Car alarm installation
First, of course, it is protection against theft and burglary. The last thing you want once you have bought a new car is for it to be stolen or broken into. A car alarm will help prevent this and will deter any thieves. After all, they don't like to be noticed and so installing an alarm in the car is a good idea. Furthermore, it is important for insurance purposes, should something happen. Insurance for your car is often very expensive, but with an alarm system it can be more economical. Besides providing security, there are also car insurance companies that offer discounts on your insurance when your car is equipped with an alarm system.
Kiwa SCM alarm
Looking for the best alarm system? Then look to see if the alarm has an SCM certificate. SCM stands for Motor Vehicle Security Certification Foundation, this is an institute authorized to issue certificates for theft prevention within our country. Kiwa SCM assesses which alarm systems are or are not suitable for this certificate based on various criteria, so one knows that an SCM-registered system is a guaranteed functioning alarm system. Many insurance companies today only accept an SCM alarm system. Thus, should you purchase an alarm system that is not SCM-registered, it may affect the insurance payment, should you have to deal with burglary, theft or the like. This is why we at Adaptive Automotive only work with Kiwa SCM alarm systems when it comes to security. Also read here more about Other leading brands we partner with. The SCM uses several alarm classes that we will briefly elaborate on.
Kiwa SCM alarm classes
As mentioned, there are several alarm classes within the Kiwa SCM certificate. The first alarm class ensures that it is only possible to start the car after own authorization. This authorization can be given by means of a pass or badge. The system is equipped with a double immobilizer, an anti-jamming system and an LED indicator.
KIWA SCM Alarm class 1
Immobilizer with its own authorization
Starting the car is possible only after own authorization. This by means of a pass or badge.
This system features:
- Dual immobilizer
- Anti jamming
- Led indicator
Class II
The second class is an alarm system without ramp detection. It is equipped with interior and perimeter protection and ensures that unauthorized entry of the vehicle is noticed. The system is equipped with a dual immobilizer, perimeter detection, interior detection, acoustic signaling and optical signaling.
KIWA SCM alarm class 2
Alarm system without Slope angle detection
Interior and perimeter security. This ensures that unauthorized access (or use) of
the vehicle is detected.
This system features:
- Dual immobilizer
- Girth detection
- Interior detection
- Acoustic signaling
- Optical signaling
Class III
Next is the third alarm class. This is an alarm system including slope angle detection. It contains all the functionality of alarm class 2, supplemented by inclination detection. This ensures that the car is protected against unauthorized entry and against jacking up or towing your vehicle.
KIWA SCM alarm class 3
Alarm system including inclination detection
Contains all the functionalities of alarm class 2. Supplemented by
ramp angle detection. This protects the car from being jacked up or towed.
This system features:
- Dual immobilizer
- Girth detection
- Interior detection
- Acoustic signaling
- Optical signaling
- Inclination detection
Class IV
This is followed by alarm class 4. This is a vehicle tracking system combined with alarm class 1. The tracking system is automatically disabled after unlocking your vehicle, but ensures that in case of theft it can be tracked, traced and blocked by the Private Alarm Center. You do need to take out a subscription with the PAC for a fee of €10 per month.
KIWA SCM alarm class 4
Vehicle tracking system i.c.w. class 1
Vehicle tracking system supplemented by a class 1 alarm. This system requires no additional authorization and is automatically disabled when the car is opened. After theft, the car can be tracked, traced and blocked via the
Private Alarm Center (PAC).
This system features:
- Positioning GPS
- Communication via GSM
- Dual immobilizer
- Anti jamming
- PAC service subscription
Cost of a PAC service subscription is €10 per month.
Class V
Finally, there is the fifth alarm class. This class also has the vehicle tracking system, but in combination with classes 1 and 3. The Class 3 alarm system ensures that the vehicle tracking system is activated, so you are always aware of the location of your car when it is stolen. Again, the Private Alarm Center is at your service for a subscription of €10 per month.
KIWA SCM alarm class 5
Vehicle tracking system in combination with class 1 + 3
Vehicle tracking system supplemented by a Class 1 and Class 3 alarm. The alarm
class 3 system triggers the vehicle tracking system when the alarm goes off. The alarm is then followed up by the Private Alarm Center (PAC)
This system features:
- Positioning GPS
- Communication via GSM
- Dual immobilizer
- Anti jamming
- PAC service subscription
Cost of a PAC service subscription is €10 per month.
Optional
Any other services you can choose are:
- Mi01 sounding transmitter retrieval system
- Mi13 gps tracker for trailers and semitrailers
- Mi40 trip recording system
For our other services, such as car detailing whether it upgrade your car audio, you can always here justified. Are you curious how a KIWA SCM car alarm class lV is installed by us? Then watch our video!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have further questions? Below are some frequently asked questions related to this topic. Is your question not among them? Then feel free to contact with us.
This depends entirely on your insurance requirements and your own wishes. We will be happy to advise you on this. For more information on the different classes of alarm, please visit here watch.
Yes, a handheld transmitter is included with a class 2 and class 3 alarm, this is a requirement from SCM.
Yes, this is possible with a class 4 and class 5 system. However, this requires a subscription at Moving Intelligence.
If insurance requires a vehicle tracking system or tracking transmitter, a subscription must be taken out with connection to the monitoring station. If the alarm system is not required by your insurance, then a subscription can be taken out without the monitoring station to track the car itself.
The battery of the sounding transmitter lasts at least 5 years.
From the moment an alarm is installed, the certificate is valid for 3 years. Upon re-inspection, the certificate is valid for 1 year.
This depends on the insurance and your car; it's best to check with your insurance company.
For the installation of a class 1 or 2 alarm in your car, we schedule one full day. For a class 3, 4 or 5 alarm, we schedule two full days. We do this to guarantee the quality of the installation.
