Car theft prevention and locator

Kramer · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2011, 08:59 AM

I saw your note there. Are you saying it cost $420 for the device and then $20 per month? Can you pay per locate? (I am guessing that is what the monthly fee is for??)

patrickt · #2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2011, 09:29 AM

Guys, if I'm going to heist a $70k car, in front of people, I'm going to take a moment and scan it for an anti-theft GPS locator as soon as I turn the corner. KJB Security Products - Item #DD3000 - Cell Phone and GPS Detector If you think your car might be at risk, run a heavy duty cable through the wheels and around a power pole.

G-Pete · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kramer

I saw your note there. Are you saying it cost $420 for the device and then $20 per month? Can you pay per locate? (I am guessing that is what the monthly fee is for??)

The monthly fee is for your connection to the mobil lock. You have 5 look ups for free per month - sure you can buy more.

You can arm and disarm with your phone - the battery last 4 weeks. You can also hard wire the lock, in case the power is interrupted the battery backup is 4 weeks.

I just checked with Dewalt and they sell that now for $250.

Patrickt, I'm not concerned about the detector read here

Spyville.com Spy Cameras Security Equipment Spy Gear: How To Locate GPS Trackers On My Car

it is not that easy to find that device and you can find it only when it is transmitting...
After you may find the location (maybe) you have to disable it. Good luck to remove access panels and other stuff. By that time the cops are on your location

patrickt · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2011, 10:43 AM

Perhaps -- but even electronics that are in pure listening mode are detectable with the proper electronics -- but if the crooks were that smart they'd be earning an honest living

. On the few times I leave my Cobra unattended somewhere, this is what I do (in addition to an ignition kill switch, battery disconnect, quick release steering wheel and car cover):

IndyCobra · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2011, 10:58 AM

Aren't cable cutters standard issue when you graduate from car thief school? I can't imagine that cable slowing down a thief for more than 10 seconds.

I'm not sure there's anyway to completely protect your vehicle but a portable GPS transmitter is pretty slick if they don't know it's there.

HI Cobra · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2011, 12:12 PM

My friend just lost a bicycle in the back of his pickup truck with a cable set up like that while parked at his townhouse. If someone wants it, they'll get it.

xb-60 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-23-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HI Cobra

If someone wants it, they'll get it.

I remember a story from an insurance agent a few years ago, back in the days before radios came with security codes. A Becker radio was cut out of the dash of a near new BM by a guy with a chain saw. Parked in the street, middle of the day, a few people around the place, but who's going to tap a guy on the shoulder and say 'hey, are you supposed to be doing that?' when he's got a chain saw.
Cheers!
Glen