auto theft protection guidelines

4 layers of auto prtection, that work!!

Press Release
Contact: Erica Simpson
Phone: (623) 376-6676
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 AM EDT, May 7, 2001
PHOENIX METRO AREA – HIGHEST THEFT RATE IN COUNTRY!
(Glendale, Arizona, May 4, 2001) – The most recent report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) states the Phoenix metropolitan area has the highest theft rate in the country." The NICB recommends Layered Protection" to prevent auto-theft. The four layers NICB recommends are (1) Common Sense; (2) the Warning Device; (3) the Immobilizing Device; and (4) the Tracking Device.
First, there is Common Sense": simple actions such as removing your keys from the vehicle, closing all windows, and locking all doors.
Second, the Warning Device" can be either visible or audible. Some examples include alarms, steering wheel locks, brake locks, decals, window etching, and ID markers in or on the vehicle. ID numbers and etching are used to assist law enforcement officers in the recovery of stolen vehicles."
Third, there are Immobilizing Devices." NICB states that these devices are designed to prevent thieves from bypassing your ignition and hot-wiring your vehicle."
Last is the Tracking Device" which emits a signal that can be tracked after you have reported your vehicle stolen.
Dave Simpson, co-owner of Ravelco Southwest, a company that sells an auto anti-theft device, suggests, You should research your alternatives carefully when looking for ways to protect your automobile from theft. Layers one and two may deter joy riders, but will not protect it from someone really determined to steal your vehicle. Look for a well-designed layer-three device, such as the Ravelco. A good layer three will deter even a professional thief and should eliminate the need for layer four."
For more information on how to protect your vehicle, please call Ravelco Southwest, LLC at (623) 376-6676 or visit their website at www.ravelco-sw.com.
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