How Ravelco Saved a Chevy SS from a High-Tech Theft Attempt

On Friday September 5, 2025 we got an email from one of our customers who got his Chevy SS protected with a Ravelco Anti-Theft Device:

good day:

Wanted to email you and thank you, my Ravelco system saved my 2015 SS (Holden Commodore) from being stolen this morning.

a group of 4 organized individuals recorded by nearby cameras, disabled the alarm by remote, broke a window, and attempted to program 6 keyfobs to enable the theft. Somehow they drained the battery to force the computer to reset, unplugged my dashcams, and messed up a decorative start button cover.

Cameras showed the individuals leaving on foot 9 minutes later. Without my car! Physical security means all I gotta do is replace a small wing window instead of a hard to find Australian import. 

Thanks again! I’ll be getting a Ravelco in my pickup soon too!

-Rick B.

 Ravelco evangelist for life.

​In San Jose, California, a group of four professional thieves targeted Rick’s rare 2015 Chevy SS (Holden Commodore) and left empty-handed.

They came prepared. Surveillance footage showed them disabling the alarm remotely, breaking a window, unplugging dashcams, and attempting to program six different key fobs. They even drained the battery to try and force the car’s computer into a reset, hoping to bypass the factory immobilizer.

But what they didn’t account for? A Ravelco Anti-Theft Device.

“Physical security means all I gotta do is replace a small wing window instead of a hard-to-find Australian import.” – Rick B., Ravelco Owner

Despite using sophisticated tactics and having nine full minutes alone with the vehicle, the thieves couldn’t get the engine to start. Ravelco’s mechanical immobilizer blocked every attempt. In the end, they walked away on foot, and Rick’s car never left his driveway.

Why Ravelco Worked, When Tech Didn’t

Modern thieves have adapted to digital defenses. They jam GPS trackers, clone key fobs, and exploit vulnerabilities in factory systems. Rick’s story is a perfect example of this evolution. But Ravelco isn’t like other anti-theft devices.

• No app. No wireless signal. Nothing to hack.
• No Ravelco plug = No start. Period.
• Proven: Over 6 million units installed since 1976 — never bypassed in real-world theft when properly installed.

Other systems failed. The alarm? Disabled. The GPS? Irrelevant. The digital key system? Overridden. But the Ravelco stopped them cold.

A Ravelco Evangelist for Life

Rick’s not just a satisfied customer, he’s already planning to install Ravelco in his pickup next.

“Thanks again! I’ll be getting a Ravelco in my pickup soon too!”
— Rick B., San Jose, CA

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

If you drive a high-performance or hard-to-replace vehicle — like a Holden Commodore — the cost of theft is more than just dollars. It’s months of frustration, insurance headaches, and a lost part of your identity.

Protect your investment with the Ravelco Anti-Theft Device, the same system that saved Rick’s Chevy SS.