You car is probably one of the most expensive items you have

ever purchased. Therefore you must protect it well to help you

keep your car and belongings from being stolen or vandalized.

Here are some important tips for the security of your vehicle:

Tip 1: Park in a Well Lit Area

Places which are well lit and have a lot of traffic are the

best place to park your car. No sensible thief will steal a

vehicle where there are a lot of people around.

Tip 2: Don’t Attract Attention

Attracting attention tells people that you have something

valuable in your car. Don’t attract attention by placing high

valued items in full view. Hide them away or risk losing the

whole vehicle!

Tip 3: Take your Belongings with You

Take everything out of your car. Anything that can call

attention probably will, and thieves love to hotwire cars that

have expensive things inside. Don't leave in plain view any

money, electronic items or expensive items.

Tip 4: Thieves Love Audio Equipment as Much as You do

A good snatch-and-grab man can get a stereo out of a car in

seconds, often before passers-by even notice. So to make sure

that your equipment is safe, you should make it difficult for

the thief. Some companies make accessory frames that bolt your

head unit securely to the car's body.

Tip 5: Get an Alarm System

Although an alarm system will not get the police rushing to

your vehicle or get passer-bys restraining the thief, it will

however lessen the time a thief can work your vehicle.

Furthermore, many theirs will not even attempt your vehicle if

they see that you have a security system installed.

Tip 6: If You can Help it, Don’t Customize

Tinted windows, custom wheels, fog lights, all these

accessories attract thieves. You car will of course look like a

powerful vehicle, but that means more thieves would want your

car as well. If you really want to add performance accessories

to your vehicle, don't tell the whole world about it. Install

them where no one can see them. Have your car look like

something fresh out of the factory.

Tip 7: Lock at All Times

Last but not least, no matter how long (or how short) you are

going to be away from your vehicle, lock your vehicle. Make

sure there is no way for anybody to get in, be it passenger

doors, the boot or even the sun-roof. That short 2 minutes you

don’t lock your vehicle can be costly.