protecting your car from thieves 


car theft is a problem the world over. If you’ve ever been a victim of it you know how much distress and inconvenience it can cause, not to mention the financial loss if you don’t have insurance… You can help avoid this particular brand of automotive catastrophe, though, by taking a few commonsense precautions.

Lock Up

Always lock your car and completely close all windows and sunroofs when it’s unoccupied. Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? But it’s estimated that around half of the cars stolen each year are unlocked at the time.

Watch Those Keys

Don’t leave your car with the keys in the ignition. You might not think dashing in to drop off a DVD would give a thief time to make off with your vehicular pride and joy – but you’d be wrong. A fifth of stolen cars come with a matching set of keys.

Your Spare Set

Don’t keep a spare set of keys in your car – even if you hide them under the seat. Car thieves make a career out of what they do, they’ll find your keys no matter where you hide them.

park Carefully

Think about where you park. Choose busy, well-lit areas where the threat of observation will deter thieves. If you use a parking lot, try to find one with an attendant. At home, if you have a garage – use it. And lock the door.

valuable Items

Don’t tempt fate. Leaving valuable items visible in your car is as good as a neon sign asking thieves to smash your windows and take your property.

Alarms

Consider installing an alarm. Given a choice between an un-alarmed car and one that will wail at 100 decibels if tampered with, most self-respecting car crooks will go for the quieter option. If you do install an alarm, let the crims know by


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