Most of the time, having your vehicle stolen is preventable. There are certain things you can do in order to make your vehicle less theft-attractive.
Here are a few tips you can use that may protect your vehicle:
• Lock your vehicle at all times, even when driving.
• Never leave your keys in the car when parked. Always close all of the windows and the sunroof.
• Don’t leave your car running and unattended.
• Store any valuables away so they’re not in plain sight to a passerby. If you can, avoid leaving any valuables in your car altogether.
• Don’t leave your vehicle’s title in the car. Many times thieves that get pulled over get away from the police because they can present the auto registration.
• Avoid any areas that are prone to crime and choose an alternate route, even if it takes longer.
• If your vehicle doesn’t have an anti-theft system, have one installed. Vehicle thieves are more reluctant to steal a vehicle if they know it can be recovered quickly.
• Be extra cautious where you park your vehicle at night. Thieves prefer to work in darker times of the day. If possible, park in a well-lit area.
• Have etched on each of your windows your car’s vehicle identification number (VIN). Thieves are less likely to steal your car if you do this since they don’t want to go to the expense of replacing all that glass.
• When on an incline, put your car in park or in gear and turn the wheels toward the curb or other obstruction. Doing so will make it more difficult for thieves to have your vehicle towed.
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