Lojack worth it?

Periclaws · 07-15-2008, 07:37 AM

As per my orphan thread they asked if I want Lojack. The police in my area don't really use it. Pros? cons? thanks

NY Smartie · 07-15-2008, 08:19 AM

I have it. what's not to like? added security & peace of mind. plus, it's an insurance discount. it was a no-brainer as far as I was concerned.

though, you might hear otherwise from the penny-wise-pound-foolish crowd. there are here.

hsterk · 07-15-2008, 08:24 AM

GEICO here in CT does not give any additional discount for Lo-Jack if you already have an alarm (factory or aftermarket).

mmmeat · 07-15-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Periclaws

As per my orphan thread they asked if I want Lojack. The police in my area don't really use it. Pros? cons? thanks

It depends on whether it's used by the police, and whether coverage is available in your area.

I had LoJack on a vehicle I owned. It was stolen. LoJack, at the time, didn't work in Mexico or inland of where I lived - both areas are only two hours from my house.

My vehicle was not recovered by the police.

Your pal,
Meat.

Smart Enuf · 07-15-2008, 08:27 AM

I got it because I'd rather have my car back (even if it has to be fixed) than wait another 12-18 months for a replacement.

Oh, and Lojack works in the Sacramento area.

Mr.RadioActive · 07-15-2008, 08:56 AM

When I just bought my Cabrio they told me Lojack now does work in MX.

NY Smartie · 07-15-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hsterk

GEICO here in CT does not give any additional discount for Lo-Jack if you already have an alarm (factory or aftermarket).

I guess everyone should consult their ins carrier. the discount would seem to be a gimmie, but I have no personal experience w/geico and the gekko.

State Farm gives the discount.

mmmeat · 07-15-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Smart Enuf

Oh, and Lojack works in the Sacramento area.

LoJack does indeed work in Sacramento County...

But it doesn't work in Calaveras, Amador, El Dorado, Yuba, Nevada, Stansilas, Alpine, Colusa, Butte, or other counties near you.

I'm not saying that LoJack isn't a good idea ... but don't get too complacent if those counties are within driving distance of where you live.

Your Smart isn't a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry, so it's not that high on the stolen car hit parade ... but if it IS stolen, it's going to be because someone wanted it specifically. And that means they planned on how to get it and what to do with it after they got it. You'll probably only recover a Tridion cell, if anything at all. And after 30 days being gone in California, if you do get it's carcass back (or even the whole unblemished car), you'll get a new word attached to the title: SALVAGE.

LoJack is good, but the best theft deterrent is a locked garage and vigilance.

The best aftermarket alarm system? A $5.00 red flashing LED mounted where people outside the car can see it.

Your pal,
Meat.

Smart Enuf · 07-15-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mmmeat

LoJack does indeed work in Sacramento County...

But it doesn't work in Calaveras, Amador, El Dorado, Yuba, Nevada, Stansilas, Alpine, Colusa, Butte, or other counties near you.

I'm not saying that LoJack isn't a good idea ... but don't get too complacent if those counties are within driving distance of where you live.

Your Smart isn't a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry, so it's not that high on the stolen car hit parade ... but if it IS stolen, it's going to be because someone wanted it specifically. And that means they planned on how to get it and what to do with it after they got it. You'll probably only recover a Tridion cell, if anything at all. And after 30 days being gone in California, if you do get it's carcass back (or even the whole unblemished car), you'll get a new word attached to the title: SALVAGE.

LoJack is good, but the best theft deterrent is a locked garage and vigilance.

The best aftermarket alarm system? A $5.00 red flashing LED mounted where people outside the car can see it.

Your pal,
Meat.

Oh trust me, Lojack is only one of several measures I take, including all of the ones you listed. And if someone is determined enough to take it and has planned thoroughly, there isn't much I can do about it. That's what my insurance is for. But if the thief or the car can be caught within Sacto, then the lojack would have paid for itself.

mmmeat · 07-15-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Smart Enuf

Oh trust me, Lojack is only one of several measures I take, including all of the ones you listed. And if someone is determined enough to take it and has planned thoroughly, there isn't much I can do about it. That's what my insurance is for. But if the thief or the car can be caught within Sacto, then the lojack would have paid for itself.

LoJack is a good system. In California, it works in about half the counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Merced, Napa, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Stanislaus, Tulare, Ventura and Yolo.

It doesn't work in these counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Lake, Lassen, Mariposa, Mendocino, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Nevada, Plumas, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne and Yuba.

Caveat emptor, caveat erus.

Your pal,
Meat.