Theft of valuables from a car is already taken for granted. It originated as soon as the first car was invented. A resident of any country, regardless of the level of development of law enforcement agencies, can run into auto theft at the most inopportune moment. Even an armored and bulletproof car can be opened by an experienced burglar in less than half a minute.
Currently, there are several ways to protect your property to minimize the likelihood of theft. But be that as it may, you should not faithfully rely on luck and the well-coordinated work of the police, as well as the opportunity to carry out the stolen vehicle check. It would be much wiser to use some useful tips. The more carefully and seriously you take these tips, the safer both the car and its contents will be.
The criminal commits theft to take possession of the car, and if the car is protected to the maximum, then, most likely, they will choose another, more accessible value. An almost unprotected car is easy money for any thief since in this case, the risk is minimal. Ordinary negligence in the form of leaving keys in the ignition or unlocking the car door increases the risk of theft of things from the passenger compartment or the vehicle itself. Let’s take a closer look at several basic rules to avoid such troubles.
Close doors and windows and keep keys in a safe place
Most motorists will find this requirement meaningless since everyone adheres to it anyway. But here we are talking about closing the doors after the driver and passengers get inside the car. Some criminals who do not want to deal with the alarm, fearing damage to the car, can either throw the driver out of the car by force or lure them out of it by deception. The presence of passengers in the car, of course, can frighten off criminals, but for complete safety, it is worth blocking all the doors from the inside.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the windows, doors, and sunroof (if equipped) are closed. For some intruders, even a slightly ajar window will allow them to open the car and take valuables with the help of special modern equipment.
Criminals can take possession of a car by stealing the keys from the owner. Currently, there are numerous options to make a copy of keys and a copy of the key from the alarm. That is why the keys should not be left unattended in the presence of strangers, whether in the office or at a party. Do not give your car keys to employees of gas stations or parking attendants.
Do not store a spare key inside the vehicle. First of all, it may be needed if the main key is lost, and being in a closed car, it will not provide proper assistance. It can also be lost by picking up random fellow travelers, and you will not immediately detect the loss.
Keep the vehicle alarm system model secret
Some car owners, when purchasing the latest version of the alarm system, and even the most famous brand, consider it their duty to notify everyone (including intruders) about this and place a sticker with the manufacturer’s logo on the car. Most likely, the purpose of such manipulations is to scare off the robber. In fact, these actions work in reverse. The logo provides complete information for the criminal about what tools are needed to open your car.
But the flashing LED does not give any information about the model or the level of protection of the security system. Such a beacon will be able to protect property in the car from petty criminals who steal things by breaking the windows of cars that are not equipped with a security system.
Protect your property so that not to regret the outcome.
