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| J.D. Byrider
Automotive dealerships are getting both good
news and bad news in the current economic en-
vironment. The good news is that car sales are
increasing; the bad news is that theft and van-
dalism are increasing as well.
Existing security precautions, including guards
and passive electronic systems, are usually only
effective after intruders have crossed the lots’
perimeter or, after a loss, to provide police with
evidence. The cost of guards or guard services is
very high and the guards themselves are prone
to job-fatigue failures. “With the Virtual Guard
system, we can instantly identify any intruder
and take immediate appropriate action,” says
Owen Dvir, Vice President, Virtual Guard Inc., a
Los Angeles based company. “Simply stated, an
intruder cannot by-pass our system undetect-
ed.”
Virtual Guard’s proven new system – which
emerged from the hi-tech security systems used
by the US Department of Homeland Security
and the Department of Defense – actively de-
tects any type of intrusion at the site perimeter,
as well as tracks, identifies, and communicates
directly to the intruder. If that’s insufficient,
Virtual Guard professionals make appropriate
police and secondary notifications from their
command and control center. To date, the Virtu-
al Guard security solution has proven to be 100
percent effective, while providing cost savings
to dealerships across North America.
Virtual Guard – using its proprietary, client-cus-
tomized software – has developed additional
applications for auto dealerships, including a
“
virtual keypad” to allow for non-disruptive
maintenance and deliveries to take place dur-
ing protected periods. Other exclusive features
include integrating remote gate opening, clos-
ing, and locking, integrated license plate recog-
nition and consumer analytic services to deter-
mine visitor preferences and flow.
“
Our systems are self-adjusting and secure from
equipment tampering,” says Mr. Dvir. The ser-
vice is always on-guard from vantage points
that actively oversee the dealership site beyond
the property line, watching and protecting be-
fore any intruder crosses the perimeter. The
Virtual Guard system is not subject to weather,
lighting, electrical outages, phone line failure,
counter-surveillance attacks, personnel sched-
ules, or forced false alarm responses.
Dennis Erickson, Facility Development Direc-
tor, LA Car Guy Group, began using the Virtual
Guard service at their Lexus facility over three
years ago. “During the period since,”he says, “we
have experienced absolutely no losses or thefts
after hours while Virtual Guard has been moni-
toring.”
“
In addition, Virtual Guard has always given us
prompt and attentive support and I always rec-
ommend them to anyone who could benefit
from their services.”
New Hi-tech Security Solution Protects
Auto Dealerships, Reduces Costs
