Local Auto Thefts

[timtune]

Heard today on the radio that cars in the UK come with a bunch of anti theft stuff that isn't offered in NA. WTF?

 

[GreyGhost]

Heard today on the radio that cars in the UK come with a bunch of anti theft stuff that isn't offered in NA. WTF?

Some vehicles have the stuff. It's mostly a fluff piece by media. They argue that tilt sensors stop theft by tow-truck. a) no they don't it would just drive away with the alarm going and b) tilt sensors have a threshold where if you lift them high enough, they know they are being towed and turn off the alarm. Intrusion sensors are available on some vehicles. I borrowed a buddies F150 and my kids set it off. Double lock to prevent the door unlocking after you smash a window? Hmm. How would I ever get in after a window is removed? Imo, that does little against theft but really screws you if you lock yourself out. That makes it quite hard to break in without damage.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/car-theft-security-features-canada-uk-1.7361826