Preventing Auto Thefts
What you can do:
No amount of prevention can guarantee that your car will not be stolen, but by taking a few simple precautions you can greatly reduce your chances of becoming another auto theft victim.
- Close your windows, lock your doors, conceal your valuables and take your keys.
- Use a steering column locking device.
- Engrave your vehicle ID number on your windshield.
- Use an alarm that shuts off your electrical or fuel systems when activated.
- Park your car in well lighted, well traveled areas.
- Put all packages out of sight.
- Install a hidden ignition "kill" switch.
- Park your car in your garage at home.
- Do not store spare keys in or around your vehicle.
Remember:
If you leave your car unlocked, leave your keys in the car, or leave your valuables in sight, your chances of becoming a victim is:1 in 30
If you lock your car, take your keys, and conceal your valuables your chances of becoming a victim is:
1 in 1000
If you lock your car, take your keys, conceal your valuables, and use a visible anti-theft device the chances of becoming a victim is:1 in 30,000
Other links:
- http://www.auto-theft.info/
- http://www.heatreward.com/devices.html
- https://secure1.insweb.com/learningcenter/articles/auto-devices.htm
- http://www.getfacts.org/prevention.html
- http://www.ravelco.com/history.htm
- http://www.transalt.org/info/caralarms/11prevention.html
- http://www.lojack.com/anti_theft_device.html
- http://www.valvoline.com/carcare/articleviewer.asp?pg=ccr20030801tp&print=true
