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Alarms are a great way to get attention, or in some cases, avoid attention. They can deter thieves, express the need for help in an emergency, or make pedestrians aware of your presence. In any of these circumstances, alarms lead to greater safety, which is always desirable, and sometimes even life-saving.

The Lawman by Wolo is a great Remote Car Alarm.  It has built-in adjustable motion/shock sensor anti-scan electronics as well as a current-sensing arming delay that prevents false triggering from electrical cooling fans. The transmitter emits a piercing alarm when activated and can be turned on manually in an emergency situation. It has an LED warning light to indicate that the alarm is activated and the vehicle is protected. It produces an audible chirp when arming or disarming alarm, so potential thieves will hear that your vehicle is protected.  Alarm comes with a mini key chain transmitter, for convenience, and radio frequency is FCC approved.

Another Wolo Car Security Alarm is the Autokeeper. It is very easy to install with a one-wire power connection. The Autokeeper has a built-in motion/shock sensor, and can be activated for the transmitter in “panic” mode. When activated, an audible beep sounds every ten seconds to indicate that the vehicle is protected. The alarm also produces a sound when activated and deactivated so you will know the alarm’s status. The Autokeeper has a built-in electric turn-off timer, so the alarm will sound long enough to deter thieves, but will shut off to minimize annoyance. Two mini key chain transmitters are included, and alarm is FCC approved.

Another type of alarm that can keep you safe, albeit in a different way, is a Talking Backup Alarm. Wolo’s backup alarm announces in a clear voice, “Attention Please! This Car is Backing Up!” to alert surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. This warning is especially useful in parking lots where there are many pedestrians, as it can help prevent dangerous accidents from occurring. It can also come in handy to you, as you will now have a verbal reminder when you are traveling in reverse: no more driving into your garage door because you thought you were in reverse! This alarm is easily installed into any 12-Volt Vehicle, and is also available with the warning message translated into Spanish.

Wolo Lawman Alarm

Christmas is only a week and a day away, so you’re running out of time to find the perfect present. For all you procrastinators, BuyAutoTruckAccessories.com is here to help! Check out their guide “Great Gift Ideas Under $100” for all sorts of car and Truck Accessories Gift Ideas. Splash guards, hitch covers, car mats, even wings; you’ll be surprised how many different products can be found at under $100.  Some of the more popular items are described below.

Hammer Head manufactures a line of sports plates that can be a great gift for any sports fan! They offer a variety of NFL, MLB, NBA, and collegiate teams with hand-tooled detailing for an exceptional look. They are precision crafted and engineered for durability. I do have to warn you though, that can only be used in the 20 or so states that require only rear-mounted license plates. If your sports fan does not live in one of these states, he or she may still value the sport plate as a collectible, but will not be able to use it on an auto.

CCI’s Universal Car Floor Mats are another great value. Since these are universal mats they don’t have the custom fit of some other types of floor mats, but they also come at a much lower price. You also will not need to make a random inquiry into the model and year of the recipient’s car, which may tip them off as to the type of gift they are getting. The mats are sold in 4-piece sets and come in seven different colors, including hard-to-find red and blue. They have sharp nibs on back to prevent the mats from rolling up, and the driver’s side mat comes with a side heel pad.

Wolo’s Backup Alarm can be a fun little stocking stuffer (especially the alarm with the bird chirping sound!), but it can also be a life saving piece of equipment. It makes a beeping or bird chirping sound (depending on the model) whenever the vehicle is shifted into reverse. This can alert pedestrians or other drivers who are not paying attention, to surrounding traffic, and can potentially save someone’s life. It also may help you out if you accidentally shift into the wrong gear: the sound or absence of sound will alert you to your error and can avert an accident like driving into your garage door when you think you are backing out. Sound like anyone you know, or maybe even yourself? Then this alarm may be the perfect gift.

Hammer Head Collegiate Sport Plates