How do you know if your car has a LoJack system? (2024)

I bought a used car, and my friend told me that it probably has a LoJack system. How can I find out if my car has this?

How do you know if your car has a LoJack system? (7)

Eric Schad · Updated on

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

LoJack devices can be installed in 20 possible locations. However, since the LoJack system runs on battery power, the most common places it will be installed are:

  • The onboard diagnostic port below the steering column on most vehicles

  • Under the hood near the battery

If you can’t locate the device, another way to possibly find out if your car has one is to use your vehicle identification number (VIN). You can call LoJack at 1-877-563-0032 and ask.

Keep in mind: They’re not obligated to give you any information. LoJacks wouldn’t be very effective if all a car thief had to do was use a stolen car’s VIN to find and disable them.

Perhaps the only other way to find out if you have LoJack on your used car is to find the original dealer that sold the car. To do this, try these options:

One of these methods should provide you with enough information to learn if you have a LoJack system. If it turns out you do have one, call LoJack to ensure the car is registered, then make sure to have your account number somewhere handy in the unfortunate event that your car gets stolen.

View full answer

How do you know if your car has a LoJack system? (8)

How do you know if your car has a LoJack system? (9)How do you know if your car has a LoJack system? (10)

“My experience with Jerry has been absolutely incredible. It took my car insurance from about $400/month to about $80. The entire experience is seamless.”

- Gregory R.

WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY

Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

How do you know if your car has a LoJack system? (26)

No long forms

How do you know if your car has a LoJack system? (27)

No spam or unwanted phone calls

How do you know if your car has a LoJack system? (28)

Quotes from top insurance companies

Find insurance savings

How do you know if your car has a LoJack system? (2024)
Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Kimberely Baumbach CPA

Last Updated:

Views: 6004

Rating: 4 / 5 (61 voted)

Reviews: 84% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Kimberely Baumbach CPA

Birthday: 1996-01-14

Address: 8381 Boyce Course, Imeldachester, ND 74681

Phone: +3571286597580

Job: Product Banking Analyst

Hobby: Cosplaying, Inline skating, Amateur radio, Baton twirling, Mountaineering, Flying, Archery

Introduction: My name is Kimberely Baumbach CPA, I am a gorgeous, bright, charming, encouraging, zealous, lively, good person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.