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For more than 25 years, Directed Electronics has been a world leader in vehicle security and remote start, winning scores of major awards, along with the loyalty of millions of satisfied customers from around the globe. In the decades since Directed's famous Viper and Python brands debuted in the 1980s, they have been joined by renowned brands like Clifford, Avital, Ready Remote, Autostart and Astroflex, giving Directed unrivaled #1 market share in consumer branded vehicle security and remote start.
But Directed's leadership doesn't end with world-class products and brands. The company owns one of the premier Intellectual Property portfolios of key vehicle security technology patents and trademarks in the world. And Directed was recently recognized again for the industry's Best Technical Support – we do everything we can to assure that our products are professionally installed efficiently and accurately by our authorized retailers. That's why Directed Techs travel the world field-training up to 5,000 installers every year, as well as answering their technical questions hundreds of times each day by phone and e-mail.
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1.2 million vehicles will be stolen this year at a cost of $8 billion. Don't be a statistic - so called "factory security" simply does not provide the protection you need to keep your vehicle and its contents safe. That's where Viper comes in. Viper is the most recognized name in vehicle security and remote start systems. Let Viper protect your investment.
No One Dares Come Close®
Python security systems wrap your vehicle in protection, with the most sophisticated electronic technologies available today, including the Stinger® DoubleGuard® shock sensor, Revenger® six-tone siren and Failsafe® Starter Kill. These state-of-the-art systems also offer in-demand convenience features like keyless entry and remote start.
Security for the Best®
For more than 20 years, Clifford has revolutionized vehicle security technology time and time again with the most innovative breakthroughs and sophisticated concepts in the industry. Clifford MATRIX and G5 systems are powerful, sleek and modern. Clifford systems are so intimidating to thieves, yet so convenient for users.
The Science of Security™
For close to two decades, Avital has been one of the biggest names in security and remote start. Wherever cars are stolen, where winter roars and rages, drivers ask for the security and convenience of Avital, and year after year Avital delivers.
It's Your Car - Keep It That Way!
XpressKit is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative vehicle interface solutions for the worldwide automotive market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple automotive standards, XpressKit provides platforms and solutions for seamless integration with vehicle operating and network systems. Vehicle integration solutions include: remote entry, start, security, monitoring, tracking, navigation, diagnostics and safety.
Interfacing the Past, Present, and Future
The Ready Remote and AutoCommand series offer the best value proposition for Do-It-Yourself retailers, backed up with 24/7 Technical Support through web and phone. Ready Remote and AutoCommand remote car starters and security systems are well known as the safest and easiest to install, and deliver on our firm commitment to support retailers through same day shipping, easily accessible installation information and tech. support.
Do-It-Yourself
Astroflex AstroStart® remote car starter and security systems are designed for vehicles, but their primary benefits of convenience, comfort and security were developed first and foremost to meet our customers needs. Safe and easy to use, these products are engineered to provide our customers with years of reliable and trouble free service.
On the Same Wavelength!
High-quality Automate Security, Remote Start, Keyless Entry and GPS Tracking systems from Directed Electronics are available at new car dealers, and designed and manufactured in an ISO 9001-registered Quality System, and carry a limited lifetime warranty* backed by America's #1 consumer branded vehicle security and remote start company. With more than 100 patents and Innovations Awards, Directed Electronics is committed to offering consumers the most technologically sophisticated electronic systems available.
The Ultimate Vehicle Security and Convenience Systems
Autostart's manufactures and distributes all weather remote control car starters and security systems. With its core business being in the consumer electronics manufacturing market, Autostart's focus is on continuously seeking out new technologies to incorporate into its ever-developing brand of all weather vehicle remote start, convenience and security systems.
Premium Convenience and Security Systems