According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, over 86,000 vehicles are stolen annually nationwide. With this and the spike in auto theft around the province over the past few years, it is important to stay diligent. Luckily, you can take preventative measures to help protect your vehicle. We’ve gathered a list of insurer-approved anti-theft devices for your car.
1. Steering Wheel Locks
First, steering wheel locks are an effective and affordable way to prevent auto theft. The primary benefit of this anti-theft device is that it acts as a visible deterrent to thieves, as they are less likely to target a vehicle that appears more difficult to steal. Steering wheel locks are easy to use and the most cost-effective. They provide reliable protection if any more vulnerable electronic systems become compromised.
2. Vehicle Tracking Systems
Next, vehicle tracking systems offer significant benefits for preventing auto theft and aiding recovery. These systems use GPS technology to monitor the vehicle’s location constantly. This allows the owners or authorities to track and hopefully recover the stolen vehicle quickly. The main advantage of these anti-theft devices is that they immediately inform the owners of their theft. This can increase the chances of recovering it before the vehicle is damaged or sold. Also, these devices act as a deterrent for thieves, as they are less likely to target vehicles they know can be easily tracked.
3. Dash Camera
Dash cameras provide a ton of benefits for keeping your car safe. First, it helps prevent auto theft by continuously surveilling and recording a vehicle’s surroundings. For example, it can capture any suspicious activity inside and outside of the car and can be crucial evidence of an attempted theft. Also, many dash cameras have motion detection around the vehicle, even when parked, and can help identify any criminals or vandals lurking around your car.
4. Engine Immobilizers
An engine immobilizer is another anti-theft device you should consider installing in your vehicle. These devices help to prevent auto theft by turning off the vehicle’s engine unless the proper key or electronic signal is detected. This device is a significant deterrent as many modern car thieves target vehicles without this technology because it makes either hot-wiring or bypassing the ignition difficult. These anti-theft devices offer protection without any action required immediately by the owner. Moreover, they are an excellent option for protecting your vehicle.
5. Alarm Systems
The next anti-theft device for your vehicle is an alarm system, a highly effective and classic tool to prevent auto theft. It is the best way to draw immediate attention to unauthorized access to anyone in the area. They are loud and attention-grabbing with the noise they emit when someone attempts to enter your vehicle. This noise deters thieves who prefer to remain undetected and alerts both the owners and bystanders to the situation, increasing the likelihood of intervention. Also, most modern alarm systems are equipped with sensors that detect any movement to add extra protection. Quite a few systems will also send real-time alerts to the owner’s phone for a quick response.
6. AirTags
Finally, the last device is an AirTag. While it is not a traditional anti-theft device for your vehicle, these are a great option because they are easily concealable and easily trackable. AirTags can aid in recovering stolen items through the Find My network. AirTags have a battery life of about a year, before needing to be replaced. Plus, AirTags are designed with privacy in mind. So, they have features to prevent unwanted tracking. If an AirTag is detected moving with you and doesn’t belong to you, your device will alert you.
We hope this list of anti-theft devices for your vehicle is helpful. If you are concerned with anti-theft or have questions about your auto insurance policy regarding theft, contact isure today.
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