Ford To Offer SmartAlert Services

Do you wanna know if the car you’re driving belongs to the Top Ten list? Then better read on...

1. 2001 BMW M Roadster
2. 1998 Acura Integra
3. 2004 Mercury Marauder
4. 1999 Acura Integra
5. 1995 Acura Integra
6. 2002 Audi S4
7. 1996 Acura Integra
8. 1997 Acura Integra
9. 2001 Acura Integra
10. 2000 Jaguar XJR

Just to tell you, those cars were the top ten most stolen cars based from records provided by research firm R.L. Polk and Co., to Los Angeles Auto Insurance (LAAI). According to LAAI, owning any of these cars increases the insurance rate due to the theft rate. So they recommended installation of safety devices to lessen insurance rates.

One remarkable thing about Ford recently is its initiative to install safety systems although Ford vehicles are least likely to be stolen. In an article, Ford confirmed that it will be setting up new SmartAlert services in partnership with SkyWay Systems, a leading provider of vehicle safety and security service in US. This system has security features such as online wireless tracking and early theft detection that qualify its users for 33 percent insurance discounts.

Aside from those features, SmartAlert also empowers users to track their vehicle’s whereabouts immediately after a theft. According to Dr. Robert Yandrofski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SkyWay Systems Inc., using Smart Alert encourages safe driving particularly to teenagers and small-business owners who want to monitor their vehicle’s condition. He added that it is the latest technology available that can stop thieves because it applies anywhere and can be installed regardless whether you’re using a new or an old vehicle. It works like a steering rack that keeps your car in the right direction by allowing you to trace its exact location. SmartAlert is connected to a call center that unlocks your car remotely plus it features speed alerts to prevent possible collision.

You may be asking how SmartAlert operates, don’t you? Well, SmartAlert communicates with its subscribers online via telecommunications and computer technologies such as email, phone or text messages. For the first year, SmartAlert installation costs $700 to $1,200, after which subscribers will be required to pay monthly fees.

This system will be available in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers.