In North America today, a vehicle is stolen every few seconds. Consider this, in less time that it takes you to unlock your door, fasten your seat belt, start your engine, a car is stolen. Recently according to the USA Uniform Crime Report, more than $14 BILLION WAS LOST NATIONWIDE to motor vehicle thefts. Motor vehicle thefts account for over 12 percent of all property crimes, and the incidence of these thefts are increasing every year. Eighty percent of the vehicles stolen were cars and more than 15 percent were trucks. The average value per stolen vehicle was estimated at over $15,000.00. These grim statistics show that motor vehicle theft is a big business for the criminal population. If auto theft were a corporation...it would rank among the top twenty five of the Fortune 500. Because of this the security of your vehicle has become more and more important. Only a few short years ago many people didn't feel the need to even lock there vehicles, but today it's very important. Keep in mind that car thieves are often professionals. There well aware of the risks of being caught and how to recognize those risks. The thief's chief enemy is time. The more time a thief spends trying to break into your car, the greater the chance he'll be caught, so he will always go for the car that's the easiest to steal. Below we have some tip for you to use as an aid only. Remember, it's up to you!
Tips For You
Take your keys, lock your car, never, never hide a second key in or on your car, never leave your vehicle running, even for a second. Do not leave things on your seat were they can be seen, put them in the trunk or under the seat. Always park in a well lighted parking lot, this is also for your safety as well. Try to use your emergency brake when you park and park near a curb. This makes it hard to tow away. Never leave your title in your car, ever. If you loose only one key and your keys are computerized, then call us or a locksmith in your area to reprogram the key/s that you still have. This will erase your lost key/s so they can no longer start your car. Leave some kind of card with your name and address on it hidden in the vehicle like under the back seat, up under the dash, slide it down by the window inside the door, under the mat in the trunk. this will help identify your car later. A basic alarm system for your vehicle will help some, it makes people look toward the sound of the noise. Have something installed to kill the starter. We do this too. If you have a garage try to use it. For a copy of these and other safety tips, go to our contact page and leave an Email.
Take The Keys With You!
Park under a light.
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