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In the case of vehicle theft, the best deterrent to theft is in the installation of an approved vehicle anti-theft passive immobilizer. Many vehicles have factory-installed anti-theft units, which provide protection through the ignition system. Under the hood there is a computer that controls the operation of the engine.
Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts have been a problem since summer 2022 because of a manufacturing oversight. Is the issue finally being fixed?
The electric immobiliser/alarm system was invented by St. George Evans and Edward Birkenbuel 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]
A car alarm is an electronic device installed in a vehicle in an attempt to discourage theft of the vehicle itself, its contents, or both. Car alarms work by emitting high-volume sound (often a vehicle-mounted siren, klaxon , pre-recorded verbal warning, the vehicle's own horn, or a combination of these) when the conditions necessary for ...
To deter wheel theft, Gorilla Automotive's wheel-lock system turns every lug nut into a lock, increasing the chances that a would-be thief will simply move on to the next vehicle.
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 28.13 Billion by 2031, Globally, at 7% CAGR: Verified Market Research® Lewes, Delaware, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Vehicle anti-theft system market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7% from 2024 to 2031 , according to a new report published by ...
The NICB hasn’t yet released its full auto theft report for 2023, but 2022 data points to states in the West and the Washington, D.C., area as key areas for motor vehicle theft, while New ...
An anti-hijack system is an electronic system fitted to motor vehicles to deter criminals from hijacking them. Although these types of systems are becoming more common on newer cars, they have not caused a decrease in insurance premiums as they are not as widely known as other more common anti-theft systems such as alarms or steering locks .