• Battery backup – One thing that car thieves do to get around a car alarm is disconnect it from the car battery. If the alarm has its own battery backup, the thief will be in for a rude awakening.
• Proximity sensor – Car alarms need to do more than let you know if some tries the handle on a door. If the neighbor’s kid hits your car with a ball or someone bumps it with a shopping cart in the parking lot, the car will attract immediate attention if you have shock or tilt sensors.
• Remote starter – Whether you have to jump in the car and go in a hurry or you just want to warm the vehicle up before you head outside on a cold morning, a remote starter can provide just the convenience you need.

Professional Car Alarm Installers in San Diego

At Soundiego, we are more than just the area’s premier car stereo installers. We also offer professional car alarm installation. We carry all the top brand name car alarm systems, so you can get the features you want. And our installation team will ensure that you get optimal benefits. To learn more, call us today at 619-582-5577, or you can request a quote online.

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Myth 1 – Car Alarm Systems Are Annoying Because Every Little Bump Sets It Off

Unless you purchase a car alarm with a proximity sensor, it should take a pretty good jostle to set your car alarm off. Modern alarm systems can be set to a sensitivity where you will be alerted if someone taps your car in the parking lot with a shopping cart. They can also be set so that you don’t run to the window every time one of your kids bounces a basketball off the hood by accident.

Myth 2 – It Is Easier to Steal and Older Car Than a Newer One

First of all, this straight up false. Some older vehicles have locking mechanisms that are actually tougher to open than ones on newer vehicles. Second, you may run into a more motivated thief. Sure, older cars are stolen more frequently, but your new sports car may seem too good to pass up. Also, not every thief wants to take your car. Some just want to smash and grab good stuff inside, and a nice new car seems more likely to have an upgraded stereo, GPS, or maybe some fancy sunglasses in the glove box.

Myth 3 – Modern Luxury Cars Are a Prime Target

Some of the most stolen vehicles are 20 years old because older Hondas both retain their value and can be sold off for parts because plenty of owners have hung onto their vehicles for decades. That doesn’t mean you can leave a new Lexus or Audi unprotected. It just means you can’t leave your old car completely unprotected either.

When you are ready to have a modern car alarm system installed in the San Diego area, come and see us at Soundiego. We sell car alarm systems with the most advanced options, and we offer the leading brands.  To learn more, call us today at 619-582-5577, or you can request a quote from our website.

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• Panic Button – To defend yourself from a carjacking, some of the top alarm systems now have a panic button that will lock the ignition. You’ll still have to get out and give the perp your car if he or she has a gun, but at least you have the satisfaction of knowing the thief won’t get very far.
• Shock Sensors – Have you ever come out a store and realized someone bumped your car? Wouldn’t you have liked to have found out while the other driver was still there? Now you can thanks to shock sensors that will alert you if your car is moved in any way, even if it is something as simple as the driver next to you opening his car door into yours.
• Visual Remote – Your remote acts as a heads-up display so you know what is being tampered with in real-time. If a door or the trunk is unlocked or a particular part of the car has been bumped, you will be alerted right away and you will be able to see where the infraction occurred.
• Real-Time Security Alerts – Get a notification if anything on your car has been tampered with or if the alarm itself has been tripped.

Get the Top-Rated Car Alarm Systems Professionally Installed in San Diego

To find the top-rated car alarm systems and have them professionally installed in the San Diego area, contact Soundiego today. You can speak to one of our experienced installers by calling 619-582-5577, or you can request a quote online by submitting our contact form.

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1. Plan your driving routes – Learn which parts of town are safe and which ones you should avoid. Sure, you can get your car jacked in broad daylight in the parking lot of the nicest grocery store in town, but it is far more likely to happen when you are traveling through more dangerous areas.
2. Don’t leave valuables where people can see them – You may not get your car stolen, but it could certainly be broken into if you leave jewelry, a smartphone, or some other type of valuable item where a passerby can see it through the windows.
3. Lock your doors – This is just common sense. When you get out of your car, lock the doors. Criminals are far more likely to take something from an unlocked car than a locked car. Even in your driveway, you should leave the car doors locked when you are in the house.
4. Don’t leave it running – An opportunist is going to see this as the perfect opportunity to jump in the driver’s seat and take off. Don’t leave your car running unless you are in the driver’s seat yourself.
5. Get a car alarm professionally installed – Alarms have modern features both to prevent theft and to help find your car if someone does take it. Soundiego has the experience you want in a professional car alarm installer, so contact us today by calling 619-582-5577 or request a quote online.

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1. Lock your doors, even when you’re behind the wheel – This makes it tougher for a thief to get into the car and decreases the likelihood of becoming the victim of a carjacking.
2. Don’t leave your keys in the ignition – If someone sees your keys in the ignition, even if they didn’t intend to steal your car that day, they may change their minds simply because the opportunity has presented itself.
3. Never leave the car running – Even if you think your car is safe in your own driveway, leaving the vehicle running without someone present is never a good idea.
4. Stay in well-lit areas – Thieves don’t want anyone to see them steal a car. Parking in brightly lit and well-traveled areas will decrease the risk of theft.
5. Have an alarm system professionally installed – A modern car alarm system can do everything from alerting you if someone gets into your car to helping the police track it down if someone does steal the car.

Get Your Car Protected with Professional Car Alarm Sales and Installation

If you want to protect your car, the best name to remember for car alarm sales and installation in the San Diego area is Soundiego. For more information, give us a call today at 619-582-5577, or request your quote online.

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