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the idea that any car even could be safe from thieves is laughable. all the crypto in the world isn't going to stop someone from smashing your window with a crowbar. hell, in SF it's safer to leave your windows open and doors unlocked with nothing inside.

don't leave valuables in your car, and buy insurance against theft.

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The point of the car alarms and crypto is to notify you if your car is broken into, that will act as a deterrent.

That aside, many car thieves will even steel airbags (very expensive), and you can't exactly go around dismantling and removing them every time you leave the car.

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