amortizing. 1  transitive verb. 2  1 : to pay off (an obligation, such as a mortgage) gradually usually by periodic payments of principal and interest or by payments to a sinking fund amortize a loan. 3  2 : to gradually reduce or write off the cost or value of (something, such as an asset) amortize goodwill amortize machinery.
Expect to pay $30-$300 for a basic car alarm that has a siren attached to the vehicle's existing wiring system, one or two remote controls and a simple controller/brain; models at the higher end of this price range may have a back-up battery and/or more sensors than the lower-priced alarms, or a few features like a remote start or a starter ...
It also connects to your carâs electrical system to provide keyless entry and trunk release capabilities from your phone. The downside to car trackers like this is the monthly subscription required to connect to a cellular network. Most car trackers cost around $25 a month, but the Viper SmartStart costs less than $10. In addition, it can integrate with your Viper car alarms for even more security. The SmartStart GPS provides driver tracking, though not nearly as extensive as its competitors' monitoring abilities.