tips to protect your car from theft

  tips to protect your car from theft

Thieves are getting smarter, using smart keys to steal cars and swapping vehicle identification numbers to avoid detection. So, how do you protect yourself from becoming a victim of car theft? Be vigilant about your car insurance and take preventive measures to keep your car safe. Here are things you can do to help protect your car from theft.

Car theft prevention tips.

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Lock your doors

Keeping doors locked is the first step in deterring a thief. It's a good idea to get in the habit of checking your car doors.

Get your keys out of the car

Don't leave your keys in the boot, says the National Insurance Crime Bureau. If your key is in the car, the thief can simply break the window and drive off. It is also cautioned against leaving your car running, even if you are going to a shop for a quick errand. A running car can be an easy sign for a thief, especially if it's unattended or unlocked.

Do not leave a spare key near your vehicle

- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that you take your keys with you when you leave your vehicle. Some people keep a spare key under the car or in the glove box, just in case they get locked, but thieves know where to look for an extra key, and while being denied access to your car is a pain, consider the potential hassle of having your car stolen.

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Close the windows

Keep Windows Completely Closed A thief can simply gain access to your car through an open window where he takes what he can reach or open the door to gain full access to your car and everything in it.

Park in well-lit areas

Avoid standing in dimly lit places or places that passers-by will not see immediately. We recommend standing under the light and in an area where traffic is high, as this may help deter thieves if they know they can be seen easily.

The warning

Install an audible alarm system and an anti-theft device

We recommend installing an audible alarm system, if your vehicle is not equipped with one, and using a visual anti-theft device. The audible alarm is designed to emit a loud noise, often a car horn, if someone attempts to enter the vehicle while the alarm is on. The unwanted attention the noise attracts may chase away a potential thief. There is a very wide variety of car alarms available, but keep in mind that you may need to install a mechanic or an alarm technician for you especially if the installation requires working with the vehicle's wiring system.

Visual devices such as a locking steering wheel, window pattern, or an alarm system flashing light may also be sufficient to deter a car thief. If they are not sure they can drive away quietly or are afraid of being caught, they may avoid your car altogether.

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Install the immobilizer system

- Thieves can bypass your start via your car's hot wires, but you can help prevent this with an immobilizer system. Immobilizer systems may include smart keys, immobilizer switches, and wireless ignition authentication. They will basically disable the car so the thief can't get away with it.

Install a tracking system

You may want to consider installing a tracking system, which can also be called a vehicle recovery system. (As with other alarms, you may need to have the device professionally installed) When your vehicle is stolen, this tracking system will use wireless technology and/or GPS to send a signal to the police or service monitoring your vehicle's location. This may help the police to recover your vehicle faster.

Do not leave valuables in your car

- One way to attract thieves is to leave a handbag, cell phone, or other high-value item in a highly visible area of your car. It's best to leave anything of value at home, but if you must have something important with you, keep it out of sight. We also recommend putting your valuables in the trunk before you get to where you want them to be, as some car park thieves, looking for people to move things into the trunk as soon as you leave the car, will break into the trunk to take what you have stashed away .