10 Steps to Avoid Getting Your Car Stolen

10 Steps to Avoid Getting Your Car Stolen 1. Park somewhere public that has plenty of light. A thief is less likely to attempt a robbery if he can be easily detected. 2. When a vehicle is purchased, confirm that it has an anti-theft device or alarm system. 4. Don't leave personal items in open view. Thieves are more likely to steal your car if they have already broken inside to steal your goods. 3. 5. Always lock your doors. Even if you are gone for a few minutes be mindful that theft can Do not leave the keys in the ignition! Even if you are in a hurry, don't make your vehicle an easy target. happen in seconds. 6. Purchase an aftermarket anti-theft device. A popular device for extra protection is The Club. 7. Keep the windows rolled up when you park. 8. 10. Don't leave a spare key where it can be found. Preventing yourself from being locked out may not be with Don't leave a vehicle turned on and unattended. Even if you need to briefly run into a store, turn the car off and bring the keys with you. worth the risk of a stolen car. 9. Get your windows tinted. A car thief is less likely to break into your car if they cannot see the interior. NICB's Layered Approach to Theft Protection NICB Tracking devices signal police or a monitoring station when the vehicle is stolen. Tracking Devices NATIONAL INBURANCE CRIME BUREAU * Certain systems use telematics which utilize both GPS and Telematics wireless technology that allow for remote monitoring of a vehiçle from a computer. Use a device that inhibits the flow of electricity or prevents thieves from hot-wiring. Immobilizing * smart keys * starter & fuel disabler Device Popular Devices * fuse cut-offs * ignition authentication * kill switches Implement a clearly visible device that warns thieves your car is protected. Warning audible alarms * anti-theft decals Device Popular Devices * brake locks * window etching * wheel locks * steering wheel locks The simplest and most cost-effective way to prevent car theft. Common * always take your keys from the ignition Sense Always * lock your doors and roll up your windows * don't park in the dark Most Stolen Cars in the U.S. 2010 Top 10 Most Stolen Cars in the U.S. 2010 Top 10 Least Stolen Cars in the U.S. ( 1994 Honda Accord ( Ford Freestyle ( 1995 Honda Civic 1 Saturn Relay 1 1991 Toyota Camry 1 Toyota Prius ( 1999 Chevrolet Pickup ( Volvo V70 ( 1997 Ford F-150 ( Ford Focus ( 2004 Dodge Ram ( VW New Beetle 1 2000 Dodge Caravan ( Buick Terraza 1 1994 Acura Integra 1 Subaru Forester 1 2002 Ford Explorer 1 Buick Rainier 1 1999 Ford Taurus 1 Mercedes E Class Car Theft Facts 4 of the top 5 cities for car theft are located in California. * Stockton 40% of automobile theft in the U.S. occurs in port and border cities in close proximity * San Francisco * Modesto to the U.S. Mexico border. * San Diego Reported Car Thefts in 2010 for every 100,000 238.8 there were = 50,000 Car Thefts Residents in 2010 Car Thefts OO0 737,142 SOURCE http://www.free-car-insurance-quote.us/car-insurance-rates/car-theft-statistics-2011 https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/fact_sheets http://www.carinsurance.com/Articles/content40.aspx https://www.nicb.org/ A Autolnsurance.nfo Layer Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4