm showed itself perfectly in such difficult modes as remote and pre-startup of several heaters. Also, it will not be superfluous to notice that the system has fine-tuning of the response parameters for 16 main security zones.
Car alarm has excellent synergy with the regular system of any modern car. Thanks to this, you can use the factory immobilizer along with starting the engine from the "home" key, and this can not boast of every expensive car alarm.
Reviews about the "Pandora" system are mostly positive. Motorists liked the extensive functionality and the possibility of using alarms with factory protective systems. But the drawback of the model, as usual, has become one of its virtues - functionality. A multi-level menu and an abundance of additional settings sometimes confuse even the guru of automotive electronics.
The average score (the rating of car alarms) is 9.0 out of 10.
Estimated cost - 20 000 rubles.
StarLine B64 Dialog CAN
In addition to performing its basic functions, the B64 model can be used as a control center for car services: interior lighting, various indications, temperature control, etc. You can control the security system both with the help of tags or keyfobs that are included in the kit, and with any gadget on the platform of iOS or "Android."
In the set "Starline" there are two key fobs - one compact without indication, and the other with an LCD display and more functional. Both have excellent two-way communication and can operate at a distance of up to 2 kilometers from the central unit.
You can significantly win at a price if you take a variational model without a GPS module. In this case, during the installation, an ordinary "immobilizer" will be involved. But if you subsequently decide to install a GPS-unit, then a special connector is provided for this in the system.
The opinions of car owners
Reviews about the model are left mostly in a positive way. Motorists appreciated the availability of the security system, ease of installation and brand quality. The only drawback, which is likely to be critical for fans of additional lotions, is the lack of autostart of the engine and the non-volatile mode, otherwise - quite a successful and sensibly assembled system.
The average score (the rating of car alarms) is 8.6 out of 10.
Estimated cost - 9 500 rubles.
StarLine D94 2CAN GSM / GPS Slave
Unlike the previous version, the StarLine GSM D94 model can be called a full-fledged security complex with a wide range of capabilities. Independent experts especially highlight the unparalleled module of GSM-GPS telematics. With astonishing accuracy, this module is able to locate the car for theft or search in the parking lot.
The magazine "Behind the wheel" noted the system as the highest point in the category of devices with a high level of protection against hacking and scanning, and the automobile edition of "AutoProf" recognized the complex as the best security system of the past year.
Separately it is worth noting the three-axis tilt and shock sensor, which is included in the standard configuration. It works when you try to lift the car to the tow truck or during the jacking. The significantly expanded (in comparison with analogues) autorun scheme of the engine during operation takes into account a number of factors: the duration of the warm-up cycles, the ambient temperature, the last start, etc.
Owner feedback
A lot of positive reviews at specialized forums indicate that the system is worth its money and more than enough to pay for it. Motorists appreciated the wide functionality of signaling and the reliability of circuits. The only thing that owners sometimes complain about is the complexity of the initial setup, otherwise it's an excellent system to ensure the safety of your car.
The average score is 9.9 out of 10.
Estimated cost - 26 000 rubles.
Tomahawk 7.1
Car alarm "Tomahawk" 7.1 was awarded the highest score (magazines "AutoProblem" and "Driving") in the category "Best value for money" among all security systems.
Distinctive and good qualities in the model a lot, but separately worth noting the possibility of silent arming the system. Many motorists are only ready to purchase Tomahawk for this function. Also, the alarm has a high-quality intelligent autostart system.
The non-volatile mode is present, but only for the immobilizer. There are also undeniable bonuses - nonvolatile memory, that is, when the power is turned off, the chip saves all the important data, and after the system is turned on, the previously used security mode is restored.
Car alarm "Tomahawk" is equipped with an additional system of protection, which provides a dual dialogue code with a constantly changing coding algorithm.
Opinions of motorists
Owners in their reviews note a convenient and most importantly - understandable indication on the LCD display keychain, and this applies not only to the settings and settings, but also the overall state of the system, along with the triggers. The only fly for many motorists is the lack of additional channels for controlling external gadgets and other devices in the car. But for the price that the brand asks for along with the returns, you can close your eyes to some obvious shortcomings.
The average score is 9.2 out of 10.
Estimated cost - 4 000 rubles.
Alligator C-500
The first thing to be mentioned is the range of the system - 2,5 thousand meters in the alert mode. Such a range envied any security device premium. Here you can add six completely independent security zones, the ability to manage third-party gadgets and intelligent autostart.
With a relatively modest price and such extensive functionality, the Alligator C-500 becomes the most economical, popular and successful system for protecting your car. It was these epithets that the device was awarded with the magazine "Autopolygon", giving the alarm the highest score in all parameters.
The system very successfully implemented the functions of a turbo timer, extended autorun and the inclusion of security systems with the engine running. Reliability of the device is due to the presence of seven security zones and the ability to install additional sensors. It will not be superfluous to note that the system uses jumping frequencies and a dual dialogue code, which will stop most electronic burglars.
Owners Rating
Car enthusiasts are very warm about the system "Alligator". Users are attracted by the low price and quality of the model, coupled with extensive functionality. Some complain about the lack of an immobilizer, but the problem can be solved with the help of an additional module, for such cases, (bought separately).
The average score is 9.6 out of 10.
Estimated cost - 10 000 rubles.
Summarizing
Without a doubt, a modern car can not do without an intelligent and reliable security system. Of course, I want the coolest and heaped device. But before making a choice, it is wiser to first think about what you need from the system and what your real needs are. Sometimes it is easier, and it is more correct to buy an inexpensive model, for example, for a rural area or a brightly painted office car.
Be clear about your requirements, and then choose. Separately, it is worth mentioning a large number of fakes in the automotive market, so it's better to buy such an important thing as an alarm, in branded stores or from trusted distributors. In any case, once again check the documents (certificates, dealer list) for equipment from the seller does not hurt.
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