Originally Posted by
ScottC
Most of you with a GPS system (handheld or in-car) will probably have your home address programmed in it.
Don't.
I've now read several reports that these systems are used when thieves steal the car and then just tell it to "go home". Most of the time if your car isn't home, neither are you, making it easier for them to break into your house as well and rob you. Especially if you have a garage door opener in the car....
First, thank you for looking out for your fellow FlyerTalk members.
FYI, the "home" button is not necessarily one's house. It could also be work or other important destination.
There is merit to what you say, but I suspect that when higher end cars (e.g., BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, etc.) with built-in GPS are stolen, the thieves are professional and have as their major interest the illegal acquisition of the vehicle. One nice additional plus on all of the above cars and several others is the ability to report the car stolen and have the GPS remotely activated to track the vehicle and report its movement to the police.
So, car thieves, feel free to bring my car back if I'm not here; there will be a warm welcome waiting for you.
