The I.I.I. Offers Tips to Protect Your GPS System
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Audio File and Transcript
February 27, 2008
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This is Loretta Worters, vice president with the Insurance Information Institute. What follows is a radio actuality of a written quote from the press release on GPS thefts.
Segment 1
It used to be that stereo systems and air bags were the target of choice for auto thieves, but today, navigation systems are becoming more popular because they are easy to remove and thieves can make a quick buck by selling them on the Internet.
Segment 2
A lot of owners leave the windshield mounts of these portable devices behind when they detach the units. This is a dead giveaway as thieves look on the windshield for the circle on the glass. That leads vandals to think the GPS is somewhere in the car. Not only is there the loss of the unit, but often there is damage done to the vehicle when thieves attempt to break in.
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