Anti Theft Window Etching - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Bentley78 · 09-12-2009, 07:20 PM

Does anyone know anything about Safe Guards; THEFT PROTECTION PROGRAM LIMITED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT?

Dealer wants me to fill out this form and i believe its for the Window Etching which i do not want. Looks like it costs more $$$ than the $250 they told me from the begining.

Pleae advise...

wullger · 09-12-2009, 07:21 PM

If you don't want it, don't sign the paper.

jayson71 · 09-12-2009, 07:25 PM

Same type of crap tried by another dealership.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29261

ravensjeff · 09-12-2009, 07:30 PM

My dealer did it without my authorization. One of the many things they do to earn a dollar. I think it's disgusting to do without telling the buyer. The option may be worth peace of mind-maybe- but thats not the point. They know your not going to say that you don't want the car; and they see that as a win and earning money.

patriotpa · 09-12-2009, 07:37 PM

It's turd polish. Useless. Just another way to steal money from you.

Bentley78 · 09-12-2009, 07:38 PM

My dealer is out of state. They Fedex my paperwork to me and i have the above form i mentioned and am sketchy about signing. I dont need window etching or any extra insurance, i have USAA for heavan sakes!!!!

3BVert · 09-12-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravensjeff

My dealer did it without my authorization. One of the many things they do to earn a dollar. I think it's disgusting to do without telling the buyer. The option may be worth peace of mind-maybe- but thats not the point. They know your not going to say that you don't want the car; and they see that as a win and earning money.

Dealer tried to add it on to my Tahoe. When I saw it on the financing paperwork, I told them that I didn't agree to it and wouldn't pay. They took it off.

ROE · 09-12-2009, 08:13 PM

go to ur local police station they will do it

stovt001 · 09-12-2009, 08:19 PM

Anything the F&I department sells is either useless or can be bought much cheaper elsewhere. That includes financing.

fastdoc436 · 09-12-2009, 08:30 PM

That's a dealer scam to make more money! You shouldn't sign the paper and don't pay for a service they did without your permission/consent/or request! If the glass is already etched...the service is free to you...or have them replace the glass panels at their expense. don't let them coersce (sp) you.

Sean_W · 09-12-2009, 08:59 PM

Ok, I'll ask. What is anti theft window etching? Never came up in my purchase

ravensjeff · 09-12-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean_W

Ok, I'll ask. What is anti theft window etching? Never came up in my purchase

Front and rear windows are etched with a number that can be traced back to the original buyer in case it's stolen. It's supposed to tell thiefs "Don't steal this car"---yeah right.

Icefsh · 09-12-2009, 09:49 PM

When I bought my car the salesman asked if I wanted to have these numbers etched into numerous parts of the car so it could be traced back to my car if stolen. He said it cost an extra $500. Said insuance companys like the idea. Told him no. If my car got stolen and they started finding these parts around, I surly don't want just parts of my car back.

Bentley78 · 09-12-2009, 11:49 PM

Found out more info on this, at dinner will report back later. Stay tuned......

09-12-2009, 07:20 PM	#1
Bentley78 Rice Cooker Drives: Avalanche Z/71, 2010 Camaro2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii/Phoenix Posts: 591	Anti Theft Window Etching Does anyone know anything about Safe Guards; THEFT PROTECTION PROGRAM LIMITED GUARANTEE AGREEMENT? Dealer wants me to fill out this form and i believe its for the Window Etching which i do not want. Looks like it costs more $$$ than the $250 they told me from the begining. Pleae advise...

09-12-2009, 07:21 PM	#2
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	If you don't want it, don't sign the paper. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

09-12-2009, 07:30 PM	#4
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	My dealer did it without my authorization. One of the many things they do to earn a dollar. I think it's disgusting to do without telling the buyer. The option may be worth peace of mind-maybe- but thats not the point. They know your not going to say that you don't want the car; and they see that as a win and earning money. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

09-12-2009, 08:19 PM	#9
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Anything the F&I department sells is either useless or can be bought much cheaper elsewhere. That includes financing. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

09-12-2009, 08:59 PM	#11
Sean_W Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 659	Ok, I'll ask. What is anti theft window etching? Never came up in my purchase __________________ Sean W 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Metalic & Cyber Grey Stripes My Homepage http://titanic-model.com

09-12-2009, 07:25 PM	#3
jayson71 Drives: 2010 Victory Red Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 283 View My Garage	Same type of crap tried by another dealership. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29261

09-12-2009, 07:37 PM	#5
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	It's turd polish. Useless. Just another way to steal money from you.

09-12-2009, 07:38 PM	#6
Bentley78 Rice Cooker Drives: Avalanche Z/71, 2010 Camaro2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii/Phoenix Posts: 591	My dealer is out of state. They Fedex my paperwork to me and i have the above form i mentioned and am sketchy about signing. I dont need window etching or any extra insurance, i have USAA for heavan sakes!!!!

09-12-2009, 08:13 PM	#8
ROE Drives: 2008 cts Join Date: May 2008 Location: staten island Posts: 375	go to ur local police station they will do it

09-12-2009, 08:30 PM	#10
fastdoc436 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,35thLE/SS,30thAE/SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 154 View My Garage	That's a dealer scam to make more money! You shouldn't sign the paper and don't pay for a service they did without your permission/consent/or request! If the glass is already etched...the service is free to you...or have them replace the glass panels at their expense. don't let them coersce (sp) you.

09-12-2009, 09:49 PM	#13
Icefsh Drives: CGM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Littleton, CO. Posts: 195	When I bought my car the salesman asked if I wanted to have these numbers etched into numerous parts of the car so it could be traced back to my car if stolen. He said it cost an extra $500. Said insuance companys like the idea. Told him no. If my car got stolen and they started finding these parts around, I surly don't want just parts of my car back.

09-12-2009, 11:49 PM	#14
Bentley78 Rice Cooker Drives: Avalanche Z/71, 2010 Camaro2SS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii/Phoenix Posts: 591	Found out more info on this, at dinner will report back later. Stay tuned......

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