Pub. 1 2013 Issue 4

Spring Issue 2013 19 • If the sales person drives the vehicle first on a test drive, he/she must turn off the vehicle and remove the keys from the ignition before switching with the customer. Once both are re-seated in the vehicle, then hand the key to the customer to continue the test drive • Keep the keyboard locked during business hours—so no unauthor- ized persons have access to keys • Hide/remove the valet key—so that it cannot be stolen from a vehicle and used at a later time Layer Two: Protect Your Lot 1. Make certain your lot is well lit at night—thieves prefer working where they can’t be easily spotted 2. Install on site security cameras—thieves may go elsewhere if they think they are being recorded 3. Fence in your vehicles if possible—it provides another deterrent making it more difficult to drive off with one of your vehicles Layer Three: Ensure Recovery in the Event of Theft As a final step, consider protecting your dealership from fraudulent behaviors by pre-installing a stolen vehicle recovery system in vehicles on your lot. Today’s sophisticated thieves often use stolen identities, bad checks, false information to “purchase” vehicles from dealers—who are not aware of theft until after the fact. Using a system that both employs Radio Frequency, the time-tested most effective technology for tracking and recovering vehicles, and is directly integrated with law enforcement will ensure that your dealership is employing the most effective measure to get your vehicle back. If a dealer pre-loads its lot with the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System, a dealer not only receives a level of insurance in the event that its lot is targeted by thieves, it also has the opportunity to generate incremental PVR and provide instant peace of mind for their customers. Earlier this year, one vehicle equipped with a LoJack device led to the recovery of 12 more while helping law enforcement break up a large auto theft ring. On January 18, 2013, the owners of California Car Company contacted the Brea Police Department to report a 2004 BMW Z-3 had been stolen along with 12 other exotic cars from the lot of their dealership. Thieves broke into the car lot office, located the keys and were able to, for the time being, get away with it. Brea Police verified the theft and entered the vehicle information along with the 12 other vehicles into the state and federal crime computers, which automatically activated the LoJack transponder concealed in the BMW. Out of the 13 vehicles that were stolen, the BMW-Z-3 was the only vehicle equipped with a LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System. A short time later, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Air-7 flight deputies picked up the silent LoJack signal, tracked and located the vehicle parked, and unoccupied, at a motel. Detectives and ground units were notified. Prior to any of the assisting ground units arrival, a male and female were seen entering the vehicle and drove off. Apparently, when the male driver saw the helicopter, he fled at a high speed trying to out run the airship. Air-7 followed the vehicle, giving the direction of travel to ground units. The BMW blew out a tire, exited the freeway and entered a mall parking lot in the city of Pico Rivera. One suspect was arrested on site. So far in the case, there have been four suspects arrested and charged. Furthermore, all 13 cars have been recovered. They are identified as a 2007 Maserati, 2009 Mustang, 2008 Mustang, 2008 Mercedes E350, 2005 Audi A-4, 2004 BMW M-3 (LoJack equipped), 2006 Bentley, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 2002 BMW 745, 2002 Mercedes 600, 2005 Mercedes SLK350, 2011 Hyundai Genesis and a 2008 BMW 28I. The estimated value of recovered cars is $250,000. For more information on protecting your dealership from lot theft and the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System, contact John Raber at 424-278-2063 x 11 or at jraber@lojack.com . The 44th Annual NCDA Golf Tournament proved that if you wait long enough, even a little rain won’t stand in the way of great golfing. Shortly before tee-off, a heavy downpour put this year’s tournament into question. But the rain abated and golfers recorded outstanding scores that resulted in extensive tie-breakers to determine thewinners. The 1st Place Team – Gross Score included Rich Hopkins, Carl Bangerter and Chris Bangerter. The 1st Place Team – Net Score was comprised of John Hine, Paul Dyke, Ed Freel and Tim Hnedak. The 2nd Place Team – Net Score included Rick Rodriguez, Bob Heintz, Chris Hoffman and James Fessenden. The closest to the pin contest at hole #8 which was sponsored by AutoTrader.comwas won by Kurt Anderson. The longest drive at hole #11 (sponsored by Cars.com) was won by Chris Bangerter. Once again, no one won the $100,000 hole-in-one contest on hole #5 sponsored by Barney & Barney. The NCDA would like to thank all of this year’s sponsors who make the tournament such a great success: Platinum Sponsors: ADESA San Diego Fox Sports San Diego AutoTrader.com Scripps KGTV 10 Barney & Barney Cars.com U-T San Diego Gold Sponsor: Bank of America Bronze Sponsors: All Lines Dealer Services Parke, Guptill & Company Freeman US Bank 44th Annual NCDA Golf Tournament