Want To Avoid Car Theft? Here Are the Secrets

Prevention is better than cure and this should be your ‘mantra’ if you don’t want to be the next victim of car theft network that is active all over the world. Here is a statistic for you!

a vehicle is stolen every 27 seconds in a country like USA!

If motor vehicle departments of many countries are to be believed, over millions of cars are going to be stolen this year. But you are definitely not going to be one of those unfortunate car owners if you keep in mind the following tips:

Never forget these words LOCK and KEY

• Over fifty percent of the car thefts occur due to driver’s forgetfulness; either he leaves the car running, or he forgets the key in the ignition or sometimes forgets to lock the garage door or the door of the car itself.
• Make sure you roll up your windows, take the key and lock the door before leaving the car unattended.

Parking safety

• Attended car parks are safer than the unattended ones
• Make sure the car park is well lit
• The wheels should be turned toward the side in driveways in the parking position so that it can’t be easily towed away.

If you are leaving the car for an extended period of time, disable it by removing the electronic ignition fuse, coil wire, rotor distributor.

Don’t make it easy for the thief
Don’t leave the registration documents inside the Car. If you do this, it will make life easier for the thief who will use these documents to sell your stolen car. Preserve the title in a safe place at home.

Invest in Antitheft devices
To top your antitheft measure, invest in a range of antitheft devices for ultimate protection. The common antitheft devices include:

• Fuel-kill switches
• Ignition-kill switches
• Car alarms
• Steering wheel locks
• Immobilizers
• Glass sensors
• Radio receivers/transmitters

Make sure, all the devices are installed properly; otherwise it may affect the car’s electrical system. It will be prudent to seek the help of a professional in this case.

Never leave valuables in plain view, even if your car is locked.

Also check with vehicle theft tracking/security system to know whether your model belongs to the frequently stolen car model list.

Get the VIN number etched on the windows

Lastly, don’t get upset if the worst happens despite all your precautions: Inform the police as fast as possible including the location and time of the theft.