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Because auto theft is often a crime of opportunity, everything we do to make our vehicle less convenient for a thief to steal, decreases our chances of being victimized. Using prevention measures that are obvious to a potential thief, can often motivate the thief to move on to easier pickings. CAR ALARMS Alarms make loud warning signs when the door, hood, or trunk of a car are tampered with. Most alarms have motion sensors, impact sensors and an audible alarm around 120 decibels. Alarms can run anywhere from $150-$1,000 depending on the features. Please be aware that within the City of Seattle, owners can be cited if a false alarm fails to re-set itself within five minutes. ELECTRONIC DISABLING DEVICES An ignition kill switch is a hidden switch that needs to be turned on before the car will start. To work well, the must be hidden well. "Immobilizers" and "Passkeys" work on similar principles. Please be aware that some warranties are nullified if a kill switch is installed. Electronic keys are an installed electronic system that only allows the vehicle to operate with a correctly coded key. METAL DISABLING DEVICES There are a variety of locking metal devices that can disable everything from your gearshift, gas petal, brake petal, hood, tires or protect your steering column from breakage. The most well known of these devices are steering wheel locks. This is a long, locking metal bar that fits on a steering wheel to prevent it from being turned. The steering wheel lock also acts as a good visual deterrent.
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REDUCED PRICE OFFER
The Seattle Neighborhood Group (SNGI) has two sizes of vehicle anti-theft devices available at reduced cost for Seattle Residents. Find out more at www.sgni.org |
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