Auto theft is big business. To help prevent your car from being stolen, VinAudit has put together some tips to reduce the odds of your vehicle being stolen.
What Attracts A Car Thief
Leaving your car unlocked or the windows down.
Leaving your keys in the car or a spare key hidden in the car.
Leaving your car unattended.
Parking in poorly lit places with low visibility.
Leaving valuables and packages in your car.
Cars not protected with an anti-theft device.
How To Protect Your Car
Lock your car, keep its windows up and close the sunroof.
Don’t leave valuables in plain sight.
Park in attended lots or well-lit areas with lots of foot traffic.
Never leave your vehicle running while unattended, even if just for a while.
When parked, always use your emergency brake.
Engrave your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on expensive parts, glass and accessories to make them unattractive to thieves and hard to dispose of.
Install hidden ignition kill switches to make your vehicle difficult to start.
If your vehicle has an alarm system, use it.
