Most of us don’t think about car theft prevention until it’s too late. But the fact is, learning how to prevent a car theft is knowledge you need. Here are a few tips to help you prevent your car from being stolen.
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Always lock your doors and windows and keep the keys with you. Even with today’s remote keyless entry systems, a surprising number of motorists still don’t bother to close their windows and lock up their vehicle. Never hide a second set of keys in your car. It might seem like a good idea, but thieves know all the hiding places.
Try to park your car in a secure attended car park if you are leaving it anywhere public. Park your car under a street lamp or in well lit open space if possible. If you do use a parking garage, try to park as close to the attendant or a security camera as possible.
Use the security features your car already has. Many modern cars have systems which enable them to lock automatically as you pull away. Enabling these systems will help protect you of having your car stolen.
Use a steering wheel lock. Steering wheel locks make it very difficult for thieves to drive away with your vehicle. They could be a good investment especially if you park your car on the road at night.
Park your vehicle with wheels turned toward the curb. Many car thieves use tow trucks to steal vehicles, so make your car tough to tow away. Wheels should also be turned to the side in driveways and parking lots so the vehicle can only be towed from the front.
Have your car’s vehicle identification number (VIN) etched on each of the windows. Car thieves want to get off cheap. They don’t want to go to the expense of replacing all the glass. This would deter a thief planning to disguise the identity of your car by changing its appearance.
