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CONSUMER PREFERENCE


Preferred means of controlling an aftermarket alarm upgrade from a factory keyless entry system:


Carry two remote controls


Other 3% 6% Crimestopper SV-9155.11


Rear View Mirror Monitor crimestopper.com


Notable: Replaces the vehicle’s factory mirror, and looks factory once installed. Built-in 3.5-inch LCD display; screen invisible when not in use; anti-glare protection; parking assist meter to help the driver accu- rately judge the distance behind the vehicle. Features two video inputs: auto switching for reverse camera; normal or reverse image switching. MSRP: $479.


Use the existing factory remote control only


35%


remote control only


56% Use the new


Just over one-third of re- spondents said they prefer to upgrade, yet hang on to the factory remote control — giving up features such as two-way operation and longer range in exchange for familiarity.


The No-Cut Cost: Opinion on the necessity of data integration modules


Understand the need, but are too expensive 26%


They are worth the cost 37%


Don’t know much about them 43% 0 10 20 30 40


Fee Fear: Extra features consumers would pay for


Tracking my car by computer


50


Metra Electronics Third Eye Reverse Cameras and


Sensors metraonline.com


Notable: Assists drivers in visibility; cameras offer 170-degree view, infrared LEDs for night vision, parking assist lines and waterproof con- nections. Parking sensors cover up to 2.5 feet in the front and up to 5 feet in the rear; park- ing sensor kits with LED displays are available to alert the driver of obstructions behind the vehicle. Contact company for pricing.


Operator assistance with vehicle recovery


Text/Call/Email notification of Break-in Attempt


Lifetime system maintenance, calibration and replacement plan


0


20


I like it but wouldn’t pay for this


I’d pay up to$10 a month


12 Mobile Electronics August 2012


40


60 This is


80 I’d pay $3-$5 a month unimportant to me


100


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