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CAR SECURITY

Picture of car being broken into
CAR SECURITY:
 
Leaving items in your car, no matter how valuable, will increase the risk of you becoming a victim of car crime.  An old coat for example, may be of little value to you, however, to a criminal it may contain money, documents etc. 
 
Satellite navigation equipment is becoming more popular with motorists, and more popular with criminals.  Once an opportunist criminal sees this equipment in the car, it can be quick and easy to 'smash and grab' the system.  Quick and easy for the criminal, inconvenient and costly for you.  Please go to the page on Sat Nav security for more information.
 
Reduce your risk of becoming a victim of vehicle crime by following these quick and easy safety steps:
 
 
  • Lock the doors and close the windows and sun roof when you leave the car for any length of time.
 
  • Remember to lock your car when you go to pay for petrol.  Never leave you keys in the car whilst you go to pay, as a potential thief could easily drive of with your car.
 
  • Never leave anything on display in your car – even a jacket can seem like an appealing target for a thief as it may contain money or something valuable.  If you can't take items with you, lock them in the boot out of sight.
 
  • Remove the stereo if you can.
 
  • Tuck in wing mirrors and put the aerial down to discourage vandals.
 
  • Never store your cars documents in the car.
 
  • A Thatcham-compliant immobiliser or steering lock can help secure older vehicles.
 
  • Think about having the windows etched with the car’s registration number or the last seven digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN), or some other unique identifying number linked to a recognised database.
 
  • Keep your car keys out of sight, even in your house, so that someone breaking in cannot steel your car too.