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Monday, November 24, 2008

Auto Theft Prevention Tip Sheet

While there is no foolproof way to safeguard a vehicle against theft, there are many "no cost" deterrents owners can use to protect themselves and their automobiles. For example, a thief's greatest enemy is time. The more difficult your vehicle is to steal, the longer it takes to be stolen. The longer it takes, the more likely it is that the thief will move on to an easier target.

Don't become complacent because you drive an older-model vehicle. Older vehicles can be resold quickly or stripped for parts. A vehicle's parts are worth two or three times the value of the vehicle.

Here are some tips to help protect you and your vehicle:

  • Close all windows, lock all doors and take the keys with you. In Florida, almost 25 percent of stolen vehicles had the keys in them.
  • Never hide a second set of keys anywhere on your vehicle. Thieves know all the hiding places.
  • Never leave your vehicle running, even if you will only be gone for a minute; Vehicles are commonly stolen at convenience stores, gas stations and ATMs.
  • Park in well-lighted areas. Over 50 percent of vehicle thefts occur at night.
  • Use your garage; lock both the vehicle and the garage. Locking both doors greatly reduces the chance of theft.
  • Keep your garage door opener with you. The thief may attempt to get into your house.
  • Don't leave your original registration or title in your car. File the title at home in a safe place and carry your registration in your purse or wallet. When sharing a vehicle, provide a copy of the registration to other drivers to carry in their purse or wallet. If a thief has these two documents, your car will be easier to sell.
  • Park in attended lots. Thieves don't like witnesses.
  • Park your vehicle with wheels turned toward the curb, even when parking in driveways and parking lots. This makes your vehicle difficult to tow.
  • Don't become complacent because you drive an older-model vehicle. Older cars can be resold quickly or stripped for parts. A vehicle's parts are worth two to three times the value of the car.
  • Put all packages and personal items out of sight. Items left in the open make your vehicle a more desirable target.
  • Have your VIN number etched onto your windows. This makes it difficult for a thief to switch VIN numbers on a stolen vehicle


                             

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