San Jose police warning public of alarming car theft trend: Here's how to protect yourself
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In San Jose, police are raising alarms about a rising trend of car thefts driven by advanced technology. An average of 15 cars are stolen daily, primarily through devices that can bypass ignition systems. Deputy Chief Sanchez noted that some tools used are legitimate products available online, which criminals exploit. Auto locksmith Leon Makarenko highlighted the ease of accessing keyless entry devices, and advised on preventive measures like kill switches for older vehicles and aftermarket alarms for newer models. Despite efforts, he faces challenges in introducing advanced tech solutions in the U.S.
Some of these devices are legitimate devices that you can purchase online for a legitimate purpose. The people who are purchasing them are going around and using that technology to bypass ignition systems so that it will start your vehicle.
And everything is accessible, other industries like the beauty industry you can't buy anything from the supplier without a license, locksmith, nothing you can buy everything you want.
On the older cars, I would suggest installing a kill switch. On the newer ones, there's a tech called Ghost, it's an aftermarket alarm.
I'm trying to bring it here... I've tried to speak with the insurance companies but they're not interested, I don't know why.
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