John DiFool <johndifool@bellsouth.net> wrote in
news:eu9sq19isbu2t0o09ppqnkd001tvo08p33@4ax.com:

> I will be getting my new Honda in a month. It comes with something
> called "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System" (which is one of those
> devices which cuts off the ignition and/or other vital systems if it
> is tampered with).

Does it have a siren? Or pager to silently notify you your vehicle is being
attacked?

> Additional options I've researched include:
>
> 1. Lojack, which in this high tech age may be easily countered by
> a pro thief,

Effective only if they take the entire car.

> 2. Window etching, which (apparently) can be easily done with a
> $20 DIY kit (acid etches the VIN into your windows)

Good for protecting your window glass,not much else.

> 3. The Club, which is what I used on my old car.
>
> Anything else which might be effective and/or state of the art?
>
>

None of those prevent someone from breaking a window,then removing parts as
they please.Like stereos,ECUs,airbags,your CD collection,any valuables left
in the auto.....

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Jim Yanik
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