Car market leader Maruti is all set to come out with a factory fitted anti-theft immobiliser system. The device, named iCATs (intelligent Computerised Anti-Theft system), is an advanced electronic system installed in the vehicle, which works on digitally encrypted codes and hence is tamper-proof. | |
| Cars fitted with this advanced new device will roll out from Maruti factory next week, a company spokesperson told Business Standard adding that iCATs will come with a cost increase and the company is expected to pass on the increased cost to the customers. |
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| As per police records, the spokesperson said, a majority of the stolen vehicles are Maruti brand as Maruti vehicles command a ready market and a much higher resale value in the second hand car market and thieves find it easier to dispose them of. |
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| Concerned at the increasing number of car thefts and the low rate of recovery, Maruti has decided to take the lead in the industry. |
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| Maruti will introduce the iCATs immobiliser as a standard factory fitment to ensure the safety of the customer's cars. Progressively, iCATs immobiliser will be available on the full range of Maruti cars. |
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