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From: chefitz@harvard.ARPA (Harry Chefitz)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Bells, Whistles, & Alarms
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Date: Wed, 10-Apr-85 11:05:52 EST
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Posted: Wed Apr 10 11:05:52 1985
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> I just purchased a new set of wheels.  I haven't taken possession yet,
> so I have a little time in which to learn about car alarm systems -
> desireable/undesireable features, which systems can be defeated by
> the two year old on the block, which manufacturers put out quality
> products, etc.

About 4 months ago, I asked this question and received many responses.  The
most popular device seems to be the Chapman Lok which acts as a killer
switch and a dead-bolt lock for the hood.  Other people wrote about 
special locks for their wheels and some had devices to cover their stereos
to make them look like cheap AM radios.

I ended up getting the Chapman Lok plus a siren.  The only reason I got
the siren is that I was also concerned with someone ripping off my
stereo.

However, I just read in the paper of this NEW anti-theft device that the
manufacturers are so sure about that they will give you $1000 on top of
what the insurance company gives if your car is stolen.  What is this new
device?  Some acid and a few templates.  It is used to etch your id number
on the windows of your car.  Chop shops will ignore these cars like the
plague.  They can't rub out the numbers so they can't use the parts.

The company says that in their three years of business, nobody has collected
the $1000 offer.

-- 
Harry H. Chefitz

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