Honda Dealership Be Cautious! Honda Factor built in Anti Theft Security System Ripped Off, Internet

And I can't believe this still goes on. I wasn't sure it still did, but I personally know this was going on for at least 15-20 years, I can't believe it still does.

How it typically works is as such...

The dealer pays someone to install a cheap and easy to bypass starter kill. It can be bypassed with a paper clip..yes,,,it is that cheap and ineffective.

Normally what the dealer will do, is put a sticker on the window that states something to the effect.."This vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated anti-theft system which must be deactivated or removed at time of sale".

Then what they do, is offer to keep the system in the vehicle for a "nominal" fee "even though  they are not supposed to but you are such a special customer" and when you add up the monthly payments..comes out to around what they are charging you. Trust me..this system did NOT come with the vehicle..otherwise they would not..and COULD not remove it. As a matter of fact..if you told them to remove it..it would be cheaper for them to leave it in the vehicle, which is what they normally do.

ALL 2010 Honda Civics come STANDARD with a "Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer", which means it CAN NOT be started without the original keys since each key contains a coded chip in the head. This can not..and WILL not ever be removed by the dealership since it is tied into the BCM and or ECM.

As well, if your EX has a power trunk release, it also comes with a factory alarm system which is activated via the key less entry. This also CAN not and WILL not be removed by the dealership as it is also tied into control modules at the factory.

Yes...you were ripped off, scammed, swindled and taken advantage of...you were violated and they didn't even have the courtesy to kiss you first. I don't know what recourse you have but you are invited to copy my response and submit it to the FTC as a start. If you decide to file any kind of suit, I volunteer as an expert witness, I have the credentials and certifications. This needs to stop already.

The dealership as a right to make a profit, but once they outright LIE to a customer to do so, they have violated federal law and possibly a few state laws as well.

Go AWAY Karl - your google this crap has nothing to do with the OP's complaint!

that site and read all of the articles & watch all of the videos about Toyota & Lexus vehicles, okay?