SleepyJeep
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I was wondering if any of you use The Club or a steering wheel lock device or any other gadget/device to protect your JT when you park in places where car theft might be high?
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It wouldn't help, other than a visual deterrent, since it can't be driven without the FOB in the cab. If they really want it, they'll just snatch it with a tow truck.
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Yeah, I figured it would be a visual deterrent. I am just worried that I have to visit one of our client offices next week and my friend's SUV was stolen from the Marriott parking lot there when we visited last time LOL. I might just rent a car.
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Perhaps borrow one with the steering issue?!
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If they want something, they will take it. If they want anything out of it, they will get in and take it.
Like already said - what can they do? Can't even START it, let alone drive it away.
Almost any modern vehicle can't be started and driven away without something special. Even my Chevy had a special key so picking locks and trying simply resulted in alarms going off.
If you want a visual, then use something on the wheel. No one will ever be able to tell you if they work or not - unless they used one and their vehicle was stolen anyway.
Sort of like the vampire repellent - obviously it works. Haven't seen a vampire around here in years.
Like already said - what can they do? Can't even START it, let alone drive it away.
Almost any modern vehicle can't be started and driven away without something special. Even my Chevy had a special key so picking locks and trying simply resulted in alarms going off.
If you want a visual, then use something on the wheel. No one will ever be able to tell you if they work or not - unless they used one and their vehicle was stolen anyway.
Sort of like the vampire repellent - obviously it works. Haven't seen a vampire around here in years.
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My car has a perfect anti-theft system, and I hardly have to worry about theft. First of all, the car itself is equipped with an alarm system, which allows me in the immediate vicinity of the car to be aware that someone is trying to steal my car. Secondly, I hide a real-time GPS in the car. When I have to stay away from the car, I use it to monitor the location of the car.
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She's just taking advantage of technology.
I get real time push notifications on my phone when the credit cards are used. It gives the name of the business and the amount. I usually have the alert before I get the receipt.
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I used to use the CLUB (bought in the 80s - still have it) when towing my Harley Trailer and Street Glide, it made me feel better...
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