The humble car alarm has been around almost as long as the car itself, first being developed by an unknown prisoner in Denver, circa 1913. To the security-conscious motorist, they make a lot of sense.

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If you are inside the car with either the alarm on, the steering wheel locked, or the ignition refusing to turn, place your key in the ignition and turn the car on, but don't try to start the engine.

DEAR SLEEPY: Write the couple a note and explain that for the last six months their car alarm has been waking you up. Point out that the cause may be their cat jumping on the vehicle in the wee ...