How does LoJack work?
Does LoJack work with all kinds of vehicles?
How does LoJack differ from GPS systems?
How big is the LoJack Unit?
How will I know if LoJack is working properly?
Where does LoJack operate?
Does the vehicle have any visible LoJack branding or signage?
What happens if my vehicle battery is disconnected?
Will I receive an insurance discount?

How does LoJack work?
LoJack is centered around a small, silent Radio Transponder hidden in your vehicle or equipment. When the vehicle is reported stolen, the LoJack Unit is automatically activated. The LoJack unit transmits a unique reply code that can be received and decoded by specially equipped police cars, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
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Does LoJack work with all kinds of vehicles?
Expert installers can place the LoJack Transponder on any self-propelled, road-registered vehicle. It can also be deployed in trailers, heavy construction equipment and portable equipment such as welders, generators and compressors.
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How does LoJack differ from GPS systems?
GPS systems require line-of-sight access to the orbiting GPS satellite system in order to track a missing vehicle. GPS systems can't penetrate forest cover, parking garages or other obstructions. By contrast, LoJack uses a special FCC-allocated Radio Frequency signal that can penetrate many obstructions. Many GPS systems also require an external antenna that can be seen and easily broken off by potential thieves. LoJack is the only system used by police to recover stolen vehicles.
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How big is the LoJack Unit?
The LoJack Transponder is about the size of a deck of cards. It's small enough to be hidden in dozens of locations inside a vehicle.
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How will I know if LoJack is working properly?
LoJack tests the unit remotely at the time of installation to ensure proper operation.
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Where does LoJack operate?
LoJack has coverage areas in 26 states and the District of Columbia, representing about two-thirds of the U.S. population, and we're continually adding more coverage areas.
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Does the vehicle have any visible LoJack branding or signage?
LoJack is a stolen vehicle recovery system and is not intended to be a theft deterrent by itself. Because the presence of the LoJack Unit is not disclosed to the thief, there is a greater likelihood of rapid recovery and minimal damage. Ninety percent of LoJack-equipped vehicles are often tracked and recovered within only a few hours.
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What happens if my vehicle battery is disconnected?
LoJack continually recharges itself from the vehicle's electrical system (the load is negligible). If the battery is disconnected from the vehicle, the LoJack Transponder's internal backup battery provides power.
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Will I receive an insurance discount?
It depends on your specific policy and riders. Some carriers offer waiver deductibles. Click here to learn about our insurance programs.
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