A car alarm is as an audible security system that activates when it detects a possible break-in. But these can create a noisy disturbance which is annoying, often a false alarm and so, often ignored. There are far more technologically sophisticated vehicle security systems currently available.

Manufacturers have designed cutting edge technology to help reduce the billions of dollars of car theft reported annually. Using two-way communication devices, car security systems can alert you when your car’s engine has been started. Some newer systems have sensors to detect glass breakage. Others can be activated remotely and can even arm themselves passively, without the owner needing to remember to set the alarm.

If you are away from your vehicle you will not hear an audible alarm, and if you are on vacation it might be days before realize your car is missing from the garage. Many vehicle security systems will automatically call a phone number you have programmed or send a text message to notify you of a break in. The two-stage automatic car alarms can inform you if your car has simply been bumped or if the engine is running and car is moving.

If the car is in motion, then you can command the car alarm to cut power to the fuel pump, meaning the car will roll to a stop. But that may not be very helpful if your vehicle is being towed away and doesn’t need to be running. The newest generation of car security systems include GPS tracking so that you know where your car is at all times, even after it’s been stolen.

Keeping Car Jackers at Bay: Many vehicle alarm models come with a built-in anti-car-jacking mechanism, which allows you to cut the gas by just pushing a button. The switch is generally nearby the seat belt release, and once pressed it will cut off the gas and put on the brakes to bring the vehicle to a halt. This puts you in control when a dangerous situation might have made you a victim. Having this system means that you can be proactive in making sure that your car is always safe from being stolen.

A lot of times these systems will notify police in the event that a car is hijacked. Some systems are programmed to quickly notify the authorities that something is going on and might be a life-threatening situation. It can be very dangerous when approaching a car thief in the middle of stealing your car, so it’s better to let police handle the situation. Once your car alarm notifies you with a text message or phone call that the car is being stolen, you can then tell the police who will already have a head start trying to catch the thief in the act.