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Hmmm, possible solution to car-theft here in the states?

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Old 10-24-2003, 09:27 AM
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Default Hmmm, possible solution to car-theft here in the states?

http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/1...eut/index.html

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In Pakistan, Honda cars offer Trakker as a factory-fitted option, and insurance firms offer discounts on premiums.
Wonder how hard it would be to enlist these services in the US.
Old 10-24-2003, 09:27 AM
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They do ....its called Lo Jack:doh:
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the cost of the system will prolly be equivalent to the amount saved on insurance, so why bother?
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Originally posted by ziggyziggy
the cost of the system will prolly be equivalent to the amount saved on insurance, so why bother?
because it's better to get your car back undamaged than damaged.
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lojack just allows for the police agency to track the location of the car. it wont bring the car to a stop like the article says. but there are options on car alarms that will stop the car after so and so minutes.
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Originally posted by DakarM
because it's better to get your car back undamaged than damaged.
once thieves get into your car its already damaged.
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get your buddy's vin number ... hop online and play a mean joke around rush hour time.
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Originally posted by ziggyziggy
once thieves get into your car its already damaged.

yeah so you want a broken window/or less if they use a slim jim

or parts missing off the car/other damages done why they try to remove the parts?
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you know the bastards are advertising lojack on my local radio even though we cant get it in wisconsin AFAIK. irritates me hardcore.
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Originally posted by DakarM
yeah so you want a broken window/or less if they use a slim jim

or parts missing off the car/other damages done why they try to remove the parts?
so u gonna leave your doors unlocked as long as yo have lojack?



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