I'll echo the insurance being best option. A flatbed truck can winch any theft protected vehicle on the bed and drive away.

I'll echo the video camera too. Might not stop anything but you might find out if it's the people you've been wary about.

 

How do you figure it's one of the most vulnerable vehicles out there? It's no more vulnerable than other convertible cars made today. Obviously things inside the JK are somewhat vulnerable to theft, but I would argue that the vehicle itself is harder to steal than most hardtops. The security key system by itself makes it more secure than a lot of cars made today without it.

I can't find any statistics or articles that say the JK has a higher than normal theft percentage than other cars. There was a Highway Loss Data Institute study that reported Jeep Wranglers at a higher than normal theft rate (7.6 per 100 as opposed to the average car at 2.6 per 100). But, it was only looking at stats from 2000-2002. Well before the JK came along.

The more current HLDI stats indicate that the Toyota FJ had significantly more comprehensive insurance claims per 100 as the Wrangler between 06-08. The Wrangler was listed as 92, slightly below the average of 100. The FJ had a score of 159, obviously well above average. Oh, and the HUmmer H2 had 359 in the same time frame.

I think the moral of the story is just park next to an FJ or a H2 and you're good to go. But, there is no need to worry about it being a theft magnet. At least no more than the average car parked next to you.

 

not really I just like to build cool stuff.... and i dont have a ball N chain to tell me what I can and cannot build

oh wait thats right im wrong about that - obama is our president

-Christopher

 

Are these the same GPS trackers I can buy at target? Are those real time?

 

I'm really worried because I notice my neighbors kid's punk friends messing around me my car as well as the cars of the other families. They smoke, drink, and drive super fast late at night with tons of people in their cars so it makes me suspicious.

I'm really just looking for deterrants. But some of your ideas should do it.

The dealer I bought it told me that Wrangler get stolen pretty often and taken out for joyrides usually to be totaled. So he was trying to sell me the alarm.

So does my Wrangler have sentry keys? All I have for keys are the Grey ones that say jeep I don't have a remote or anything.

I have insurance but I would rather prevent it getting stolen than have to go through all the trouble.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INWFp...eature=channel

I never keep anything valuable in my Jeep I only keep maps and the security lug nuts for the spare but that is locked up. I would never leave my gun in the JK that's why I got a CCW. I'm not looking for security consoles I'm looking for theft deterrants.

 

I saw a post somewhere that a guy used a barrel (coke key) on the outside of his jeep and when he turned the key it disabled the ignition system. As long as the key was turned off by the owner the jeep would not start. It's a VERY cheap and EFFECTIVE way to disable you ride without breaking the bank. When you go to drive it it's just like unlocking your doors, just insert the key, turn on the ignition circuit then get in, start it up, and drive away.

 

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Camera with night vision on the corner of the house facing the driveway. They will just pass by for an easier target. The camera doesn't even have to work, just be visible.

GAP insurance, if the jeep is still new. I always recommend it.

Flood lights are a big help too.

 

Google "Ravelco" systems apparently have never been beaten. They're used quite a bit near the Mexican boarder, since even if you have a GPS or onstar tracking system they're worthless once the vehicle crosses the boarder.

You can do a lot to prevent the entire vehicle from being taken, but there is little that you can do to stop a smash and grab. One of my customers had his laptop stolen from a restaurant parking lot at 9am while we were taking him to breakfast.

The best thing I can think of is to install a good lock box, like the Tuffy security drawer.

 

Get an alarm with a bright flashing light. Phoenix is bad for car theft because they use our cars to truck people and things back and forth across the open desert (build a fence already) to Mexico.

Get a locking gas cap - hopefully they'll run out of gas before getting to far.

I swear they target Chandler Mall, Intel, Honeywell, and Az Mills because it is so close to I-10 and the border :(

 

Of course he did. He probably tried to sell you a Lo-Jack, and and extended warranty, etc. He's looking to line his pockets.

The only way a JK is going to get stolen and taken for joyrides is if you give them your keys! The dealer is full of crap.