Security tracking charge

Just about finalized a deal on a new Liberty, and I see that there is a charge
of $259.00 (Canadian) for "Security Tracking".

There is nothing on the window sticker about this, and a quick look at the
Insurance Bureau of Canada's website states:

"IBC only recognizes and approves electronic engine immobilizers that meet the
requirements of the Canadian Standard for Automobile Theft Deterrent Equipment
and Systems: Electronic Immobilization ULC-S338-98."

Are they trying to rip me for 259 bucks or will I simply bring this to their
attention when I go for the car tomorrow?

 

be real careful on this there is a new scam from the dealers now were they take a$
10.00 kit and etch the glass on the car with a id number and then slip this kind
of outrages price into the deal at the last minute most of the time people miss
it
so look at the glass and see if it is etched with numbers and if it is tell them u
want all new glasss and not the scam they are passing on to u

 

In one way it's a valid item.I did some checking on it. This also includes
them paying your deductable on your insurance if it is stolen. My area isnt
that bad, but i assume a high crime area it could be worth it.

 

Just about finalized a deal on a new Liberty, and I see that

1) Jeeps are common theft targets - but I'd think mostly for joy
rides

2) If it's stolen for parts, it won't matter that some parts are
etched or engraved with a number. You won't be getting it
back in one piece (if at all), and numbers can be removed.

3) Don't buy any vehicle that can be hot-wired and driven away
without needing the real ignition key. That's your number-1
theft prevention feature. If it were available, I'd also get
laminated side glass.

4) The above-mentioned "security tracking" charge is most likely
a scam, but please do post back the details if you find out
what exactly it is.

 

Thanx MoPar Man. I will indeed post the results after I pick up the vehicle
Tues. or Wednesday.