If It Is The Least Consolation...
The gunman that carjacked the Canadian Rainbirds Jeep, is now way down in the basement shoveling coal for eternity. I don't believe this "chisme" (gossip) to be idle rumor. There was a massive gunf...
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... absolutely know how, when, who and how long this technology has been "out there in the wild".
GPS theft tracking systems on automobiles are virtually useless in all but VERY specific markets in the US and Canada (in fact, only half the US states have LoJack-capable recovery and NCIC FBI coordination therewith). I read that ALL other GPS anti-theft systems (includng GM's On-Star) can be disabled by even the most unprofessional professional car thief in minutes! Anyhow, LoJack Mexico: what if you (or, LoJack Mx) manage to track your stolen vehicle to a locale in Mexico; are you going to launch an armed assault on the thieves with a few buddies? With a Mexican SWAT team (LOL!) ? Will LoJack Mx give you a fat discount on your Mexican auto insurance?
IMO: get a good peer-reviewed insurance policy (with new replacement value, if your vehicle(s) are newer vintage).
GPS tracking and hidden shut-down equipment also shouldn't be ignored just because some people might have the technology to counter it
GPS theft tracking systems on automobiles are virtually useless in all but VERY specific markets in the US and Canada (in fact, only half the US states have LoJack-capable recovery and NCIC FBI coordination therewith). I read that ALL other GPS anti-theft systems (includng GM's On-Star) can be disabled by even the most unprofessional professional car thief in minutes! Anyhow, LoJack Mexico: what if you (or, LoJack Mx) manage to track your stolen vehicle to a locale in Mexico; are you going to launch an armed assault on the thieves with a few buddies? With a Mexican SWAT team (LOL!) ? Will LoJack Mx give you a fat discount on your Mexican auto insurance?
IMO: get a good peer-reviewed insurance policy (with new replacement value, if your vehicle(s) are newer vintage).
