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From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Alarm systems: are they worthwhile?
In article <[email protected]>, Dave Dodson writes:
> Is it worthwhile to get an alarm system on a new car?
>
> What features are important?
>
> What features are unimportant?
That is a question that can only be answered by yourself and where you live.
If you live in a place where crime is apparent, then it might be a good idea to
get one simply as a deterrent. However, if a professional thief wants your
vehicle, its as good as gone no matter what you do. But to slow down any
thieves it would be a good idea to get the basic options. That would be:
1) ignition kill or fuel cut-off
2) a flashing red LED
These two are basic to a decent alarm system.
To slow down the criminal some more, get a steering wheel lock.
That should be sufficient to persuade the thief to find an easier target.
But, then there's always car-jacking.
Why is life so confusing?
I hope I helped somewhat.
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Jason Yow Human Factors Psychology Program
Wright State University, Dayton, OH E-mail: [email protected]
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