Car alarms are a key deterrent stopping criminals from stealing our vehicles - but what do you do if yours keeps going off randomly?

The loud siren noise and flashing light are difficult to miss which is crucial for alerting you to a potential theft.

Combined with anti-theft devices like GPS trackers and steering wheel locks, car alarms draw attention and act as a very effective security measure.

However, when your vehicle's alarm appears to go off randomly and without warning - it can become a bit annoying and disruptive to those around you.

To help you solve this curious and noisy problem, we've paired up with the motoring experts at Group 1 Automotive.

Their team of experts have identified the most searched questions about our cars.

From car batteries to losing your car keys, they have the all-important answers to some of the most pressing problems facing motorists.

One of these most popular questions - 'why does my car alarm keep going off?' - accumulates over 1500 searches a month.

Why does this happen? Well, the Group 1 Automotive team has explained that there are actually a few different reasons that this could be happening.

But, the experts have reassured drivers there is often a simple fix to this disruptive issue.

For instance, the team notes that environmental factors could have some part to play.

The car alarm's sensor could be triggered by rain or wind.

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Alternatively, the experts suggest that the alarm could also be going off because of your vehicle's key fob issues or an electrical fault.

That being said, Group 1 Automotive did suggest that the most common reason for a car alarm going off is as a result of a faulty sensor or wiring in the vehicle.

The experts suggest that if you are unsure of the reason, or feel like this is a technical issue, you should contact a mechanic to assess your vehicle.