Step 1: Research
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of car alarms that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Features - keyless entry, keyless start, car alarm pager
- Sensor systems - window, door, shock, pressure, motion, tilt
- Notification - visual, audio, silent
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new car alarm is the right choice for you.
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- Will purchasing a car alarm bring me peace of mind?
- How much is my automobile worth to me?
- Am I worried about false alarms?
- How much am I willing to spend to protect my car?
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Step 1: Evaluation
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular car alarm meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Advantages of different car alarm features
- Sensors, false alarm prevention
- Alarm notification - siren, voice, flashing lights, bell, silent (remote)
- Physical quality and accessories
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the car alarm and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing car alarms to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which car alarm is the best value for money?
- Which has the best false alarm protection?
- Which car alarm suits my needs the best?
- Which is the least intrusive to my car?
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Step 1: Purchase
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy a car alarm and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, mail order, specialty store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Ordering, delivery and installation - return policies, guarantees
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