avital 5305l security system with 2-way lcd display remote quotation

Avital"s top-of-the-line security and remote start system will start your car with the push of a button from up to 1,500 feet away – and confirm it has started on the large LCD screen of the 2-way remote. Security works the same way: when you arm or disarm your system, you will receive confirmation on the 2-way remote, and if your siren sounds the remote will beep or vibrate to let you know, from up to 1,500 feet away. System comes with one 2-way and one 4-button 1-way remote.

Includes 1 backlit 2-way LCD 4-button remote, one 1-way 4-button companion remote, Control Center (antenna,) wiring harnesses & owner/installation guides

Modern cars come with very sophisticated anti-theft systems, but thieves are always working overtime to defeat them, especially lately. According to the FBI, in 2020 the United States saw an 11.8% increase in car thefts over 2019, and the trend has continued. While we don’t have full statistics, in the first quarter of 2022 auto thefts were up 88% in Washington State and 31% in New Jersey. Indeed, one of our own editors at Forbes Wheels had a vehicle stolen from their home in 2021.

Thieves will always find technological ways to boost cars, including carrying around spare body and engine control units and matched keys in some cases, but there are steps you can take to foil them, or at least slow them down. Aftermarket car alarms are the first line of defense beyond the systems your car left the factory with and a great way of protecting older cars that came without anti-theft systems or slightly newer ones with only limited protection.

As with today’s cars, there have been major technological advances in car alarms since the first heyday of aftermarket alarms in the 1970s and 1980s. There are two kinds of car modern car alarms. Classic one-way alarms simply set off lights and a siren if someone tries to break in. Two-way alarms do that and send data to either your key fob or your phone, alerting you in real-time to a threat that might be blocks away. Two-way alarms can also offer features like keyless locking and entry, GPS tracking and other functions routed through your cell phone.

There are also some side benefits beyond foiling a thief. Aftermarket alarms can often result in lower insurance premiums, though it’s best to check with your insurer before installation. Top considerations when shopping are compatibility with your vehicle, the range in which your remote can communicate with the alarm, ease of installation, features, maintenance and price.