How is the product protected against theft?
206197
It isn't. It is held on the car by elastic straps that you wrap around the side mirrors. If you live next to crooks, or park next to the unscrupulous, there is no guarantee the product will be there in the morning. But otherwise, it does work very well.
206198
Roll your windows down and put the strap in your window, then roll the windows back up. The straps could still be cut though if someone really wanted your frost guard minus the straps. They could also break your window if they were that desperate.
206199
It just sits on the windshield. So, there isn't any protection from theft. I love it though! It's worth every penny.
1539601
Booklet with machine states it will not copy protected material. I have not tried.
1191765
Chelsea, You know how most things are packaged do secure you normally can't get them out without scissors/knife? Well this you can just pull the back of and there is your product. Hope this helps. Jo-Ann
536810
I have a cable that I place around both bikes and the bike rack and attach it to the car with a lock. When the bikes are off the rack, the cable secures the rack. It could still be stolen, but somebody would have to work at it. Most crooks just want a snatch and grab.
1461078
I just called Smart Guard and asked the same question. You have to buy the product from Amazon to buy the protection.
1607444
There's no lock. The inner lining is plastic and could be cut open if there were. The idea is that nobody would look for valuables in a book. If someone picks the "book" up, the secret's out. Let's face it, if discovered, someone can just tote it out the door, locked or not.
1853168
I have used it twice this far and there have been no issues where theft would be a problem. I drove from LA to Yosemite, and just went camping last weekend. Used it both times I never had a concern that theft would be an issue. I think you'll be OK
1339176
Hey Brian, I ddn't purchase any accidental protection. I just try to be extra careful with my things.
1271952
the sealed plastic packaging, generally with anti-theft tag, which would be used to display the product. The retail packaging is usually oversized to discourage shoplifting.
336904
It's Amazons custom packing that is supposed to make for easier opening. It's also recyclable and protects the product.See more info here: http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node;=5521637011
524650
Yes. You can read about the anti-theft policy on their website. http://www.onguardlock.com/anti-theft The model number of this product is 8015.
1522604
You could put a cable through the slot at the end of the device. The slot is about 1/8" by 5/16". A cable might prevent a casual grab of the device, but the slot is just a hole in the thin end of the plastic housing, presumably for carrying it on a keychain or the like. A determined thief could break through the plastic around the hole without much effort. It would have to be a dumb thief, though, since the device isn't much good for anything without the software it is meant to protect.
2145490
Not sure if a small lock might be available to go through small zipper holes but why would locking it be of any value? If the concern is data being stolen then the password or fingerprint technology is there and otherwise a sharp knife and a snatch and grab are not going to foil a lock...? Sorry, maybe the question has a point but not seeing it?
921413
Seriously????? What kind of question is that? Anything you buy these days can be stolen.
1558162
I think it would be difficult to steal. There is not enough slack in the cables once tightened correctly to remove it easily. I would think someone would need to cut the cables. I have had mine on for a year with no issues. I feel that it is very secure if installed properly. Due to the weight and bulk of the rack it would be difficult to store in the car.
1193180
If you notice inside the Hard Cover there is a small loop/ring that you can run a cable lock through it and the steel wheel. I got mine from the cover vendor. I though my was stolen the first week I had it then realized that the car wash blower does blow it off. Fortunately I had already installed the cable lock and I came home with it hanging loose but stiill on the wheel.it I doubt if the cable/lock will truly deter a determined thief but it will sure make it harder to take off. Hope this helps.
1060668
Mike, I bought this for my son, who lives in Queens, NY. He's had it for over a year and so far, there's been no theft. If it were easy to steal, since it is "out there" and visible in Queens, NY, I presume that it would have been stolen already, but that is all conjecture on my part. I really cannot give you a knowledgable, first-hand answer.