No LoJack means next car is an M5 (more) (archive)

...In a way I hope someone steals my car.
I'll have a super excuse to upgrade to
an M5...unfortunately, I was suckered into
buying a LoJack. This way I'll get my
car back from the thieves and it will be
all %$#*& up. Besides LoJack does not work
in places like Southern California or Southern Texas. The thieves are usually in Mexico.
Gone, gone and Good Bye!

Alex

: As many of you know, the SoCal Audi TT Club has arraigned a LoJack group buy. Our price is $395 installed, which is $200 off the usual price of $595. This price is good regardless of where you live, and you don't even have to own an Audi.

: LoJack sent me some interesting statistics regarding their theft recovery system. Here are some of them.

: First some national statistics:

: Vehicles recovered in the USA by LoJack: Approximately 30,000.

: Overall recovery rate: 93%.

: Percent recovered with no stripping damage: 70%

: Here's some California statistics:

: Vehicles recovered with NO damage: 48%

: Vehicles recovered with entry/ignition damage only: 22%

: Vehicles recovered with minor damage only: 23%

: Total LoJack vehicles recovered with little or no damage: 93%

: Overall arrest rate: 25%

: Overall LoJack recovery rate: 96%

: Recoveries within 2 hours of activation: 44%

: Recoveries within 8 hours of activation: 70%

: Record recovery time: 2 minutes

: Number of auto theft rings/chop shops uncovered: 118

: Some discounts offered by major insurance companies if your car is equipped with LoJack:

: 1. 20th Century: 12%-15% off comprehensive.
: 2. AAA: 16%-18%.
: 3. AIG: Up to 15%
: 4. Fireman's Fund: Up to 15%
: 5. Hanover: Check with local office.
: 6. Kemper: Up to 10%.
: 7. Liberty Mutual: 25%.
: 8. Mercury: Up to 15%.
: 9. Prudential: 5%.
: 10. USAA: 15%-19%.
: 11. Wawanesa: 15%.

: Once again, our contact is Sales Manager Jill Lewis. You can reach her at 800-929-2000, or 310-286-2610 if the toll-free number doesn't work in your area. Remember, you must ask for the SoCal Audi TT Club group rate, regardless of which make/model car you own, or where you live.

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