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2. Car key - Wikipedia

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   Some high-tech automotive keys are billed as theft deterrents. Mercedes-Benz uses a key that, rather than have a cut metal piece to start the car, uses an encoded infrared beam that communicates with the car's computer. If the codes match, the car can be started. These keys can be expensive to replace if lost and can cost up to US $400.

3. LoJack - Wikipedia

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   LoJack is a stolen-vehicle recovery and IoT-connected car system that utilizes GPS and cellular technology to locate users' vehicles, view trip-history, see battery levels, track speeding, and maintain vehicle-health via a native app. Prior to selling a vehicle, LoJack dealers can use the system to manage and locate inventory, view and manage battery-health, and recover stolen inventory.

4. BMW Assist - Wikipedia

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   BMW Assist is similar to GM's OnStar or Mercedes-Benz mbrace services as they both use the cellular network and Global Positioning telemetry to locate or guide the vehicle. BMW Assist can provide turn-by-turn directions, remote unlocking, vehicle diagnostics, airbag deployment notification, theft recovery and towing or flat tire repair. The ...

5. Does your car key have a twin? - AOL

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   Thieves use a radio relay system to amplify the signal from a key inside someone's home so that they can break into the car in the driveway. While there are multiple ways of opening a car with a ...

6. Immobiliser - Wikipedia

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   The electric immobiliser/alarm system was invented by St. George Evans and Edward Birkenbeuel and patented in 1919. [2] They developed a 3x3 grid of double-contact switches on a panel mounted inside the car so when the ignition switch was activated, current from the battery (or magneto) went to the spark plugs allowing the engine to start, or immobilizing the vehicle and sounding the horn. [3]

7. Vehicle tracking system - Wikipedia

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   "Passive" devices store GPS location, speed, heading and sometimes a trigger event such as key on/off, door open/closed. Once the vehicle returns to a predetermined point, the device is removed and the data downloaded to a computer for evaluation. Passive systems include auto download type that transfer data via wireless download.