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Vehicle theft and prevention tips
There are many things you can do to prevent car theft. We’ll start with the common-sense things that will deter opportunistic thieves. These may sound obvious but you’d be surprised how many times cars get stolen because you dropped your guard and forgot the basics.
Stop the opportunist
Always shut the doors, windows and sunroof and lock the car. It sounds silly but if you are leaving the car, even for a second, make sure the car is secure.
Secure your keys
With increasing levels of security on new cars, getting hold of the keys may be the only way a thief can steal the car, and breaking into houses to steal car keys is becoming more common. Make sure that the keys are in a hidden location and not visible through a window or door
Hide personal belongings
Theft of contents accounts for a large percentage of all automotive theft crimes, so leaving something on display in the car is just inviting trouble. It takes seconds to smash a car window and take your property. Bags, phones, laptops and portable satellite navigation systems are all popular targets for thieves, so remove any trace of them.
Park safely
If you have to park, use a well lit secure car park, preferably one with monitored or barrier entry and exits. If you have to park on the street, find a well lit public area rather than a private alleyway. Criminals prefer not to be watched if they can help it, so don’t make their lives easier.
Towing theft
To minimise your chances of your car getting towed away by a thief, always leave the car in gear if it has a manual gearbox, or in park if an automatic. Always put the emergency park/handbrake on. Turn the steering wheel to point the front wheels to the kerb.
Extra security
If your car does not have an electronic engine immobiliser fitted as standard equipment, have a recognised professional fit an approved system to your car that disables the ignition.
Alongside an electronic immobiliser, a visual and physical deterrent can put off potential thieves, like steering wheel and gearshift locks.
While many ignore car alarms nowadays, they will still attract unwanted attention for the would-be-thief who may decide to run for it rather than get noticed.
Tracking systems that monitor the car and report its location to the police can be excellent investments on more expensive cars, and if fitted along with the other devices here might result in lower insurance premiums.
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