Vehicle Security
Tips to Prevent Motor Vehicle Theft
- When you park your car, close the windows, lock the doors
and take the key with you.
- If you must leave a key with a parking attendant, leave only
your vehicle's ignition key.
- Install and use anti-theft devices, whether an alarm or a protective
device like a club or a collar.
- Be sure to activate the device
every time you leave your vehicle.
- Park only in well-lighted areas near other vehicles.
- Keep valuables out of sight, preferably locked away in the trunk.
- Don't hide a spare key in a magnetic key box; thieves know all
the hiding places.
- At home, if possible, put your car away in a locked garage,
or at least parked in the driveway.
- If you have two cars and one of them is easy to break into,
then park it in your driveway so it's blocked by the other car.
- When you park your car, turn the front wheels to the left or
right and put the emergency brake on. This locks the wheels, making
it difficult for a thief to tow your car.
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