While you’re stuck at home, one group has been busy: Car thieves
By Scottie Andrew, CNNUpdated 5:11 PM ET, Tue April 21, 2020 (CNN) Fewer Americans are driving right now -- and that means more cars are sitting idle in driveways and parking garages. And while we're tucked away in our homes, more of them are being stolen. Police in...
Take Action During National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
Take Action During National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Redwood City, CA—Vehicle theft is a multi-billion-dollar crime in the United States. In 2017 alone, nearly three quarters of a million vehicles were stolen nationwide, costing vehicle owners nearly $6 billion....
Therma depends on Ravelco to stop fleet vehicle theft
“In 2013 we lost 13 vehicles to thieves, with no end to the thefts in sight. We got the vans back, but not the tools, costing the company over $250,000 per year. We tried alarms, clubs, locks, GPS. Nothing worked. Until we installed the Ravelco Anti-Theft Device....
Escalade theft deterrent that works!
The Cadillac Escalade is one of the nicest SUV's, yet one of the easiest to steal. Studies show that your Cadillac Escalade is six times more likely to be stolen according to insure.com. A Highway Loss Data Institute analysis for 2008 to 2010 theft losses...
The best Anti-Theft Protection for Jeeps!
We got a call last week from Mark B. in Long Beach, CA who still owns his 2003 Jeep Wrangler. Mark’s first two Jeeps were stolen, so Mark needed Jeep theft protection that worked. A device that actually prevented his Jeep from being stolen. So, back in April of 2008,...
The true cost of fleet vehicle theft
The steep cost fleet vehicle theft. One of the disturbing trends we’ve seen in security is the rise of fleet vehicle theft.This type of theft is not targeting the vehicle, but the contents. Contractor vehicles, welding trucks, and general construction trucks and vans...
How to Defeat Ravelco…
How to defeat a Ravelco We got a call today from a Toyota factory technician at a dealer in Northern California who was trying to remove a Ravelco from a trade in. Effectively he was trying to defeat the Ravelco. He had been working since the afternoon of the prior...
When is a Car Alarm Installation Your Best Choice? A Pragmatic Look at Car Security.
Why choose a car alarm installation? Why Not?For the average consumer, when they want to protect their car, a car alarm installation is their immediate solution. However, the important question to ask yourself is: What do I want to do? Do I want to protect...
Heavy Equipment Theft Prevention
We’ve all heard the urban myth about thieves: "If they want it, they’ll get it." Well, the bottom line is, that just isn’t true. Thieves aren’t mystical ninja’s with magical powers to drive off with vehicles. They are limited by the same things you and I...
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