The Truth About Ravelco Defeated Claims and IGLA’s Bypass Videos

For nearly 50 years, the Ravelco Anti-Theft Device has done exactly what it was designed to do — prevent vehicle theft.

• Over 6 million units sold

• 4.8 out of 5 customer rating

• Endorsed by law enforcement, government agencies, and AAA

Ravelco has earned its reputation as the most trusted name in vehicle security.

The IGLA Claim

Recently, a competitor, IGLA, released a video claiming they could “defeat” Ravelco in under two minutes.

Here’s the truth:
If you hand over your keys, your vehicle, and your Ravelco plug to someone in a shop with unlimited time, they can figure out how that specific installation was wired.
That’s not a real-world theft scenario — professional thieves don’t have that access or that kind of time.

Why Ravelco Stands Apart

The strength of the Ravelco is that every installation is unique — there’s no single method to bypass it.
Unlike off-the-shelf electronic immobilizers:

• Ravelco is professionally installed by trained technicians

• Features custom wiring and multiple strategies to protect each vehicle

• Has never been defeated in the wild

U.S. Made vs. Russian Owned

Another important difference:

• Ravelco is made in the USA by a family-owned company that’s been protecting vehicles since 1976.

• According to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records, the IGLA trademark is registered to a company in the Russian Federation — something they don’t advertise to customers.

• IGLA requires you to create an account and login via their App because it’s software based. This gives the actual owners of IGLA access to your data.
• Ravelco doesn’t require you to create an account or provide any of your private information.
• Ravelco is a closed loop security system meaning it’s not possible to hack because it’s not software based.

We believe buyers deserve transparency about the products they choose and the companies behind them.

The Donut Media Context

Back in 2023, we did a video with Donut Media on YouTube explaining how cheap, ineffective anti-theft devices are defeated — based on facts, not opinions.

We explained:

• We won’t share anything thieves don’t already know (to protect devices that work)

• But we will explain how devices that do not work are defeated

IGLA twisted the premise of that episode and claimed that if we tested others, they could test us.

Where We Draw the Line

Real security companies devoted to theft prevention will not side with car thieves trying to undermine products that work.
IGLA crossed that line.

It’s unfortunate because their product may be legitimate — but we can’t recommend them based on who they side with: car thieves.

Would you buy anti-virus software from a company that showed hackers how to bypass competitor’s software?
No, you wouldn’t.

Our Mission is to Protect Vehicles from Theft

We won’t create “how-to” videos showing thieves ways to bypass competitors’ products.
Our mission is to prevent theft, not teach it.

That’s why we’ll stick to the facts:

• In 2026: Ravelco is 50 years in business, one product, millions protected

• Ravelco is loved by our customers with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating

• The Ravelco anti-theft device is recommended by law enforcement

• Ravelco is AAA-vetted and recommended

• Ravelco is trusted and used by law enforcement, fleets, and everyday drivers

• Ravelco has a Lifetime warranty, no false alarms, no tech failures

• Ravelco is made in the USA, not owned by a Russian company

  

The Bottom Line

When you choose Ravelco, you’re getting a proven anti-theft device that works in the real world — not in staged demonstrations designed to mislead.