Whether you have an heirloom BMW, a tricked out civic designed for drifting or an old beater that you use to commute, an alarm system for your car is a lot more important than you might think. You have already insured your car, but you haven’t insured your accessories and that is often what people are after. It’s harder to sell a car than it is to sell a car radio.
If you live in a high crime area then it is silly to not have an alarm to protect your belonging and your vehicle. If you live in a relatively safe area then you will be surprised when your car gets broken into and you wonder what your neighborhood is coming to. Never assume that any area is totally safe. Thieves will go to low crime areas to steal car accessories because they know that there is less of a chance that the cars have alarms and their haul will be worth more money. The wealthy residents of the “safe” suburbs have a tendency to have more expensive car accessories and they tend to leave them in their car because they don’t think it will happen to them. People who live in the city know that it’s foolish to leave such enticing items in their cars.
The first line of defense is the indicators that you have an alarm. Whether it is the flashing red light that we all know and fear or it is the sticker stating that “this car is protected by_____”, you know that someone looked at it and decided to not touch your car.
Another important factor that having a car alarm influences is your insurance. If you have an alarm system that is working, you may be eligible for some reduction in the cost of insurance. Make sure to ask your agent about specials and deals for anti-theft devices. This can totally offset the cost of the alarm system, in time.
With all of this in mind, is there really any reason to not have an alarm installed in your car?