WTF is this in my trunk?
Although you already have a LoJack you may want to just go with other technologies out there
Heres Lojack and lower down another good option called Zoombak (Google it)
LoJack
LoJack is unique in the vehicle recovery business. An installer at the dealership hides a small radio transponder in one of 20 different places, making it difficult for thieves to detect or remove quickly. Once you report your car's vehicle identification number (VIN) to the police, the information is quickly sent to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC). That database is cross-checked against LoJack's; if a match is found, a signal is sent to turn on the LoJack transponder. It then sends out a silent signal to local police vehicles and/or helicopters equipped with LoJack vehicle tracking units, which can hone in on it. Sometimes, the thieves are still near the vehicle and can be apprehended.
Price: One-time fee: $695 MSRP; $995 with an early warning feature. Like other dealer options, prices are negotiable.
How to get it: Sold as a stand-alone, dealer-installed option, usually at time of vehicle sale; LoJack trains dealer service technicians how to install it.
Technology: Radio frequency
Pros: Tied directly into NCIC crime computer and local police departments; 90 percent recovery rate; money-back guarantee if car isn't recovered within 24 hours.
Cons: Cost. Only available in 26 states and Washington, D.C. (those with the highest auto theft rates); subscription won't transfer if you buy or sell a car with LoJack already installed, nor can you remove it from a leased vehicle.
Best for: People who live within a LoJack service area who have expensive vehicles or collector cars to protect.
Zoombak
Mobile electronics specialist Haynes is bullish on Zoombak, a relative newcomer that doesn't offer fancy features but is uniquely portable. Let's say you go hiking or boating: You can remove the Zoombak from the car (only you know where it's hidden) and take it with you. If you get lost or need rescue, you can notify authorities — thus providing a measure of personal as well as automotive security. You can also use Zoombak to track your vehicle via Web or mobile phone if someone else is driving it. A plus: It can be charged from a cigarette lighter or a home charger. Can be simply hardwired in a secret location on the car.
Zoombak is on the low end of the price spectrum, but its Achilles' heel is that it will not notify you if your car is stolen — potentially losing several critical hours or days before you report it stolen to the police. Once you do learn your car has been stolen, notify police and track your car from the Web, similar to Mobile IQ.
Price: $199 for the unit, $15/month unlimited use; installation recommended but not required.
How to get it: Electronics stores, automotive stores, online
Technology: GPS and cellular
Pros: Cost; portability, professional installation not required (though recommended); can be charged through cigarette lighter or at home; unlimited use plan, up to five days on one charge (according to manufacturer).
Con: No early warning system if your car is stolen.
Best for: People who want a unit that can travel with them; nervous parents; budget-conscious non-GM vehicle owners or those outside the LoJack area.
Heres Lojack and lower down another good option called Zoombak (Google it)
LoJack
LoJack is unique in the vehicle recovery business. An installer at the dealership hides a small radio transponder in one of 20 different places, making it difficult for thieves to detect or remove quickly. Once you report your car's vehicle identification number (VIN) to the police, the information is quickly sent to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC). That database is cross-checked against LoJack's; if a match is found, a signal is sent to turn on the LoJack transponder. It then sends out a silent signal to local police vehicles and/or helicopters equipped with LoJack vehicle tracking units, which can hone in on it. Sometimes, the thieves are still near the vehicle and can be apprehended.
Price: One-time fee: $695 MSRP; $995 with an early warning feature. Like other dealer options, prices are negotiable.
How to get it: Sold as a stand-alone, dealer-installed option, usually at time of vehicle sale; LoJack trains dealer service technicians how to install it.
Technology: Radio frequency
Pros: Tied directly into NCIC crime computer and local police departments; 90 percent recovery rate; money-back guarantee if car isn't recovered within 24 hours.
Cons: Cost. Only available in 26 states and Washington, D.C. (those with the highest auto theft rates); subscription won't transfer if you buy or sell a car with LoJack already installed, nor can you remove it from a leased vehicle.
Best for: People who live within a LoJack service area who have expensive vehicles or collector cars to protect.
Zoombak
Mobile electronics specialist Haynes is bullish on Zoombak, a relative newcomer that doesn't offer fancy features but is uniquely portable. Let's say you go hiking or boating: You can remove the Zoombak from the car (only you know where it's hidden) and take it with you. If you get lost or need rescue, you can notify authorities — thus providing a measure of personal as well as automotive security. You can also use Zoombak to track your vehicle via Web or mobile phone if someone else is driving it. A plus: It can be charged from a cigarette lighter or a home charger. Can be simply hardwired in a secret location on the car.
Zoombak is on the low end of the price spectrum, but its Achilles' heel is that it will not notify you if your car is stolen — potentially losing several critical hours or days before you report it stolen to the police. Once you do learn your car has been stolen, notify police and track your car from the Web, similar to Mobile IQ.
Price: $199 for the unit, $15/month unlimited use; installation recommended but not required.
How to get it: Electronics stores, automotive stores, online
Technology: GPS and cellular
Pros: Cost; portability, professional installation not required (though recommended); can be charged through cigarette lighter or at home; unlimited use plan, up to five days on one charge (according to manufacturer).
Con: No early warning system if your car is stolen.
Best for: People who want a unit that can travel with them; nervous parents; budget-conscious non-GM vehicle owners or those outside the LoJack area.

LOL!
In all seriousness, since I already have the unit installed, I might as well go see what the lojack guys charge for activating it.
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Boris should figure it out.

