HOW EXPENSIVE ARE ANTI-THEFT DEVICES?
Retail prices of anti-theft devices range from $5.00 for an ignition cutoff device to approximately $200.00 for a sophisticated electronic system. Professional installation costs range from $40.00 to approximately $200.00, above the price of the alarm. • CAN I INSTALL AN ANTI-THEFT DEVICE MYSELF? Yes, if you are mechanically inclined and follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions carefully. If you are unsure of your mechanical ability, you should have the system installed professionally. • CAN I BUY AN ALARM SYSTEM AS AN OPTION ON A NEW VEHICLE? Yes. This is not installed at the factory, but added at the dealer level by independent contractors. • ARE THERE ANY LAWS RESTRICTING THE USE OF AN VEHICLE ALARM SYSTEM? Yes. In California it is illegal to duplicate the siren sounds of emergency vehicles to private passenger cars. The State has designed a specific sound for auto alarm systems, a dual tone, high-low oscillating sound. There are no laws restricting the use of auto alarm
