VEHICLE SECURITY
Stay streets ahead of your customers with CarSmart
Security meets opportunity with Cat 7 Thatcham-approved tracker and immobiliser for domestic , commercial and rural vehicles . CarSmart is the tracker that stops car thieves in their tracks , a keyless immobiliser and personal protection app in the palm of your hand with 24 / 7 response — monitored and secured by CarSmart UK alarm receiving centre .
» IT ALL STARTED WITH ‘ A TYPICAL theft ’; a scenario we see every night up and down the UK . It takes just two minutes for a car thief to scan for a car key signal through the car owner ’ s front door ( without even entering the house ) and transmit that signal to open and start the car , driving away ready to sell on .
Car theft is devastating in a domestic setting , but for commercial vehicles — when your van and its contents — are your livelihood , the financial repercussions go far beyond the value of the vehicle itself .
And what was once a common occurrence in the middle of towns in the middle of night , is now taking place further afield in remote and rural areas . When it comes to plant , groundwork and farming vehicles the consequences can be far more devastating than waking up to find your family car has gone . The global market for stolen agricultural vehicles , machinery and equipment has become a lucrative business for organised criminals , and a network buyers and ‘ sellers ’ — thieves — operating all over the world .
CarSmart , a specialist security electronics company with over 40 years ’ experience , has developed a product that prevents electronic theft for any type of vehicle , in any setting or location .
The CarSmart unit interrupts a chosen critical component in the engine management system , without compromise to the vehicle CAN Bus . The simple installation process ensures the product can be installed by any garage with vehicle electrical experience within an hour .
The CarSmart module utilises a means of switching the ignition authorisation signal to the ECU on and off . The module is controlled by a small PIC microcontroller .
A custom-built smart phone app that works with IOS or Android devices and is secured by either facial recognition or fingerprint reader , allows the transmission of a signal to the controller .
In layman ’ s terms , this means the signal cannot be used to start the vehicle without the permission of the owner — or designated user . There is also provision for a detection device to prevent the vehicle being lifted or towed away in an unauthorised manner . And , the CarSmart app offers the driver 24-hour personal protection in or out of the vehicle ; fully monitored by an alarm receiving centre .
Most compelling of all is that CarSmart is working with insurance companies to ensure a genuine solution to the growing problem of domestic car theft , commercial and rural crime .
In fact , some insurance companies are considering including the Cat 7 Thatcham approved tracker as a condition on their policies for their customers .
For auto locksmiths and vehicle security specialists , CarSmart presents a savvy business opportunity for aftersales and add-ons . Easy and fast to fit , we believe customers will be asking for CarSmart by name once the word gets out . So , getting up to speed with the product will help you stay streets ahead of the game .
www . carsmartuk . co . uk
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