Sensors that catch what factory alarms miss
A light bump gets a warning chirp that tells someone to step away. A hard hit, a tilt or breaking glass sets off the full siren and flashing lights, and sends an alert to your remote or phone. A blinking LED on the dash shows the system is armed, which tells a would-be thief to move on.
Soft-top Jeeps and convertibles benefit from a proximity sensor, which detects someone reaching into the cabin even when there’s no glass to break. On newer vehicles, a data interface module ties the system cleanly into factory locks, door triggers and the factory alarm; we work with brands like Directed and iDatalink.
- Dual-zone shock sensors that warn first, then trigger
- Tilt sensors that detect jacking and towing
- Glass-break sensors for smash-and-grab break-ins
- Proximity sensors for Jeeps and convertibles
- Starter kill that keeps the engine from cranking
Catalytic converter theft is a real risk
Catalytic converter theft has been a real problem across the Phoenix area, especially for trucks and SUVs that are easy to get under and hybrids with valuable converters. A thief with a battery-powered saw can be gone in minutes.
A tilt sensor reacts when the vehicle is jacked up, and a shock sensor responds to the vibration of a cutting tool. No alarm can promise your converter won’t be stolen, but a loud siren and flashing lights make your vehicle a much harder target.
Where you park matters too. We’ll talk through your driveway, carport or apartment lot and recommend the sensors that make sense.
GPS tracking, smartphone alerts and dash cams
Add a smartphone module and your phone gets an alert the moment the alarm triggers, whether you’re at work, at a game in Glendale or asleep at home. Many smartphone systems also offer GPS tracking, so you can see where your vehicle is and share its location with police if it’s stolen.
For extra protection, pair your alarm with a hardwired dash cam in parking mode. It records bumps and break-ins while the car is off, so you have video, not just a siren. Security systems can also be combined with keyless entry and remote start, so one remote or app controls everything.
If your vehicle is ever stolen, call the police first. GPS location data helps officers, but never try to recover a stolen vehicle yourself.
A clean install is part of the security
An alarm is only as good as its wiring. We hide the control module and starter kill where they’re hard to find, make soldered or crimped connections and route wiring like the factory would. That makes the system harder to defeat and easier to service later. Valet mode lets you hand over the keys for service without setting off the alarm.
We also set sensor sensitivity for your vehicle and where you park. Too sensitive, and a passing truck or monsoon thunder sets it off; too loose, and it misses a real break-in.
Our shop on Camelback Road is minutes from I-17 and the West Valley. Call or stop by for a free quote.
Brands we work with for car alarms
Brands with a red dot are on our Phoenix showroom shelves right now. Ask us about availability for anything else.
- Viper
- Compustar
- Directed (DEI)
- iDatalink