Picking the Right Anti-theft Device for Your Vehicle
If you have a car, you have to worry about its security. This is because vehicles are expensive and are not easily replaced. One of how you can safeguard your car is installing the anti-theft devices. You will get lower insurance rates if your vehicle is fitted with the anti-theft devices. Some of the anti-theft devices have been highlighted in the video below:
Types of Anti-theft Devices
We have different types of anti-theft devices which have various features and therefore, different purposes. Some of these devices can disable your vehicle whereas some devices allow you to track your car when it is on the move. Different anti-theft devices have been designed to perform various roles. Let us look at some of these anti-theft devices.
Car Alarm
When we talk about the anti-theft devices, the car alarm system is the most popular. The car alarm system is usually activated when there is external aggression.
For example, when an individual touches the car door at night or attempts to open the dashboard, the car alarm will be activated thus alerting the individuals around. The car alarm system is one of the most effective anti-theft devices, hence its popularity.
Steering Wheel Locks
We have the steering wheel lock which is usually placed somewhere within the vehicle to lock the steering wheel. It is not possible for the steering wheel to move if the lock is in place.
The steering wheel lock is typically placed on the rim of the steering wheel. The device has a limited length which when placed on the steering wheel prevents the steering wheel from being turned entirely.
Electronic Immobilizers
The electronic immobilizers are another type of anti-theft device. Most of the vehicles today have a system on the car keys that usually send signals to the ignition system.
This prevents the vehicle from starting without the car keys. Once the fuel system is locked up the engine will not be able to start, and thus the vehicle will not be able to start.
Hood Lock
The hood lock is another anti-theft device which denies unauthorized individuals access under the hood. This prevents the theft of critical parts of the car like the battery. The hood protects different parts of the car from being stolen by providing limited access. To fully access the area, an individual may need to have a key. It, therefore, prevents the theft of the valuable parts of the engines.
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Wheel balancing helps to balance the types and wheels. It also protects the suspension and bearings hence stop vibrations and prevent the tire from wearing out prematurely. When you drive at high speed, you can easily notice the vibration due to the unbalanced wheels.
