Protect
Yourself from Auto Theft
by SolveYourProblem.com
It
is true that once your precious car is out of your hand it
becomes very difficult to track down your vehicle. Presently
vehicle theft has become the nation's number one property crime.
More than half a million vehicles wind up in the hands of thieves
every year. Though there are law enforcement personnel for
investigating and tracking down lost cars, sometimes they have
very little to go on if they do not have any suspects or eyewitness.
Following certain simple guidelines will prevent car theft
more often than not.
You
may try the following tips for the protection of your car.
Common
Sense Approach: These are some common and
simple suggestions that you should follow to protect
your car.
- Always
keep your car locked.
- Take
out the keys of your car from ignition when leaving your
seat.
- Close
all windows of your car when leaving.
- Park
your car in well-lit areas.
- Avoid
parking in secluded or isolated places.
- Don’t
keep a spare set of keys inside the car.
- Don’t
leave your car engine running when you visit places like
ATMs, banks,
gas stations or
small stores.
- When
you are parking your car, always use emergency brakes.
- If
your car will remain unattended for a long time, remove
the ignition fuse,
coil
wire and
distributor
rotor.
Audible
or visible device: There are some common anti-theft
devices available to attach on your vehicle.
- Audible
alarm system
- Steering
wheel locks
- Tire
locks
- Steering
column collar
- Theft
deterrent decals
- Wheel
locks
- VIN
etching on windows
Vehicle
immobilizer: These are some devices that will
prevent thieves from bypassing your ignition and “hotwiring”
your car.
Some common vehicle immobilizers you can use are:
- Smart
key with a computer chip
- Fuse
cut-off
- Kill
switch
- Starter,
ignition and fuel disabler
Tracking
Systems: This is a high tech device, which you can
hide in your car. This device emits signal to the police when
a car is reported stolen. This system is very effective in
tracing a stolen car.
Apart
from taking these preventive measures, also consider certain
other things. Always be alert and take precautions
while driving. When you are getting into your car, look
around and be alert about your surroundings. Check
your back seat before starting your car. Make sure your locked
doors
are still locked
when you return. Always keep your cell phone with you and know
the emergency numbers.
When you are buying a new car make sure you are buying from
a genuine dealer. Be cautious about ad-s in newspapers and
other publications. If you are buying a used car, ensure that
the car is not stolen by researching its Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
Vehicle crime has become a big business. Car crime rings make
huge profits at your expense. Protecting your car from theft
is your moral responsibility, as well as being in your own
interest. #
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SolveYourProblem.com : 2007
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