On average any car can be stolen in less than 45 seconds. Our patented product physically encloses the engine computer, aftermarket 'leech' or any other system in such a way as to prevent access and disconnection of the computer, making theft highly impractical to impossible by any thief.

These days, 90% of vehicles are stolen by what we call 'ECU replacement'.

In a modern car, the engine will not start unless the computer receives information from the vehicle's systems that the key in the ignition is authorized to start.

Inside the key of every car nowadays is a small chip called a 'Transponder'. This chip is coded and matched to the vehicle's computers.

When the key is in the vicinity of the ignition switch, it transmits its code to the car. If the code matches the car's code, then when the key is eventually turned, the engine computer will start the engine. If the code does not match, it will not.

In order to steal a car nowadays, the thieves come prepared with a preprogrammed engine computer that doesn't require a code or a computer from another car, with its matching key. They simply disconnect the original computer and connect theirs, start the engine and drive away.

This simple method allows any car to be stolen and is the way it is done, no matter if it's a Ferrari or a Hyundai.

Regarding aftermarket alarms and immobilizer systems; these are no problem for any thief. They are all fitted the same way and stop the engine from starting by cutting or short circuiting a wire necessary for the engine to start. All thieves know where these systems' 'leeches' are attached. They simply cut or reconnect the wires.

The Original Immobilizer System: 'ECU Replacement'

In order to bypass Original Immobilizer Systems, the thief disconnects the original vehicle's Electronic Engine Management Control Unit and replaces it with a preprogrammed unit or a 'set' (ECU and keys) from another vehicle, that allows him to start the car's engine without the original keys. All car thieves know where the ECU's are in each car and can start any car!

Though there are slight differences between specific vehicle systems, most of these systems consist of one or more computers in the car (known as 'ECU's) that 'allow' or 'forbid' the engine to start and a small 'transponder' in the car's key that transmits a specific code to the car. In order to authorize engine starting the code received from the key must be the same as the one programmed in the car's ECU/s.

The SafeCar Safe™ encloses the Engine ECU, preventing access to the thief so that there is no way for him to start the engine, especially if the Safe™ is fitted with one of our Electronic Immobilizer Systems like the SC-100 or SC-107!

The Aftermarket Fitted System: 'Hot Wiring'

The thief bypasses the aftermarket system fitted to the vehicle by simply finding the remote 'leech' unit or the wire/s that disconnects or jam a vehicle function when the system is activated and bypasses them in a matter of seconds. This is known as "Hot Wiring". All car thieves know where these systems are and how to bypass them!

These systems use a variety of validation systems and relays ('leech' units) to physically disconnect or short circuit (known as 'jamming' in the trade - sounds better!) a wire or wires of the car's systems.

This interference prevents engine starting by aiding the Original Immobilizer System to function improperly and/or preventing another necessary vehicle function to operate. For example; by disconnecting the wire that sends power to the starter motor solenoid when you turn the ignition switch.

Validation systems include: additional [coded] remote controls, numeric keypads (like our SafeCode™ and DNA-100, fingerprint identification and separate 'transponders'.

The SafeCar Safe™ encloses the 'leech' unit of these systems, making them inaccessible to the thief, preventing them from 'Hot Wiring' the engine and driving away with your precious vehicle!

Key Theft

The ONLY solution to vehicle theft by Key Theft is one of SafeCar's Ultimate Theft Protection Systems such as the SC-107 or the SC-100.

With Key Theft, the car thief breaks into your home and steals your car keys.

He simply drives away with your pride and joy....

Unless you protect your vehicle so that it can only be started with your Personal PIN Code and that system is physically protected by a SafeCar Safe™.

The combination of which become an: Ultimate Theft Protection System

How are Cars Stolen