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Do I Need CarLock If My Car Has A Factory Car Alarm?

A 2023 report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) revealed that over 1 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S. alone in 2022, a 7% increase from the previous year. In the UK, data from the Office for National Statistics indicates that at least 350 vehicles are stolen daily. Similarly, reports from the EU highlight a troubling upward trend in car thefts across the region.

Many of these vehicles had factory alarms, which didn’t stop them from being stolen. Car owners trust that their built-in alarm will protect them—until they wake up to an empty driveway. 

The harsh reality?

Factory-installed car alarms are predictable, outdated, and easily bypassed by professional thieves.

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How a CarLock Real-Time Alert Stopped a Dodge Charger Daytona Theft in Progress

When Amelia installed CarLock on her 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona, she wasn’t completely convinced—would it really work? Would the alerts be accurate? But then, a quiet night came when a CarLock alert broke the silence and she got her answer. At 3:51 AM, Amelia’s phone buzzed with a CarLock notification. Half-asleep, she grabbed it thinking it was just her neighbor bumping into her car again, like before when CarLock first alerted her to activity. But something felt different this day.

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Why Car Thieves Fear Secondary Trackers the Most

Car theft continues to plague car owners worldwide, with thieves constantly finding new ways to bypass traditional security measures like alarms and immobilizers. However, one security tool strikes fear into even the most seasoned criminals: secondary trackers. These stealthy devices enable police and rightful owners to recover stolen vehicles even after they have been stolen.

And thieves simply don’t have the time to search every corner of a car for a hidden tracker.

Let’s explore why secondary trackers are a thief’s worst nightmare.

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How a CarLock Real-Time Alert Stopped a Challenger Theft in Progress

It was a typical Saturday night for Ava, our CarLock customer, who was busy at work when her CarLock system sent an alert that would change everything. At exactly 10:49 PM, the first notification came through: vibration detected. Initially, she brushed it off, assuming a loud vehicle passing by might have triggered it. However, when a second alert arrived just two minutes later, it became clear that something more sinister was unfolding.

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The Dark Side of Vehicle Resales: Protect Yourself Against Modern Car Theft Tactics

In the modern world of vehicle theft, criminals have refined methods of stealing and reselling cars. A recent YouTube discussion highlighted the disturbing ease with which thieves can steal vehicles, alter VIN numbers, and navigate loopholes in the legal system to make these stolen cars appear legitimate. You can watch the full discussion here. Here’s a deep dive into the problem and how a simple solution can help protect you and your car.

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