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 Blue65
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| posted on February 2nd, 2004 at 12:27 PM |
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Car Alarm VW Beetle
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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| posted on February 2nd, 2004 at 12:58 PM |
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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
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| posted on February 2nd, 2004 at 01:35 PM |
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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
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| posted on February 2nd, 2004 at 06:35 PM |
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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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| posted on February 3rd, 2004 at 09:19 AM |
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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
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| posted on February 4th, 2004 at 09:27 AM |
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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.
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