The nominees for 2005...for the category of...auto theft deterrents, especially when installed
on new cars are:
- Audible car alarms;
- Break pedal lock or steering wheel lock;
- Electronic tracking devices;
- Passive immobilizer; and
- Personal alarm pagers
And the winner by Los Angeles Police Department Officers is...
LoJack,
a system that
uses global positioning satellites to keep track of cars. This means that police are able to
locate a stolen vehicle and probably the thief as well, according to Transportation Alternatives
at
www.transalt.org.
Every 25 seconds a vehicle is stolen in the United States of America, reported by
LoJack.
The finding continues, "Last year alone, over 1.2 million vehicles were stolen across the country."
So, alarms and other deterrents are not enough, according to
LoJack.
LoJack Recommended for New Cars
During a casual conversation recently with two officers of the Los Angeles Police Department
(while enjoying a cup of coffee at Starbucks near the University of Southern California on Hoover
Street), they recommended
LoJack. "...Especially if you own a
Mercedes or a
car like that," adding "...I'd take a
LoJack System before any other
(anti-theft device)." When asked if there was too much advertising hype about the effects
of a
LoJack System, each officer shook his head saying, "No,"
adding, "It
really does work (for the LAPD to recover stolen vehicles)." Continue to surf the web and you pull up loads of information supporting the effects of a
LoJack System.
LoJack Testimonials From New and Used Car Owners
For personal stories on how
LoJack got their stolen vehicle
recovered, go to
LoJack
A
LoJack System will cost around $700.00. If that's an issue,
you may want to
consider this: A
LoJack System delivers a 95% recovery rate.
And that's
considerably better than what the competition can offer, as noted by Transportation Alternatives
at
www.transalt.org.
And, a
LoJack System will probably lower your comprehensive insurance
policy
rate. To find out, contact your insurance representative. Or online go to
InsureMe.com
and
InsWeb.com. While surfing, you can visit
ConsumerGuide.com. You could also
call a
21st Century Auto near you for more information.
ElectricInsurance.com and
esurance.com can also assist you with information.
Loans for LoJack Available
If
LoJack is too pricey for your budget there are quick loans
available to
those who qualify, at the following websites (for examples):
If you don't qualify for a loan, you can get information on how to repair your credit at
places like:
Or, if you're curious about your credit information, the following are available online for this
service, just to name a few:
LoJack offers a money-back guarantee: The system comes with a two
year, 24
hour recovery warranty, as stated at
LoJack. "Each
LoJack
System has a unique code that is tied into the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)." Police
recommend the VIN be chemically etched onto cars, as reported by
VinEtcher.com. There is
a 64% lower theft rate than non-etched cars and stolen etched cars have a better than 85% chance
of recovery, according to
VinEtcher.com.
LoJack Availability
To find out where the nearest
LoJack dealer is in your area call telephone
1-800-4LOJACK. Or catch them online at
LoJack.
After you install a
LoJack System, perhaps you'll feel better about
upgrading
your vehicle with performance auto parts accessories. A quick trip online to
Racerwheel.com
already has some ideas there for you.
