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Consumers Digest Cites LoJack One of Six Best Buys in Auto Security

1 December 1999

Consumers Digest Cites LoJack One of Six Best Buys in Automotive Security Products

    DEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 30 -- Consumers Digest magazine has
selected LoJack, the patented stolen vehicle recovery system used by police,
for its Annual Buying Guide's Best Buys In Automotive Security Products list.
The consumer report is featured in the current November/December 1999 issue,
on newsstands now.
    According to Consumers Digest publisher Randy Weber, LoJack was one of
only six automotive security products recognized by the magazine's editors for
"outstanding value for today's consumer."
    Described as "the only auto-security system that's directly operated by
your local police department," Consumers Digest reports that the LoJack
transmitter, installed inside the vehicle, is activated immediately once the
vehicle has been reported stolen to police.  Local law enforcement officials
are then able to track the signal and recover the car or truck.  (LoJack
donates tracking devices to police departments, and provides on-going training
and support for police officers in the use of the tracking device.)
    More than 90 percent of stolen LoJack-equipped cars are recovered, often
within hours, with about one-fifth the damage sustained by vehicles that do
not have LoJack.  The short recovery time is a key factor in the reduced
damage sustained by LoJack-equipped vehicles compared to non-LoJack-equipped
stolen cars.
    In commenting on the award, LoJack's president and COO Joseph Abely stated
"In the fight against auto theft, LoJack is one of the most effective tools
available to law enforcement officials today, and it is the only system on the
market with over 31,000 recovered vehicles. "
    In addition to LoJack, Consumers Digest editors also selected the Alpine
Electronics Mobile MayDay System HCX-B200A, Directed Electronic Vice 300ESP,
Clifford Electronics Arrow III, Audiovox AA9347, and Omega Research &
Development K-9 Model 6, as their five other top picks.
    Available at auto dealerships, the LoJack system (MSRP $595, including
installation) can also be enhanced with options that include:  a starter
disabler; audible alarm with passive arming; remote disarming; panic and
automatic reset features, and a hand-held keyless door locking/unlocking
transmitter.  Unlike systems that depend upon cellular telephone service,
LoJack carries no monthly monitoring charge.
    State mandated discounts on car insurance rates are an added financial
benefit for customers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey.
In other states, discounts are offered at the discretion of the insurance
carrier.
    LoJack networks are now installed in the all of the nation's major
metropolitan regions, where auto theft remains a primary concern for police
and citizens alike.
    Globally, LoJack systems are in operation under licensing agreements in
Europe, South America, and Asia.
    The annual Consumers Digest Annual Buying Guide is available at news
outlets nationally, as well as on the internet at
http://www.consumersdigest.com.
    Additional background and sales information on LoJack is available on the
web at http://www.lojack.com or by calling 1-877-77-LoJack.