How to Prevent car Theft in a big City
It’s hard for people living in small towns to imagine this, but car theft is a major problem in big cities. In fact, we recently had a customer come into our dealership and ask us for some tips to prevent car theft. We thought that some of our readers might be wondering the exact same thing. Therefore, we have decided to dedicate this article to discussing how to prevent car theft in a big city, continue reading to learn more about this story.
Always Lock Your car
The easiest way to prevent most car theft is to always lock your car when you are not driving it. This sounds like common sense, but there is a large percentage of the population that rarely ever locks their cars. Leaving your car unlocked, especially in a big city, is a very easy way to get your car stolen. So make a habit out of locking your car every time that you walk away from it.
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Install an Anti-Theft Device
Most brand new vehicles come with anti-theft devices as a standard feature. However, if you are driving an older pre-owned vehicle it may not have one. If you are in that situation, we recommend having an anti-theft device with an alarm installed on your vehicle. The alarm can be especially effective at deterring potential thieves.
Hide Your Registration and Title
If a thief has your registration and title they are much more likely to get away with the crime. Therefore, we recommend hiding your registration somewhere that a thief will never find them.
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Set Your Parking Brake
Finally, we recommend turning your wheels towards the curb and setting your parking brake whenever you leave your vehicle. This will prevent thieves from towing away your car while you are gone.