After removing it , return The Barnacle to it's natural habitat = The Ocean

I’m just going to buy one and put it on my windshield everywhere I park. Can’t put another one on and it’s a great anti theft device.

The fact that they expect you to return it 💀

Take a drill and drill two holes through the suction cup area to release the pressure. Then throw it off a bridge

You would have thought they would have gotten the hint when they witnessed hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of car boots being demolished in spite of them.

I'll ransom your car then make you return the tools I used to steal your money..

When you park, turn on your wipers and shut off the engine when the wipers are over the windshield. Have fun attaching a barnacle now!

Floss or fishing string could get this off pretty easy.

You would find your barnacle and my windshield in the side of the road, by the time you realize there is no car, my insurance would have already replaced my window.

I would love to have one of these devices so while the guy is out putting it on somebody's windshield I would put mine on his windshield

So imma just put a large screenptotector like thing on my windsield. This would peal right off.

Use a snow shield when you park. Doesnt matter if its not winter. Blocks your windshield. If they want it on badly, they have to destroy your property.

Lmao cool story. I drive semi and someone put one on my rig once. Took me less than 2 minutes to get that piece of crap off my windshield

So they cost $5,000 each unit. I get one, pay the fine, remove it……then on the way to return it my car gets broken into. I file a police report and all the thieves took was the big yellow plastic thing. I don’t know why they took it officer but I need it documented on the report. Then within the 24 hour return window I send the place that owns it the police report as proof that I am not liable for their scam product. Problem solved!

Driver tips Certainly, if someone wants to intentionally disrupt the suction of a suction cup, there are several methods they might employ: 1. **Lifting the Edge:** Applying force to lift one edge of the suction cup can break the seal and disrupt the vacuum. This is a simple and direct method but may leave visible marks or damage on the surface or the suction cup. 2. **Adding Moisture:** Introducing moisture between the suction cup and the surface can reduce the effectiveness of the seal. Water can break the vacuum and prevent the proper adhesion of the suction cup. 3. **Dirt or Debris:** Placing dirt, dust, or other debris on either the suction cup or the surface can create a barrier that prevents the creation of a tight seal. This is a common way to disrupt suction. 4. **Temperature Changes:** Exposing the suction cup to extreme temperatures can affect the elasticity of the material, making it less effective in maintaining a seal. Heating or cooling the suction cup can alter its properties. 5. **Using Oils or Lubricants:** Applying oils or lubricants to the suction cup or the surface can reduce friction and disrupt the seal. This method works by preventing the necessary friction needed for a strong suction. 6. **Puncturing the Cup:** Piercing the suction cup can create a hole, allowing air to enter and break the vacuum. This is a more destructive method but highly effective in disrupting suction. 7. **Vibration or Movement:** Continuous vibration or movement of the object attached to the suction cup can weaken the seal over time, eventually leading to the loss of suction. 8. **Adding Weight Beyond the Limit:** Exceeding the weight limit for the suction cup can cause it to detach from the surface. This can be achieved by placing objects that are too heavy for the suction cup to support. It's worth noting that these methods are intentional and disruptive actions. In normal, proper use, suction cups are designed to create a reliable seal. Preventing these disruptions involves using suction cups within their specified weight limits, on clean and smooth surfaces, and avoiding intentional interference.

By using 7 inch or longer long flat sharp knife push the knife middle of left and right side of the unit you can eastly break the suction cup vacuum, and that's the end of that. Right after that the device comes right off the vehicle windshield.

They expected us to return the device to the nearest drop box. But in reality, these device would be ended up in the camp fire or into the ocean

Fun fact! If you turn on your windshield defroster for 13 to 17 minutes, you can break the seal with a credit card... Your welcome.

This is literal highway robbery.

This is extortion

Seen about 6 of these removed in under 4 mins was eating outside restaurant and watched as some Good Samaritans removed them after they where put on. Lol all you need is 1 cordless drill and BOSCH BL2731 1/16 In. x 12 In. Extra Length lay the bit flat on the wind in the middle of the device and drill thru suction cup shroud and suction cup repeat on other side alarm won’t sound until it freaks out when you lift it off a tow company came by as the guys left and where threatening one car owner but she knew bothering and drove off so sorry but you got a prove you tampered with it not some Good Samaritan

Seems like you could just drill thru it to remove it.

What if they are able to remove it without calling? I figure it would take me less than a minute and there has to be a dumpster nearby.

Slim jim and it's gonna be a river weight 😎

"You cant destroy that!" The fuck? I paid for it!

Id pay to get it off but tuff luck getting it back. Fancy firewood for me!

so u just keep dental floss in your car now. whoop dee doo.

A large magnet would solve the problem very fast. It can't snitch on anyone if the circuits are fried, lulz.

If they ever place one on my car I will smash it and take that smashed up thing to the nearest mall and display it to everyone. This is theft. I pay my taxes for this kind of shit to happen.

They cost 5000$? I’d be the one making a ransom demand for them to get it back for 2500$. Cash only please lol.

Wait...I can pay to have it removed on the spot but I have to return it to back to the installer after I take it off 😳...🤦🏽‍♂️

all you need to do is run your vehicle's windshield defroster for 15 minutes, and then use a credit card or similar thin piece of plastic to release the suction cup around the edge. Boom your device is useless 10/10 method must try again

Step 1: turn on vehicle Step 2: turn on window defroster Step3: wait for the heat to decrease suction Step 4: remove with slimjim Step 5: take out to desert and destroy device until you find the sim card Step 6: destroy or sell sim card Step 7: laugh maniacally

It has a lock. It can be defeated

There is no law that says they have to return it lol

If I pay to remove it and leave it on the ground and don’t return it what are they going to do about it?

I will be posting a video showing how to take these off easy without setting the alarm off. Takes less then 5 min to do it

What happens if you use a taser on it?

Just use some 3G/4G jammer to disable tracking and alarm report and drill a hole in the middle to eliminate suction, and you are done.

Na just put some slippery stuff on the windshield

You want them to return it? You have gps

Drill a hole in the Center of each panel to release suction, throw in dumpster, drive away.

Rubber and plastic won't work in Philly, we break shit like this. Too easy.

Turn your defrost on high wait 10 minutes all the pressure will be released. This shit should be illegal.

There also a emergency release on the barnical pry with a screw driver turn clockwise . Step two thow the barnical too the curbside

I see one so on my glass once and I cut it of. U have to cut it where it hold the glass with a cordless makita grinder it Alarm while u cutting it so u have to do it fast

I've got a Dewalt drill in my car....I can get that off in less time than it would take for the state to extort more money from me 🤷‍♂️

Imagine being chased by an attacker, you get to your car and this is on it.... over some dumbshit. Lawsuit waitiing to happen. Same with boots

Predatory business practice

A cordless drill and a drill bit is all you need to remove this. As far as the alarm? The majority of the public ignore alarms.

So you have to pay the fine then are expected to return it?! The audacity

That stupid thing is coming off. I have tools and skills. And that little alarm is not deterring me.

If you put a film on the glass, it's very easy to remove 😉

Yeah make it so they also have to drop off the device. I would say NO, your device, you come pick it up where it was put on. also depends on cost of ticket/tickets you have to get it on in first place. Tickets might be more then the cost of a new window. so they could just break the window out take it off the car and just leave it. Just call up insurance company and tell them you need new windshield replacement that window broke. also depends how good you are with drilling. could try to drill thur the device where each suction cups are to release the air. but again just depends on route you want to go.

Unless you have a towing license you can't use the device or boot it's illigal

Leave it on the side of the road. They can pick it up with their gps the same way they dropped that shit off

A large flat head screw breaks cover off. Then deal with alarm but release and reset are visible

1. I own a jeep, all I have to do is fold my windshield down. Or put a drill through it so the suction is released. Not a very smart idea.

This would make a great anti-theft device.

I had this put on my windshield 3 times lol I just brake my windshield and toss it to the side of road and just replace my windshield bro shit I'm from the hood lol that's how easily i take it off .I get my replacement windshield from scrap yard 75$ win win

Just drill it out it’s plastic 💀💀

I'd charge them for returning it. thats not my job, or my property.

To defeat it put sticky tape on your screen then it can't get a good suction and can easily be removed.

Park with wipers up

I just broke my window bc my insurance pays for new one lol

Is that a backup key lock above the keypad?

I'd have no problem if I had to pay for the additional time, but there's a penalty fee involved, just for being fifteen minutes or a half-hour late. I could understand it if someone was abusing the system but seriously? I can see these either being outlawed, hacked, or regulated a lot more heavily in the near future

Keep a cordless drill with you. Problem solved. One hole for each cup and a third to disable the alarm/GPS. I'd pay but Im sure people will get inventive.

and if this crap break the windshield

WD40 will solve the problem along with defrost windshield for 17 minutes.

As soon as a drunk driver gets in a car with that on sombody is going to get killed

A cordless drill and a 1/8" drill bit is all it takes to remover this stupid device yourself. Simply drill through where the suction cups are, (careful not to go to fare a hit your wind shield) a small hole in the suction cup will release it then through in the trash where it belongs.

I’m breaking my window and and calling safelight with insurance lol

After removing it, take it, pull the Sim card and put it in a hotspot device and free Internet

Lol... Drowning the speaker and drill the top

And i gotta return it too??.😅😅😅gtfoh!!

Allways keep a drill and 1/8 drill bit in car and drill 2 inches off center on each one and wait for a sucking noise done 😮note for emergency use only 😅😅😅

dental floss is your friend here. think about it.

Bet you can’t apply it to a cracked windshield…

Cordless drill with a shortened bit and they don’t float. Two holes all gone Fu!

I’m gunna take it off without you knowing and chuck it in the woods

drill a hole into the suction cups and off it comes.

Keep drill in car, got it.

I got the solution, and it’s free, grab a chainsaw and cut it

It would be eZ to slip under and break the seal.

I'm not returning it you put it on you can come get it off the ground

Yeah no, a long drill bit and a cordless drill that fuckers coming off.

Just break the window and go get it replaced for 80 bucks

Well a drill will work or just knock out windshield in my case is cheaper..lol

Fedor's Towing has absolutely no rights to hold a car hostage. And yes the way it sound that is what I am hearing. (If you dont pay you dont get your car)

it would be dropped off right where you put it. id brake my windshield and leave it.. it would be cheaper to replace the windshield than pay their fine

These are easily removed...

Put the video heaters on 15 minutes barnacle then comes off . Stupid idea, someone tried to drive with one on ..

Extortion!

Say it starts raining really bad the electric system gets wet then what?

Or you could break out your cordless drill and drill out the center of each box.

A simple drill at an angle, or a dremel will pop the suction cups. Then you can deliver it back through their front window of their office.

If you get a drill or saw that will destroy the suction cups. IF you get a can of the instant spray foam that will destroy the electronics. Why? Becasue some idiot put their trash on my car.

I could also remove it with an electric drill. Good device though.

Return it?? I'd much rather smash it off the ground