Unfortunately, auto theft is commonplace these days, with organized crime rings leading the charge, generally to export vehicles overseas. Protect your vehicle with these tips:
- Park your vehicle in a locked garage, or if you must park outside, be sure the area is well-lit.
- Keep your vehicle locked with windows closed.
- Take valuables out of your vehicle.
- Don’t leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
- Install an audible alarm that goes off if your vehicle is tampered with.
- Have a sticker or unique identifier on your vehicle.
- For keyless cars, keep your fob in a metal box or Faraday box far away from the parked car (i.e., not near the front door) to block the signals that allow thieves to steal keyless cars.
- Install a kill switch (when the car is parked the driver manually switches it off, severing the electrical connection between the battery and the onboard electronics, so a thief can’t make off with it).Use a steering wheel locking device to deter thieves.
Ultimately, if you make use of these tips another vehicle is going to be a lot more enticing to take off with than yours.