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by Anonymous on October 21st, 2006

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What's the best way to avoid having a car audio/video system stolen?

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  • by bbumgarner on October 22nd, 2006

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    "Don't buy one". Actually, that isn't as flip of an answer as one might think.

    My solution has been to spend $$ on a good set of speakers installed such that they look like factory models (i.e. no flashy logos anywhere) combined with a decent amplifier tucked away out of site.

    I left the factory head unit -- the factory radio in place -- and simply have a headphone jack tucked into the glove box. I plug my iPod into the headphone jack and use the iPod to play tunes from my home music library.

    I find that this is a much more effective means of guaranteeing that I have a fresh set of tunes in my car. With CDs, I always seemed to end up with a half dozen or dozen mix disks stagnating in the car (actually, they are still there and I still occasionally listen to 'em when I forget to drop my iPod in my pocket).

    Clearly, a video system would require a display and other more obvious devices. If the video is being added for practical purposes such as entertaining kids on long drives or something similar, then there are a number of portable video units that can strap onto the front seat or be mounted in some other removable fashion. The units are also useful on planes and the like.

    If the goal is to drop in a fancy audio/video system for the purposes of impressing others the goal of making it less likely to be stolen is at conflict with the purpose. That is, a fully integrated A/V system is going to be difficult to conceal from the outside and is, for obvious reasons, a prime target for thieves. Your best bet is to park defensively. Pay the $$ for valet parking, when you can and otherwise park in well lit, safe, highly-traveled areas.

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