![]() ![]() ![]() Etching is the best anti-theft system on the market. It is less expensive than all other systems, including kill switches, conventional engraving, conventional alarms and vehicle tracking and recovery (Boomerang, GPS). ![]() Permanent
It can be neither uninstalled nor destroyed, unlike other systems (Boomerang, GPS, kill switches). Futhermore, it is guaranteed to never wear with time, and Guardian will even etch replacement parts following an accident.
![]() Reduced Insurance Premiums
Having Guardian entitles you to the same insurance premium reduction as other systems. Insurance companies generally attribute an equivalent statistical value to all anti-theft and tracking systems.
![]() Quick Installation
It takes just one second to mark each part. You will spend no more than 30 to 45 minutes in the store. Compare this to over 1 hour for a kill switch system and over 2 hours for tracking and recovery systems (GPS or Boomerang).
The advantages of Guardian on the conventional etching
![]() Premium Quality
Guardian etching is much more discreet and esthetic thanks to our revolutionary marking process. In fact, our etching product gives much more precise results - while older technologies use sand, we use aluminum oxide, making Guardian etching safe for aluminum rims and chrome. Click here for installation photos ![]() ![]() Fastest
Guardian's revolutionary etching tool marks a part in just one second. This translates into faster installation times and a much shorter wait for you. ![]() ![]() Better Access to Hidden Parts
Guardian's revolutionary etching tool is more flexible - it can mark parts in hard-to-reach locations that are impossible to access with conventional tools. ![]() More Pleasant
Future Shop is a much more interesting place to wait than the garages where conventional marking is done. In addition, Future Shop stores are always located close to other stores and cafés to make your wait more productive. ![]() ![]() Double the Information
Guardian is the only company that etches EVERY part with both a number that uniquely identifies the vehicle as well as its Web portal address (www.dna1.ca) where police officers can trace a part's originating vehicle. ![]() 24/7
Guardian also has a database that is available to police forces at all times (24/7). The only information that is transmitted is the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). ![]() Top Technicians
Future Shop installers are the most qualified and meticulous in the industry. In addition, they have taken Guardian's rigorous training and have access to the MECP certification (Mobile Electronics Certified Professionals), the top rating in North America. Furthermore, Future Shop installers must adhere to the Guardian Installer Code of Ethics . More About Guardian's Revolutionary Technology
All etched vehicles are entered in our database, which is accessible via the Web 24/7. This makes it possible to check whether the number on a part corresponds to the correct vehicle. We also publish a list of all stolen vehicles that have Guardian etching. The database - always accessible to police - is a very effective tool for fighting car theft. Guardian's patented etching technology uses a revolutionary marking compound, aluminum oxide. This ultrafine aluminum dust makes possible much more accurate and smaller etchings than any other material. The advantage of this compound lies in the fact that it is completely safe. No matter whether it is ingested or inhaled, it is harmless to one's health, including the respiratory system. As a result, Future Shop technicians can complete the job safely and more quickly. Another advantage of the Guardian technology is that marking is done with a very small and flexible etching gun. It is it easy to use and produces impeccable results. Once a compressed air hose is connected, it is ready to use; with 80 pounds of pressure, it takes one half second to etch a rigid auto part using aluminum oxide. Light and compact, the gun has multiple pivot points that allow the installer to work even in cramped and hard-to-reach locations. Lastly, another innovation in Guardian's technology is the use of a unique plastic stencil that fits easily into the gun and requires no adjustments of any kind while marking a car's parts. This shortens the total time to complete the etching and produces much cleaner results. In short, these technical advances produce cleaner and faster results more easily. |