The range of security systems for each brand is constantly expanding. Car enthusiasts are increasingly seeing all sorts of new items in the field of car protection at advertising stands, in car repair shops, during washing, etc.
It is very easy to get confused in all this diversity, therefore, in order to at least somehow facilitate a difficult choice, we will try to identify the most popular and proven on the positive side car alarms with auto start and feedback. The rating is shown taking into account the assessment of specialists in this field and the feedback of ordinary motorists.
general information
If you look at the level of sales and customer reviews, then a certain list of brands and models that are most in demand on the market emerges.
Car alarms with auto start and feedback - ranking of the best:
- Starline
- Scher-Khan;
- Tomahawk;
- Pandora
The first three manufacturers enjoy enviable popularity and were able to cover about 70% of the domestic market. Almost all models are equipped with a feedback system, which provides additional opportunities to protect your car, coupled with control, and in addition, you can install a car alarm from such a brand in almost any self-respecting car workshop.
Each model of a single manufacturer has some unique capabilities along with disadvantages, but they all share one important detail - the presence of feedback. One-way security systems lose significantly in terms of protection, so you can’t save on this option. It is better to dig up or borrow the missing amount, but choose only car alarms with auto start and feedback (the rating of the best is presented below).
Starline
Gold went to Starline security systems. This is one of the most popular brands in the Russian Federation. The company's products are used, millions of car owners trust it, and the most successful model, judging by user reviews, is the StarLine 2CAN GSM / GPS Slave from the D94 series (car alarms with auto start and feedback).
Rating is headed by this system for a reason. Experts consider the model not an ordinary multifunctional alarm, but a whole security complex with enviable capabilities. The innovative GSM-GPS telematics module allows you to control everything that happens from your smartphone or tablet. You can easily find your car in the parking lot using a proprietary application or, if necessary, determine its exact location at a considerable distance from the central unit thanks to cellular networks.
Distinctive features of Starline
The lineup of the brand is popular among our compatriots due to the presence of the following optional features:
- signal range up to 2 km from the key fob;
- protection against industrial interference;
- three-axis sensors for warning evacuation and jacking;
- flexible startup system that takes into account a number of important factors (warm-up cycle, temperature overboard, etc.);
- complete and customizable ignition control.
Owners respond very warmly to Starline products. They appreciated the high reliability of the brand’s security systems along with a large number of various warning sensors. It is encouraging that the car alarm can only be installed in a company workshop, which to some extent will save the average car owner from fakes. Some motorists complain about the high price, but judging by the statements of experts, Starline products have an ideal balance of price and quality.
Scher-khan
Models of this brand attract motorists with a signal reception range. The transmitter can operate at a distance of more than 2 km from the central unit. Also, the high reliability of security systems can be attributed to the advantages of the model range. The most successful brand line is Magicar car alarm.
The line is distinguished by enhanced protection of the transmitted code using proprietary protocols that do not go live, unlike similar competitor models. This nuance significantly reduces the risk of interception of the keyring responses by intruders.
Opinion of car owners
Reviews on the company's lineup are mainly in a positive way. Motorists liked the full adaptation of the security system to Russian climatic conditions and the reliability of the design (relevant for the Magicar line). Some complain about the poor configuration of models, but the Scher-Khan car alarm more than compensates for this drawback with its low cost.
Tomahawk
If we take into account the opinion of the popular magazine “Avtoporka”, then the Tomahawk lineup is the best ratio of cost and return, and for all segments (elite, premium, standard, budget).
The company’s security systems have many positive features, but I would especially like to draw attention to the possibilities of 7.X. rulers. Car alarm “Tomahawk” (instructions for model 7.1) is able to silently put the car under protection, and for many car owners this is a critical moment at the time of purchase.
Judging by the reviews of the owners, motorists appreciated the high-quality intelligent engine startup system. Also, many were pleased with the non-volatile immobilizer mode, which allows you to restore the previously used protection mode after turning off the power. The owners also appreciated the high security of the system - the Tomahawk car alarm (instructions for model 7.1 informs about this) is equipped with the most advanced encoding algorithm using a dual dialog code, which virtually eliminates electronic interference with protection protocols.
Some owners complain about the lack of additional channels that help to control the external devices of the car, but for their price the advantages are more than enough. It will also be useful to note that the Tomahawk car alarm panel has an intuitive indication and shows all triggered triggers, coupled with the general system status and current settings.
Pandora
The Pandora brand, along with the rest of the above-described manufacturers, firmly holds a leading position in the domestic car market of security systems. The Pandora lineup is characterized by an improved code encryption system, which is built on the principle of "friend or foe".
The most popular model among Russian consumers is Pandora DXL 3910. This security system integrates perfectly with the standard equipment of any modern car. Due to this feature, the engine can be started from the factory immobilizer with a "native" key.
The simplest operations, such as arming and disarming, are performed using tags (a modest keychain with two buttons), while the complete control of the system is from a smartphone or tablet (supports iOS and Android platforms). What exactly will you use for management - a mobile utility or a GSM voice interface - is a matter of taste for each owner.
Reviews motorists
Car owners are very warm about the DXL line. Many people like convenient controls using a smartphone or tablet. The brand has developed a proprietary utility Pandora Info, with which you can exercise total control over your car. But, as usual, one of the main advantages of the system has become its main drawback - this is an abundance of settings. The complexity of the menu and the branching of items can confuse even the most ardent admirers of automotive electronics.