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Car Alarms - How much are they Reliable?


When it comes to car security devices everyone wants the best for their cars. The numbers of car theft incidents have continuously seen an increase in India. It is not physically possible for anyone to maintain constant vigilance on their vehicles and installing a good security device is currently the best option. However, most car alarms available in India are not very reliable and easy to break into.

Various kinds of security devices currently available have varying degrees of mechanisms falling under a wide category of prices. With the plethora of options available in the market, car owners installed them without making much inspection. But the device lost the identified and popularity not only due to its inability to control theft incidents but also because of its high-frequency sound. These devices seem to create noise pollution and disturb the peace of nearby residential localities.

Many times the alarm starts ringing due to the presence of persons other than thieves and even when any street animal like cats or dogs comes near the car. These instances reveal that on an estimate, 95% of the time the false alarms occur resulting in 5 % of chance to actually nab the burglar. And this a very small percentage compared to the inconvenience and irritation created by 125 decibels, high-level siren.

Now the question is that how can we relay on such security system if it is false alarm. Why should anybody be concerned with it whenever the alarm starts beeping? A survey conducted reveals that only 1% of all car owners actually inform the police when the alarm beeps. And one will be shocked to know that 99% of them ignore the alarm.

So if you are looking for a car security system, search for other options rather than a car alarm system. Look for simple and easy operatable device in contrast to one which is highly advanced with complicated controls.

Even with security devices there have been instances of car theft. So, it is better to be extra careful while leaving the vehicle in an unattended parking or any secluded place. A little precaution can safeguard the car against theft.