What is it?
VIN etching is a chemical process in which your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) is permanently etched into the windows of your car, van, bus or
truck.
Why should I do
it?
By permanently etching the VIN into the window glass of your vehicle,
your vehicle is less likely to be stolen, and the VIN can provide and assist in
its recovery if it is stolen. A warning label is applied to the inside of
the driver's door window, alerting would-be thieves that the vehicle has been
marked for identification by The Bedford Police Department.
Why is it
effective?
The moment your vehicle is reported stolen, its
Federally Registered Identification - the VIN - becomes the mark of a stolen
vehicle. Thieves are less likely to risk the theft of an easily identified
vehicle, nor are they willing to spend the necessary time, effort and money
required to replace VIN marked windows. That's what they have to do when
glass etching is in place.
How do you
benefit?
With the permanent VIN marking on your vehicle, you are less likely to suffer
the financial loops and aggravation that
accompanies the loss of your car to a professional
thief.
Most auto insurers are so certain that VIN etching will lower the chance of theft and save money that they offer up to a 15% discount on your comprehensive insurance.