The best comprehensive car theft protection: TOP 3 popular mechanisms
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The constant increase in the number of thefts speaks of the careless attitude of car owners to the safety of their cars. It must be remembered that no anti-theft agent guarantees XNUMX% protection, but the more elements in the comprehensive protection of a car from theft, the lower the likelihood that the criminal will have enough skills, time and desire to steal a car.
Once upon a time, the most reliable and common means of car theft was an alarm, but progress does not stand still. Now only the installation of a comprehensive car protection against theft can be considered reliable protection.
Elements of complex car protection
All elements of complex protection belong to several types:
- signaling;
- mechanical blocker;
- immobilizer;
- satellite tracking devices.
Elements of complex car protection
Electromechanical pin
This device is also called a mechanical interlock. Its purpose is to prevent an intruder from entering the salon. The pin is mounted inside the rack, and in the “closed” position blocks the door according to the latch principle. Even if the regular lock is opened, it will still not work to open the door.
This method is suitable not only for car doors. For example, thanks to its flexible profile and universal design, the Interlock pin blocker can be installed on doors, on the trunk, and on the hood. The pin is made of 12 mm brass guides and 17 mm brass fastening nuts. Reinforced lock pin made of stainless steel. A reinforcing nut with a diameter of 37 mm is optionally installed with the pin.
Hood lock
The hood lock is a lock, usually in the form of a hook, that provides enhanced security beyond the main locking element.
Hood lock
Hood locks can be mechanical or electromechanical. They differ in that the mechanical ones are opened with a regular key, while the electromechanical ones are controlled using immobilizers and mobile applications.
Features, efficiency
The principle of operation of the hood lock is to prevent an intruder from opening the hood with the help of a lever inserted into the gap.
The effectiveness of this method is due to the fact that all anti-theft locks are often located not in the passenger compartment, but in the engine compartment, because it is easier to secure the hood from opening than the interior.
Rating of the best castles
This small rating lists the three best models in terms of price and quality.
Electromechanical hood lock StarLine L11
This is a fairly simple but reliable option. Its design is universal for installation on any car.
Electromechanical hood lock StarLine L11
| Technical specifications | |
| Locking mechanisms | 1 |
| Layers of protection | 1 |
| Ignition lock | No |
| Защита от коррозии | Anti-corrosion coating |
PROSECURITY Mechanical Bonnet Lock - UNIVERSAL
In addition to the mechanical drive, this lock differs from the previous top position in a higher level of protection against cutting.
PROSECURITY Mechanical Bonnet Lock - UNIVERSAL
| Technical specifications | |
| Locking mechanisms | 2 |
| Layers of protection | 3 |
| Ignition lock | Yes |
| Защита от коррозии | Made from anti-corrosion materials |
Bonnet lock DEFEN TIME V5 (sphere)
The double locking mechanism of the "sphere" type of this lock is considered more reliable than the usual one.
Bonnet lock DEFEN TIME V5 (sphere)
| Technical specifications | |
| Locking mechanisms | 2 |
| Layers of protection | 5 |
| Ignition lock | Yes |
| Защита от коррозии | Made from anti-corrosion materials |
Strengthening (booking) glasses and hood
Reservation of windows and hood with a protective film can only be advised as an additional protective measure - depending on the type of film, armored glass can withstand an impact from 30 to 90 kg, but with sufficient persistence, an attacker will still be able to break it (although, most likely, he will simply choose a simpler prey ).
But the armor film is good not only as an element of the anti-theft system - it also perfectly protects the surface of the car on the road from small pebbles.
Reservation of windows and hood with a protective film
Sunice's 8mm clear screen protector is made using standard polyester and may not be the most effective protection against direct impact, but it will successfully keep the glass from shattering and reduce the risk of injury to the wearer. Such a film will help the glass withstand a shock wave of a man-made or natural nature.
Immobilizer
The word immobilizer is translated from English as an immobilizer, and this fully describes the principle of operation of this device. With the immobilizer activated, any attempt to start the car will be in vain. Different systems work differently - some block the fuel supply, others programmatically prohibit the engine from starting.
A place in the complex protection of cars
The immobilizer can be considered the basis of comprehensive protection. If all other measures basically block the hijacker's access to the car's systems, then the immobilizer simply will not allow him to start.
Top Rated
In recent years, more and more often the immobilizer is installed even in the basic configuration of cars. If it wasn’t there when you bought it, it’s okay, there are enough offers on the retail market.
Pandect BT-100
This model features reduced power consumption thanks to a modern ARM processor.
Pandect BT-100
| Technical specifications | |
| Connection method | Contactless |
| Motion Sensor | Yes |
| Owner identification method | Label |
| Mobile phone control | Yes |
NEEDLE Needle 231
The main advantage of this model is minimal intervention in the car's electrical network. You can install it yourself, and it will not affect the warranty in any way.
NEEDLE Needle 231
| Technical specifications | |
| Connection method | Contact |
| Motion Sensor | Yes |
| Owner identification method | Label |
| Mobile phone control | Yes |
StarLine i95 ECO
This model received first place in the top for the best value for money. Combining the reliability and convenience of the previous top positions, it has a much lower price.
StarLine i95 ECO
| Technical specifications | |
| Connection method | Contactless |
| Motion Sensor | Yes |
| Owner identification method | Label |
| Mobile phone control | No |
Other elements of complex protection
There are many more elements of comprehensive car protection against theft in addition to those mentioned in the article:
- Smoke cartridge. Can be compared to an alarm, it also uses the attention-getting factor. Harmless to health, white smoke is the result of a "cold combustion" reaction and outwardly simulates a fire in a car, which usually attracts more attention than the sirens already familiar to the city dweller. In addition, the smoke irritates the mucous membranes of a person and reduces visibility to zero, so that the hijacker will not be able to stay in the car. Smoke disappears within a few minutes.
- Digital relay. The principle of operation is similar to the immobilizer with a different mechanism of operation - it opens the electrical circuit when you try to start the car. As a rule, a digital relay is installed in the engine compartment, locked with a padlock. It is not recommended to install it yourself - it is better to entrust the time-consuming installation to a professional.
- GPS tracking sensor. It will help to find the car if the theft has already taken place. Installation of the sensor does not require any special skills, it can be attached anywhere in the car. It is recommended to choose secluded and unpredictable places so that the hijacker cannot find the tracker and get rid of it. Vehicle tracking is available via a smartphone app.
- Various types of locks - for example, the steering wheel, pedals or gearbox - simply mechanically prevent the car from starting and driving. There is even a blocker for the driver's seat, holding it in such a position that the attacker could not get behind the wheel and drive a car. Mechanical interlocking is the simplest and most direct anti-theft measure. You can remove the blocker with a grinder, but it will take a lot of time and is guaranteed to attract attention.
TOP 3 popular car alarms
The principle of the alarm is that it attracts attention, demoralizes the attacker and notifies the car owner of an attempted theft.
3 position - car alarm Mongoose 700S line 4
Dynamic signal coding means that each time you press the key fob button, a new unique code is created that has not been used before. It is almost impossible to crack dynamic code.
Car alarm Mongoose 700S line 4
| Technical specifications | |
| Type of connection | Unilateral |
| GSM | No |
| Encoding type | Dynamic |
| Warning range | 1000 m |
2 position — StarLine A63 ECO
This alarm model already has feedback and a higher alert range - twice as long as the previous one. However, its encoding type is interactive, which means that it is more vulnerable to unauthorized shutdown.
StarLine A63 ECO
| Technical specifications | |
| Type of connection | with feedback |
| GSM | Optional |
| Encoding type | Dialog |
| Warning range | 2000 m |
1st position - Scher-Khan Logicar 5i
The dynamic coding type of this signaling is further protected by strong encryption. If the key fob is lost, the alarm can be deactivated using a PIN code.
Scher-Khan Logicar 5i
| Technical specifications | |
| Type of connection | with feedback |
| GSM | No |
| Encoding type | Dynamic |
| Warning range | 1500 m |
Conclusion
The constant increase in the number of thefts speaks of the careless attitude of car owners to the safety of their cars. It must be remembered that no anti-theft agent guarantees XNUMX% protection, but the more elements in the comprehensive protection of a car from theft, the lower the likelihood that the criminal will have enough skills, time and desire to steal a car.
