11/18/2023
Did you know that it takes less than a minute for a thief to steal your car? While the methods they use may seem mysterious, there's a way to protect your vehicle and potentially lower your insurance rates—installing the Tag Tracking Anti-Theft Device. You might have heard of it before, but what exactly is the Tag-tracking system?
The Tag system employs a multi-level approach, combining elements of prevention, electronic identification, and proven vehicle tracking technology to recover stolen vehicles and deter theft. This affordable anti-theft solution, developed and manufactured in Canada, operates independently of the car battery. Tag collaborates with authorized dealers, law enforcement, insurance companies, the Insurance Bureau of Canada, and Info-Crime Montreal.
Curious about how the Tag anti-theft device works? In case of theft, the system initiates preventative measures like chemical etching, electronic identification, and a dedicated 24/7 tracking team at no extra cost. The Tag system features a multi-layered approach design, making it challenging for thieves to bypass—the multilayered signals cannot be jammed.
Key features of Tag include wireless and autonomous operation, a dedicated in-house recovery team available 24/7, installation of multiple wireless transponders during setup, and the ability to track these devices across North America. Nano-transponders tag individual components of your vehicle, each with a unique serial number to identify stolen components, making them harder to buy and sell. A discreet Tag logo is etched on the bottom of the driver and passenger windows to deter theft. Tag's patented anti-jamming technology ensures uninterrupted service.
The purchase price covers installation, monitoring fees, and a recovery warranty for the duration of your contract agreement. Rising claims for stolen vehicles can impact your insurance rate, but by installing the Tag anti-theft device, you may experience a decrease in your premium.
With the Tag Anti-Theft system, installation cannot be done at home; it requires a visit to an authorized dealer offering Tag system installation services. Currently, this service is exclusively available in Ontario and Quebec. Speedy Auto Glass serves as an exclusive distributor for Tag in Ontario, and some new car dealerships also provide this service. The Tag tracking system typically costs around $400 to install, inclusive of a five-year tracking protection plan. Many insurance companies are offering rebates for the installation of the Tag system. Additionally, there are certain vehicles eligible for free Tag installation, particularly in areas identified as hotspots for theft. Eligibility for this service is limited to customers residing in these hotspot areas.
Vehicles that might qualify for free Tag installation include popular models such as Honda CRV, Toyota Highlander, Ford F-150, Dodge Ram 1500, Lexus RX-350, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Land Rover Range Rover. Insurance companies have started implementing a $500 surcharge on vehicles frequently targeted by thieves, aiming to recover losses estimated at approximately $700 million in Ontario, as reported by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. One effective strategy for drivers to lower their premiums or have the surcharge removed is by installing an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or the TAG tracking device, in their vehicles.
