Devices designed either to reduce the chance an auto will be vandalized or stolen, or assist in its recovery Examples include car alarms, keyless entry, starter disablers, motion detectors, parts of the vehicle etched with the Vehicle Identification Number, and recovery systems
Insurance companies sometimes give a discount for any type of electronic vehicle anti-theft device There are two types: passive and active Passive systems are self arming, usually at a specified interval after the last door is shut Active devices must be armed by the driver, usually by a remote activator
A device that is capable of tracking and recovering the automobile, usually through a homing device This type of system will contact a response center to begin the process of recovering the stolen automobile
Select Recovery Device if the system has a device that is capable of tracking (homing) and recovering the vehicle These systems must automatically contact a response center where the process of vehicle recovery begins This does not include alarms which do not have contact with a center or vehicle tracking To receive an anti-theft discount, comprehensive and collision coverage must be present on your policy