FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHY DO I NEED A RAVELCO? MY VEHICLE IS ALREADY EQUIPPED WITH A FACTORY ALARM?
The keyless entry capability for locking and unlocking the doors of a vehicle with this type of alarm system is a great option , but does nothing for theft security. The remote control alarm system only interrupts the starter wire, and this can easily be bypassed by a thief under the dash in a matter of seconds. Electronic "code grabbers" or "scanner boxes" can defeat these alarm systems in seconds. Even the systems that claim to have anti-scan or anti-code grabbing technology can still be defeated. CBS's The Early Show and 48 Hours have detailed this in recent programs (click here to see the video).. . . MY SALESMAN TOLD ME MY VEHICLE ALREADY HAS A FACTORY ANTI-THEFT DEVICE BUILT INTO ITS IGNITION KEY!
These anti-theft systems consist of a miniature transponder which is imbedded in the ignition key head. When the key is inserted into the ignition a radio frequency (RF) is transmitted to the key. This in turn energizes the transponder which replies with an ID number. If the ID is recognized by the computer the ignition and starting system is enabled. If access is attempted without the correct code, critical systems remain inoperable. These systems are factory installed, on almost all the new GM, FORD, CHRYSLER and TOYOTA vehicles, at no charge. These systems keep honest people honest and are very easy to bypass. Information is readily available on the internet detailing how to bypass these systems in about 20 seconds. This is probably why the factory installs these systems for free. These systems are not effective and are bypassed all the time. Recently, a national automotive magazine published information on how to bypass these systems, also there is a company who manufactures a product called the "No Key Required Bypass Kit" that a bypasses the transponder key system in any vehicle made. Some salespeople tell their customers that because of this factory installed system, they do not need any extra security for their vehicle, but this is NOT TRUE!MY CAR SALESMAN SAID IF I INSTALLED ANY AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON MY VEHICLE, IT WOULD VOID MY WARRANTY. IS THIS TRUE?
No, this is NOT true! The Magnuson - Moss Act, a Federal Law, protects you against a dealer voiding your warranty. Many car dealers use this threat to frighten you into buying a more expensive factory anti-theft system from them.
WHY IS THE RAVELCO LARGER THAN MOST OF THE FLAT PLUG AND KEY TYPE ANTI-THEFT DEVICES?
In order to maintain two separate major circuits and handle the amperage put out by the electrical systems on most of today's new vehicles, the Ravelco cannot be made smaller. Other anti-theft devices offer only four to six different code combinations wheresas, THE RAVELCO HAS OVER 100,000! The Ravelco's construction is why it also has a ZERO FAILURE RATE!
WHY DOESN'T THE RAVELCO HAVE A "RED FLASHING LIGHT" TO HELP WARD OFF THIEVES?
There are vehicles stolen every day of the week that have alarm systems, including the ones with the red flashing warning lights. This proves that the only red lights that car thieves run from are the ones on top of police cars! The RAVELCO system includes two warning labels that attach to each side window, warning of the device, and no vehicle with the RAVELCO system has ever been stolen in 30 years....
WHAT HAPPENS IF A TOW TRUCK TRIES TO STEAL MY VEHICLE?
No alarm system or anti-theft device will completely protect against car theft from a tow truck. Measures that can help reduce your risk are:
1.) Turn your wheels all the way to the left or right when you park.
2.) Remove your Ravelco plug.
In the event a tow truck tries to steal your vehicle, the angle of the wheels will make your vehicle track in a big circle. This attracts attention . . . no tow truck driver wants to tow a vehicle that is traveling beside him two lanes away! This will make the tow truck driver find an easier target.
DOES THE RAVELCO PROTECT THE THINGS INSIDE THE VEHICLE?
No . . . but neither does an other alarm or type of anti-theft device. If a thief sees a briefcase, MP3 player, cell phone, or anything else inside the vehicle that they want, they can break a window, take the item, and be gone within seconds.