Anti-theft Measures?

[cwhines]

Well I think if the Elio becomes really popular, you will see lots of thief. Lets not forget that in the Honda civics hay day it was one of the most stolen car in the US.

 

[Bill Gillespie]

It's not like they'll be able to pick it up and throw into the back of a van.

 

[Jim H]

Wouldn't be too sure of that. Push it backwards lift up the rear wheel and then several guys could pick up the front and push it in. If they want it bad enough it is gone.

 

[Ernie]

Still, what use are anti theft devices when it is only 1200 pounds and 4 guys can simply pick it up and walk off with it?

I'm envisioning hijinks like used to be done with bugs.

Some of the anti theft alarms are of the talking variety. If it can be programmed to flash the headlights and 4-ways while yelling "Help!.. I'm being violated!" the would be thieves will be hard pressed to continue packing it off while clutching their guts in luaghter.

 

[zelio]

Some of the anti theft alarms are of the talking variety. If it can be programmed to flash the headlights and 4-ways while yelling "Help!.. I'm being violated!" the would be thieves will be hard pressed to continue packing it off while clutching their guts in luaghter.

That is the best idea yet! LOL :-) Z

 

[Cali Chris]

Still, what use are anti theft devices when it is only 1200 pounds and 4 guys can simply pick it up and walk off with it?

I'm envisioning hijinks like used to be done with bugs.

Here is an article covering a story in San Francisco, CA about Smart car tipping. I feel bad for the owners, but still can't help laughing about it.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Suspects-Flip-Over-Smart-Cars-in-San-Francisco-254177981.html#


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[Cali Chris]

For a number of years I sold and installed car alarms. For the people that could not afford an alarm we would install a flashing LED on the dash that would only flash when the key was in the off position. For the would be thief it looks like a car alarm. We received a lot of positive reaction from customers that did this. I believe that most thieves would rather target something easier because there is less risk involved. Only time this isn't true is if you have something that they really want.


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[Jim H]

Kind of like a placebo for a legitimate alarm

 

[Craig]

Here is an article covering a story in San Francisco, CA about Smart car tipping. I feel bad for the owners, but still can't help laughing about it.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Suspects-Flip-Over-Smart-Cars-in-San-Francisco-254177981.html#


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"can't help laughing about it."

How inconsiderate. It's real funny ha ha till someone comes along and tips your cow car.

 

[Cali Chris]

Kind of like a placebo for a legitimate alarm

Something like that and arguably a much better return on investment over an alarm system. I would do it, but I like all the features that I can get with an alarm. Like, remote start, window roll up, keyless entry, trunk pop, remote lights, etc, etc. and I can install it my self and make it look like nobody ever touched the car.