Shortcomings of the Existing Automotive Security Systems and The New Solution

The Rising Need for a Reassessment of Automotive Security Systems

According to a survey, 721,053 vehicles have been stolen in 2012 alone, at the rate of one car every 44 seconds. This trend is only rising in spite of the innovations in the automotive security industry. This calls for a thorough re-assessment of our existing automotive security systems. As vehicle anti-theft devices became more sophisticated over the last few years, a new trend of car-theft is gaining popularity- wheel-theft. You must check if your existing anti-theft devices cover the wheels as well.

The Existing Layers of Protection in your Car

The first layer of protection in your car, is the in-built alarm system, which goes off whenever someone tries to break into your car. It does indeed act as a deterrent to prevent your car from being stolen, but an experienced car thief may have the required equipment to disable the alarm and get away with your car.

The next layer would be the steering wheel locking and brake locking mechanism. Although these make it more difficult for the thieves to get away with your car, they can still get rid of the locks in a matter of a minute or two using simple tools like a knife or a saw. You can only delay the car theft using the locking systems, but not prevent them from taking your car.

You may even install the latest GPS tracking device in your car, but it is of no use when it comes to wheel theft. All the above security mechanisms have some deterrence against car theft, but not against wheel theft. With the advent of the pricier alloy wheels, there is a huge rise in the number of wheel theft cases in the United States.

An Innovative Solution to the Wheel Theft Menace

 

The maverick automotive security initiative named Project Overlord has introduced an innovative technology into the anti-theft systems industry. Their patent-pending anti-theft device claims to cover all parts of the car including the wheels. The very moment someone interferes with your vehicle, especially the wheels, the device will alert you immediately. Unlike the existing anti-theft devices, this technology provides effective rim protection.