If only it was this easy to adjust our emotional sensitivity. Many alarms are manufactured with the idea that any sort of pressure, push, squeeze, or jiggle is someone trying to break into your car. While that’s great for those that are hyper security-minded, it’s not great for most of our day-to-day lives. This alarm (which can also be used for windows, doors, and bikes) has adjustable sensitivity levels. You can set it to detect a yank rather than a nudge, or a lean rather than a brush. What a great feature!

Car alarms are only effective if they have the battery life to last. Some more intense alarms might be wired into your system, but for the young 20-something taking their Grandparents’ old car away to school for the first time, you likely don’t have the luxury of wiring a car alarm in. That’s where peel-and-stick alarms are so handy, like this one. All you need to do is set it on standby and trust that the alarm will do the work. And do the work it will! You’ll only need to re-juice it once every year.

Thinking about the fact that a new car with a built-in alarm system is ridiculously out of our budget, the low price of this alarm is a steal. Or rather, it will keep your stuff from being stolen for a great, low price! Not only are we happy to report that this product lasts for a long time, but it’s also compatible with many different placements, cars, and other pieces of property you might own. Due to the longevity, the variety of uses, and the sheer effectiveness of this alarm, we believe that it’s well deserving of the top spot on our list.

Manufacturing can be a make or break piece for a lot of these car alarm products. Not only do we end up disappointed if they break or cease working after a short amount of time, but often it undermines our trust in alarms as a whole. If anything were to happen, would the alarm actually go off? Would we be able to get the peace of mind we need? With the XENA brand crafting this alarm, you know it’s going to be high quality. In fact, this alarm is so well made that it can even resist a freeze-spray often used to break locks off of bikes. If that’s not sturdy, we don’t know what is.

On top of being an incredibly sturdy car alarm, it’s also a fantastic lock. Not only does the sturdiness help with that, but the fact that it fits over your disc is also a great aspect. The design features of this lock are fantastic, and that’s incredibly impressive for a product like this. Not only are we no longer worried about whether or not someone is stealing the bike, we know that they physically can’t! That’s even more effective than an alarm!

At one of the more expensive options on our list, this is a great choice for a serious biker who wants to keep their precious motorcycle safe. While we don’t know how effective it would be on two-wheeled cycling bikes or cars, we think it’s important that different modes of transport have different protective alarms. The quality and durability of this combination car alarm and lock make it well worth the money you’re putting out.

This is the first product we’ve seen that has the capacity to monitor and report tire pressure. If you’ve noticed your car is getting more difficult to drive, it could be a secret tire leak. It’s shocking but true. This feature allows you to monitor your tire pressure, ensuring that you’re getting a smooth drive every time. Not to mention all the other cool features it has as well! The cool stuff is endless on this product.

One of the coolest things about this alarm system over the other alarm systems on our list is the fact that it’s so easy to use! All you need to do is slide it onto your car dashboard, attach the sensors in the appropriate places, and wait. You don’t even need to change the batteries on anything. This is a product that’s both solar powered and USB powered, providing two sources of power for one awesome product. This keeps it working all year round, and lets you continue your normal use of the car’s USB charger.

While the product might not be exactly what you’re looking for in a car security product, we believe that it’s a unique alarm system that does serve a purpose in the grand scheme of this list. People want to be alerted of all sorts of things, including tire pressure. Keeping you safe on the road is a huge benefit and one that this car alarm and monitoring system has down pat. We love this product and know that you will too, especially for the average, fits-any-budget price. However, if you’re wanting more of a security system, you might want to look somewhere else.

Remote controlled cars sound like they’re for kids, but this remote control for your car actually is a very grown-up purchase. The alarm itself comes with everything needed to protect your car for years to come. The remote control is a nice touch, as it allows us to control the alarm from far away. Like a FOB key but better, this remote has a range that’s listed as 2,000 feet. Maybe that sounds like a little too much but trust us: if you can see your car from your window to check when the alarm is going off, you don’t want to go outside every time it was a kid’s wayward basketball that set it off. The alarm means you can disarm it from the comfort of your office window.

Some alarms will sit on the side of your car door, only going off when someone has actively opened the car, and only if it still has the battery life left to make a loud beep. We believe that that’s not as effective as having an alarm that’s wired into your car, despite the fact that that’s a luxury that’s often only in newer or more expensive cars. This product means we’re able to get a wired car alarm into any car system. Now even Grandad’s old beater can have an in-car alarm system! And no worries about battery life!

This alarm might be a little more expensive right out the gate, but the cost it saves is absolutely priceless. It’s definitely one of the higher-end models, but we believe it’s well worth the price. Keep in mind that if you’re not an electronics person (and we mean wiring electronics, not all you Google Homeowners out there) that you’ll likely want to invest a little extra money into getting a professional to wire it up. That’s ultimately going to raise the price of this product, making it out of some people’s price range. If you tend to travel with a bunch of expensive things in your car, though, it’s worth the investment.

If that sounds weird, it’s because it is. We’ll admit: there aren’t actually a whole lot of alarms out there on Amazon. The variety is good, up to a point. But then it becomes a little tricky trying to find options that are different but still reputable. This car system might be more of an automatic lock system, but we’re stretching the definition of “alarm” to include other kinds of protective devices. While you might not be able to hear it from half a mile away, you can certainly ensure that your locks are controlled electronically rather than by a key (or coat hanger lock-pick). Plus, no annoying accidental set-offs. Your neighbors will be so happy!

Oftentimes we find ourselves ordering clothing online. We read the size charts, look at the product, and purchase a shirt or pants that we’re really excited about. We wait and we wait, and when it finally does arrive… It doesn’t fit! That’s the most disappointing feeling in the world, isn’t it? This positive aspect of the car remote lock is the end result of our frustrations with online ordering. The fact that this mechanism can fit into any car is the best. Now there are no worries about ordering and having it not fit. Man, if only button-up shirts could be that way.

Compared to the Viper mechanism that we looked at above, this product is a steal. The price is on the lower end of all of our options on this list, which isn’t bad if you end up needing to hire an electrical professional to put it into your car. We don’t particularly trust ourselves with rewiring the entire electrical circuitry of our car in order to put in this protective device, but at such a low cost it makes it fully accessible.

We’re often confused by the technology that continues to come out today. Maybe we’re just getting old, but what’s so great about no-touch lights and “smart” screens that can babysit? If you ask us, technology can become more complicated than it needs to be more quickly than one would expect. This app, however, is something we can get behind. This car alarm works by syncing to your handheld device, making it possible for you to know the whereabouts of your car even if you’re not driving. Now you don’t need to listen carefully for the sound of an alarm that’s probably exactly like everyone else’s on the street. Now you’ll know by the click of a button if your car is safe or not.

It’s not just thieves and rascals that can jeopardize your car’s health. Low battery life and internal issues, as well as rowdy teens and slippery conditions, can all jeopardize your car. Regular car alarms can’t tell you when you should take your car in for a battery check. This one, however, can. It’s also set up to monitor where the car goes and when, and can store the vehicle history as well. Not to mention the fact that it can alert you when the car is accelerating past a safe speed, and when it’s taking sharp turns or other illegal maneuvers.

This is a unique product, which usually means we should expect the price to be a little bit higher. That is the case with this product, however, it’s not out of our budget. The fact that this alarm is also incredibly reliable, and doesn’t necessarily have to be dependent on batteries means you’re also paying for the peace of mind. More than anything we’re pleased with the fact that it’s such a thorough alarm product. While there is an ongoing upkeep fee for the app that the notifications run on, it’s almost negligible compared to the amount of value you’ll get out of it. Especially if you have one car split between the adults and teens in your home.

So often we read about car alarm additions that are battery powered. Sure, it seems fine and dandy on the surface, but how many of us have battery powered things that we never use anymore because we keep forgetting to buy more batteries? This is a much better choice in the world of car alarms because it’s such minimal effort to keep it going. The alarm component itself is a USB charge, and one review said it only takes an hour to fully recharge it! The technology itself lasts for several weeks. Several weeks, one hour of no protection, and then several weeks of security? Sounds like zero effort for a huge amount of reward!

No, the car thief doesn’t have to be stealing your remote before the alarm will go off. While this product is more of a remote FOB which can unlock, lock, and start your car, it’s also a fantastic piece of technical engineering. Why put the alarm on the car when you might not even be within ear range to hear it? When we think about it, it really doesn’t make sense. That’s why the fact that you can set the alarm to go off on your remote (which will be wherever you are since it’s your new key) is so amazing! Now you’ll never miss an alert again.

This is far and away one of the most expensive options for our car alarm list, but the benefits just might be worth it. For those that have an expensive car, it’s a great choice. You can integrate this product in seamlessly with your already existing security system and will know that the peace of mind is sitting pretty in your pocket in the form of a FOB alarm. The value is huge. Is it worth breaking the budget for those of us who don’t necessarily have this much money to spend? Not really. We suggest checking out the cheaper options first.

Technology is great, as long as it works. Some people might be okay replacing jeans and sweaters every couple of months, but your technology should have a much, much longer lifespan. That’s one of the things that we like about this product. The longevity is huge, especially if you get a professional to wire it into your car. This is a product for those looking for a long-term solution. Not a short-term one. It might even last longer than your car if you have a particularly old and beaten-up one!

This is a unique feature that we haven’t seen in any other products. Due to the fact that this is a product that’s wired into your car, it has the capacity to integrate with several features. Locks, alarms, and even the lights! This system provides warning lights when you’re parked. After parking, if you open any of the doors the appropriately-sided warning light will come on in order to let other drivers know “hey, a person is about to pop out.”

Sure, this product is a little more expensive than other peel and stick options for motion or vibration sensing alarms. This doesn’t mean that it’s ridiculous or out of the ordinary, however. The sheer usefulness of this product makes it absolutely possible to justify spending in the middle of the road. This budget-friendly option isn’t the cheapest, but it’s nowhere near the most expensive. And the value? Absolutely comparable to some of the more expensive options on this list.

So many of these alarm and lock systems only work with one car. That’s not the case with this purchase, as Viper knows that for many homes they’re looking at more than one motorized vehicle. This system supports both your vehicle and somebody else’s vehicle, making it easy to get the whole family involved in auto-security. Now that’s certainly a feature we haven’t seen before on this list!

This is a remarkably specific product feature that we just love when we heard about it. The “pit stop” mode is one that we didn’t know we needed. This is a feature that allows the car to stay running, but lets you lock your doors after exiting the car. This means you’re able to pop out to bring back those Tupperware Mom gave you at supper last week. It also means you can quickly run into the store to pay for something, or even pop out and grab that abandoned couch off the side of the road. The options are endless in Pit Stop mode.

For the amount of money that this product costs, we actually aren’t totally convinced that it’s worth it. While we love Viper, this product just seems a little too advanced for most car owners. While it’s great to have a more intense option out there for those that want it, we can’t recommend it to the average car owner. The quality might be great, but adding on a professional installation fee makes this product just way too much of a cost for the price.

Does this seem a bit silly? If it does, you’re not thinking about all the implications two remotes can have! Not only do we not have to carry around a big, screen-laden remote control, but we can even share the responsibilities with our trusted co-pilots when going on road trips. Yes, the two remotes are different. However, they have very similar functions, and both are included in this well-established Viper product.

Anyone who’s done research into alarms will know that it’s seldom possible to find an alarm system that lets you program your own triggers. Most alarm systems will have a vibration or movement sensitivity that you can set. This means that you could set your car alarm to go off every time a bird lands on your car. Or you could set it so only aggressive door banging will make it go off. It doesn’t give much room for extenuating circumstances, however. The fact that you can build your own triggers into this alarm is a very nice feature, especially for those of us who live in a neighborhood where wayward basketballs or baseballs might hit the bumper every now and then.

Yes, the cost is higher than our budget options. Does that mean we should overlook it? Not necessarily. We like the smaller features on this product and know that it’s definitely going to be good quality if the Viper name is behind it. We personally feel that this product is an incredibly good value for its cost. It’s going to last for a very long time, and you never have to worry about a remote replacement cost. Losing one is likely, but losing two? No way! While it might be the last one on our list, we think it’s worth it.