Car theft is something no one ever wants to experience, and there are many steps you can take to ensure it doesn’t happen to you. With the holiday season right around the corner, car burglaries start to rise. Read on to see our top five tips for keeping your car and your belongings safe from thieves.
One of the most important things to do every time you leave your vehicle is to make sure it’s locked! Even if you’re just running inside somewhere for a few minutes, always take your keys with you and double-check to make sure all doors are secured.
Another simple way to avoid burglaries is to always turn your vehicles off. This goes hand in hand with not leaving your keys in the vehicle. Often, as it gets colder, people will start their cars to warm up and then head back inside. Completely shut off your engine anytime you aren’t inside the car!
Ensure that all your valuables and belongings are safely stowed away. Never leave anything in plain view and be sure to keep your registration in your wallet or purse. That way in the unfortunate chance that your car does get stolen, you’ll still have access to it.
Fourth on our list is choosing your parking space wisely. Sometimes we park further away to get more daily steps in, however, this can encourage carjackers. Make sure you are in well-lit areas with lots of foot traffic so that there are people around to report suspicious activity. If you have to leave your car somewhere overnight, always go for lots with round-the-clock security.
Finally, pay close attention to your surroundings and always be vigilant. Keep an eye out for anyone that seems suspicious and make sure you aren’t distracted as you’re getting into and out of your car.
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