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Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#134786
Hello,

Whats a good car alarm to be installed into a VW Beetle (1965 edition)?

And does anyone know how much it will lower your car insurance; I'm with Shannons.
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Owner of a 1964 VW Beetle, 1641cc engine, etc..

lulu94 Wolfsburg Wizard

449 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#134792
only thing i can suggest is heading to one of the car audio/stereo/electronic stores and ask them what they have.
if you want it to lopwer your insurance it needs to be one that complies with australian standards, i made that mistake with getting an imobilizer, didnt change the insurance because it didnt turn itself on all the time after 30 sec's or something.

Good luck
Danielle
1968 pearl white beetle:kiss
1600 engine😉
soon to be supercharged 🤘🤘

1970 and 72 Squarebacks 70 soon to be rotor powered

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#134812
Check with your insurer as to wether an immobiliser(*) will reduce your insurance and, if so, which particular ones are acceptable.

Shannons quotes insurance based on many factors and in some cities/suburbs may require a lockup garage and immobiliser, in others none at all.

(*) Alarms are pretty much useless these days (at least in the capital cities) as no-one pays any attention to them. An immobiliser is a different kettle of fish...

hth
Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.

3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#134894
get one with an immobiliser and black wiring, i think only 1 point works in a VW, 3 point immobilisers r no use coz we dont hav 3 points to immobilise. but i may b wrong. u also will want black wiring as it makes it a little more difficult for them.
my siren is so loud it blows ur ears wen ur inside the car, u can hardly think. i sometimes put a rag over it to soften it slightly.
i think shannons hav a list of manufacturers they recommend, giv them a call...
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One man's junk...

KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#135084
I used one from Jaycar for around $200 and fitted it myself. It came with everything, including an immobiliser, remotes, and the ability to operate central locking (extra $) or power windows. :thumb
Kruizin Kol

EgeWorks Wolfsburg Wizard

602 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#135436
I know that if you get a Shannon's approved immobiliser (basically get their outsourced guys to fit it, or have them inspect a current one) you get no reduction in insurance premium, but you do get $500 less on theft excess. At least that was what it was when I had my insurance set up through them.

BTW Shannon's immobilisers cost $300-500 depending on car/type.