Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft
These days, even buying a second-hand vehicle, let alone a new one, has become a dream. Not only that, but protecting a vehicle bought with difficulty has become a very hard task for us. The reason for this is the increase in vehicle thieves these days. So, a big problem for vehicle owners is how to protect a vehicle from being stolen. That's why today MotorGuide tells you how to protect your vehicle from theft.
First, let's look at the reasons that lead to vehicle theft.
- Not locking vehicles
- Leaving the key in the vehicle
- Parking vehicles in deserted areas
- Not taking steps to protect vehicles
- Not being vigilant enough about the vehicle
How are vehicles stolen?
Some thieves steal vehicles under the guise of taking a ride for hire. They deceive the driver, take them to a deserted location, intimidate them with weapons, and snatch the vehicle. Similarly, they present fake documents at vehicle rental places, rent a vehicle, and then steal it. So, you need to be careful about these things.
Others come after seeing vehicle sale advertisements in newspapers, claim they want to test drive the vehicle, and then steal it under the guise of a 'trial.' Similarly, individuals who come this way claim to pay an advance in front of a lawyer and continue paying finance installments, then steal the vehicle. For such acts, they use fake documents or information of deceased persons.
In addition to these methods, thieves cunningly steal vehicles parked on the road during the night.
Now let's see what we can do to prevent vehicle theft.
Lock the vehicle.
These days, vehicles are mostly stolen not by breaking windows. When stealing a vehicle, thieves first check if it is locked. Because they aim to steal the vehicle quickly and leave the scene. So, the first thing you need to do to protect your vehicle from theft is to keep it locked. When a vehicle is always locked this way, the chances of a thief targeting it are greatly reduced.
Keep the vehicle key safe.
You've locked and protected your vehicle, but have you thought about its key? So, if you lock your vehicle, you must definitely keep the key or key fob safe. Because otherwise, if your vehicle key is lost and falls into the hands of a thief, there's a high chance they will steal the vehicle. When a vehicle is locked, it's very difficult to steal it without the key or key fob.
If you are selling your vehicle and meeting a prospective buyer, keep the vehicle key in your sight. Because thieves can clone the key and use it later to steal your vehicle. Therefore, lock the vehicle and keep the key safe.
Park vehicles responsibly.
When you go on a trip in a vehicle, do not park in isolated places. If you leave your vehicle on a well-lit and busy street to go somewhere, limit it to only five or ten minutes. If possible, always try to park only in well-lit and staffed car parks or Park Mark certified areas. If you do this, the chances of your vehicle being stolen will decrease.
Install security locks inside the vehicle.
Adding extra security to a vehicle to protect it from thieves is very good. Things like steering wheel locks, pedal boxes, and gear stick locks can be used in the vehicle.
Install an alarm system.
Installing an alarm system in a vehicle is a very good measure to prevent theft. If thieves know that a vehicle has an alarm system, they will avoid stealing that vehicle. If thieves attempt to enter the vehicle, the loud siren sound frightens them and alerts those nearby. Additionally, the latest alarm systems include motion sensors and GPS tracking. If a vehicle is stolen, it can be tracked through a special application. Therefore, install an alarm system to protect your vehicle.
If you are buying a used vehicle, you should check if it is properly registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles before purchasing. Because someone might offer you a stolen vehicle at a low price, claiming they need money urgently. Buying such stolen vehicles can make us complicit in a crime.
So today we talked about how to protect your vehicle from theft. So, you should try these things. If you do these things, you can keep your vehicle without fear.
