There are several different types of security that these systems can provide and they all offer different levels of protection and help fit your security. The type of sensor that usually comes standard with all alarm systems is called a shock or impact sensor. These sensors are used to detect when someone opens a door or bumps or leans against your car. It is a good idea to look for a model that has a “dual stage” shock because sometimes you don’t need to unleash the full power of your sirens and this type of shock will discriminate between light and heavy impacts.

Another type of sensor is an audio sensor; these sensors detect the sound of your windows breaking and set of your alarm. Without one of these types of sensor it is possible for someone to break a window without setting off your alarm.

If you drive a convertible or pick-up truck then you should look into getting a radar or field disturbance sensor. This type of sensor detects when someone or something comes within a certain distance of your car or truck bed when the alarm is on. I would highly recommend this for anyone that carries equipment in the back of their truck.

You can also equip your car with a motion sensor. Motion sensors can detect if your car is being jacked or towed.

If you use your tow hitch a lot then I would recommend a closed loop sensor. These sensor can be set up to detect anything from car covers, to a trailer hitch being disconnected to a light being removed and can be connected to anything that you want to keep from being disconnected from your car or trailer vehicle.