Success Stories

Thieves Tried to Steal Peter’s Jeep Cherokee—CarLock Had Other Plans

For Peter, Friday nights usually meant wrapping up work late and looking forward to a quiet weekend. But one Friday evening turned into anything but quiet—thanks to a near-miss car theft that could have cost him thousands.

It was around 7:30 PM, and Peter was still at work, when suddenly, his phone buzzed. It was a vibration alert from the CarLock app, warning him that something was happening to his Jeep Cherokee.

“At first, I thought it might’ve just been someone brushing against the car or something small,” Peter said. “But I opened the app just to be sure.”

What happened next confirmed his worst fears.

“As soon as I grabbed my phone on, the car made a loud sound saying it was started and on the move,” Peter recalls. Someone had broken into his Jeep, started it up, and was already driving away. But this wasn’t a moment of panic—it was a moment of action.

Peter immediately began tracking his vehicle in real time through the CarLock app. Every turn, every stoplight, every move the thieves made was visible to him on his phone. Without wasting a second, he called the police and provided them with live updates of the vehicle’s location.

“I was able to track every move and give the police the information on where the vehicle was,” he said. “The app updated its location so quickly—I couldn’t believe how accurate and fast it was.”

Before installing the system, his only worry was whether the app would be able to keep up with real-time tracking. That question has now been answered definitively.

He contacted our Support team and shared what had happened and how CarLock helped.

We’re grateful he then took the time to tell us more, and we’re proud to share the rest of his story with you—his message came through with relief, gratitude, and undeniable proof that the device had worked exactly as it should.

Thanks to the swift response and the precision of the CarLock system, Peter’s Jeep Cherokee was recovered within hours. The police were able to act quickly, intercept the thieves, and return the vehicle before any major damage was done.

“I was very pleased with the device and how quickly the app updated its location. Amazing. I recommend the device to anyone!!!”

Looking back, Peter admits that without CarLock, he wouldn’t have even known his car was gone. The theft could have gone unnoticed for hours—giving the thieves a head start that would have made recovery much less likely.

Ironically, Peter hadn’t purchased CarLock out of any urgent concern. “No reason,” he said when asked why he decided on the CarLock security system. “The price fit my budget, so I ended up trying it.”

He now urges others to take action before something happens:
“Yes, I’d recommend it—and to Anyone!!! CarLock is definitely an affordable device. And it saved me money.”

Peter’s story is another powerful reminder of just how critical it is to stay one step ahead of car thieves. Thanks to CarLock, what could have been a disaster became just a story to tell.

And for Peter, it’s a story with a very happy ending.

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Why Every Keyless Car Needs CarLock: Stolen Nissan Juke Nismo RS Recovered in Hours

Car theft is something no driver ever wants to experience—but for Scarlett, Nissan Juke Nismo RS owner, a quick response and real-time tracking from CarLock made all the difference.

It was a Saturday morning like any other. At around 7 AM, Scarlett woke up and casually checked their phone. As someone who’s used to seeing the standard CarLock notification “Security Disabled (Scheduler)” by the Scheduler SmartLock feature, she immediately noticed something was off. Alongside the usual alert was something far more serious. She shared, “I also saw ‘engine started’ and ‘car moved’ notifications.”

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Do I Need CarLock If My Car Has A Factory Car Alarm?

A 2023 report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) revealed that over 1 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S. alone in 2022, a 7% increase from the previous year. In the UK, data from the Office for National Statistics indicates that at least 350 vehicles are stolen daily. Similarly, reports from the EU highlight a troubling upward trend in car thefts across the region.

Many of these vehicles had factory alarms, which didn’t stop them from being stolen. Car owners trust that their built-in alarm will protect them—until they wake up to an empty driveway. 

The harsh reality?

Factory-installed car alarms are predictable, outdated, and easily bypassed by professional thieves.

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How a CarLock Real-Time Alert Stopped a Dodge Charger Daytona Theft in Progress

When Amelia installed CarLock on her 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona, she wasn’t completely convinced—would it really work? Would the alerts be accurate? But then, a quiet night came when a CarLock alert broke the silence and she got her answer. At 3:51 AM, Amelia’s phone buzzed with a CarLock notification. Half-asleep, she grabbed it thinking it was just her neighbor bumping into her car again, like before when CarLock first alerted her to activity. But something felt different this day.

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