Blessing or curse of modern technology in classic cars?
10/05/2018
I recently became aware of an interesting electronic anti-theft device for classic cars called the "Classic Tracker and Immobilizer" and it comes from Moss. It is probably not even allowed in this country, but the device's capabilities are impressive.
The device can be installed in the classic car with three cables and is ready to go. Hidden away, it monitors the old car and if someone tries to make off with it, I receive simultaneous messages as text messages and emails. I can then find the position of the car on a cell phone app and I can even stop the car, either by interrupting the ignition or by stopping the fuel pump. And then I would probably drive to the classic car on my bike or in another car, if necessary informing the police beforehand.
But what if I stop the classic car in the middle of a junction? Or in the overtaking lane of the highway with a subsequent rear-end collision? Would I then be liable for the consequences of the remote intervention? Somehow it doesn't seem as simple and straightforward as the provider would have you believe. But maybe I'm just old-fashioned.
However, there are also reports that car thieves can fool the tracker and localization detectors by lining the inside of the trailer in which the stolen vehicle is transported in such a way that the signals cannot be transmitted.
Further information can be found on the official product page.
