Do Anti-theft Systems Work

Have you been considering buying a new car, but are worried about the safety of it in the parking lot at work? There are areas where we take our cars, whether it is for work or even during the commute to work, that aren't always safe. Car thefts have been on the rise in recent years, simply because cars are expensive to buy and criminals can get a lot of money for stolen cars or even parts off of cars. How can you protect your new car from theft, yet still enjoy the new car you want? Will an anti-theft system work to deter it from being stolen?

There are a lot of scenarios to consider, but overall, car anti-theft systems do work. When the alarm is functioning properly, a car thief may think twice about stealing your car because they might not get very far with it, or it will not be worth the effort to steal and draw attention to themselves as they try.

Insurance Matters

Even if you aren't sold on the idea of anti-theft systems in cars, your insurance agent is. When vehicles have anti-theft systems in the car, the premiums decrease on many models. There will always be models that are high on the list of carjackings, but for ones that are not high on the list and have an anti-theft system, there is usually a very good rate on the insurance for the car. So even if you aren't sure about the usefulness of the system, your insurance agent appreciates it being in your car and will reward you with a lower premium just for having it.

It Slows Them Down

People have become familiar with the sound of a car alarm going off and tend to ignore it. Many times when the alarm goes off is because someone hit the wrong button on the key or a child was trying to get in and didn't know the doors were locked. Even though a lot of people ignore the noise, there are others who will glance over to the vehicle and see what is going on. When there is someone who looks suspicious trying to get in a car, the attention might be enough to scare them away. If they didn't realize there was an alarm, it might also scare them just to hear the alarm noise.

Even if they continue with trying to get in the car, it might make them hesitate. That hesitation might allow for enough time for a police officer to show up or for someone else to come along and ask what they are doing. Time is with you when it comes to a car alarm noise.

Anti Engage Systems

With the creation of OnStar in certain makes of vehicles, there have been less thefts because of the anti engage feature. This little feature stops the engine from running and places the car in the middle of the road or the side of the road without any engine capabilities. When you suspect or know your car has been stolen, you simply call the company and report it. They will ask if you want to use the anti engage feature on the car. When you say yes, they simply push a button and the car engine will automatically quit running. This is crime prevention at its best!