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Old 12-30-2009, 12:42 PM   #1
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Best anti-theft strategies for Yaris without engine immobilizer?

Last week I got a 3-door LB with only the convenience package, which means no engine immobilizer.

Car theft is not unknown in the area where I work, so I'm thinking about adding on something to at least deter a would-be thief.

I know that if they really want in, they'll get in -- but in terms of deterrence, what strategies give you the best bang for the buck? It would be nice to consider both cheap as well as pricier options.

I'll start with the good ol' steering wheel club and choosing a good parking spot.
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Old 12-30-2009, 02:37 PM   #2
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Cheapest items are: keeping doors locked, hide IPOD, GPS, Phone, etc., put several cheap alarm security magnets on windows, more expensive are the legalize tint to help folks not see inside, steering wheel club (as mentioned). As well as actual car alarm.

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Old 12-30-2009, 02:48 PM   #3
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Fuel cut-off switch? Not sure if it may void the warranty on any parts though..a friend of mine had one on his 240
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Old 12-30-2009, 03:31 PM   #4
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Old 12-30-2009, 04:23 PM   #5
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A 2-way alarm (since no one pays attention to other people's car alarms) with decent range would be a decent choice for a pricier option. A hidden starter or fuel pump cut-off switch would be a much cheaper option.

It also depends on how vehicles are typically stolen around that area. If they snatch them with a flatbed, instead of breaking in and driving them away, then any kind of a cut-off would be worthless.
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Old 12-30-2009, 04:44 PM   #6
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Your crazy Mike!!!! That won't work put this guy in the backseat and watch what happens when they get in

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Old 12-30-2009, 05:44 PM   #7
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put a cardboard cutout of Chuck Norris in the passenger seat, not even China's armed forces could steal your ride then.


really... nobody jacks a yaris... there's not that many of them, so the parts aren't that valuable (compare to civic or camry)... so you only have to worry about busted windows and stolen bags & parking money.

Keep your interior clean of garbage & gear and you don't have to worry.
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Old 12-30-2009, 09:13 PM   #8
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Put steering wheel lock PLUS brake pedal lock (the one linked from brake pedal to steering wheel). Theft will be less interested to steal a car with 2 lock and find easier target instead.
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Old 12-30-2009, 09:17 PM   #9
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Old 12-30-2009, 10:24 PM   #10
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Old 12-30-2009, 10:30 PM   #11
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I just go out of my way to park next to a Corvette or BMW, good all around since people who own a 'vette or BMW are less likely to ding my doors and those cars look more attractive to thieves, I'd hope.
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Old 12-30-2009, 10:31 PM   #12
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Cheapest items are: keeping doors locked, hide IPOD, GPS, Phone, etc., put several cheap alarm security magnets on windows, more expensive are the legalize tint to help folks not see inside, steering wheel club (as mentioned). As well as actual car alarm.

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thats the best thing you can do, dont forget to lock your doors, put your steering wheel in lock, park to someone that looks like they have expensive things inside, hide everything as possible we have so many compartments not that hard to hide anything lol, and buy tint got mine for $120 cant see a thing!
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Old 12-31-2009, 12:16 AM   #13
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get the wind up key for the roof....
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Old 12-31-2009, 12:48 AM   #14
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I just go out of my way to park next to a Corvette or BMW, good all around since people who own a 'vette or BMW are less likely to ding my doors and those cars look more attractive to thieves, I'd hope.
This is good advice.

I also generally keep it clean and unlocked too, something I learned while driving a Jeep with a soft top which you can pretty easily unzip to get into anyway.

The way I figure it, if you see something you like take it. Just don't break my windows :)
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Old 12-31-2009, 10:29 AM   #15
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This is good advice.

I also generally keep it clean and unlocked too, something I learned while driving a Jeep with a soft top which you can pretty easily unzip to get into anyway.

The way I figure it, if you see something you like take it. Just don't break my windows :)


I'm going to disagree with you guys because of a few reasons:
1. the thief is going to take whatever car they are looking for (be it sports/luxury or econo NONE OF US KNOW)

2. The high end cars have more security features (not always but usually they do)

3. The driver of the BMW or whatever is probably thinking the opposite of you ("stupid little econobox, my dinged quarter panel from their car door costs as much as their car")

I might seem slighted/jilted, but I don't trust anyone.


Park with your windows up and your locks locked. There is no true theft deterrent that will 100% work EVERYTIME ALL THE TIME. if someone wants your stuff/car they will find a way to get it.
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Old 12-31-2009, 02:42 PM   #16
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Well, that's just it, if they hit my car with their door, they'll scratch their door, which costs as much as my car, so I'm assuming they'll try to avoid that. I've driven a Corolla with a broken lock for a while, and the only thing that ever happened theft-wise was someone took my hat. It was pretty weird, but better than taking the whole car.
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Old 12-31-2009, 06:19 PM   #17
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Park in well lit areas & don't leave valuables in plain sight.
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