The CoverGirl Car Insurance Services guide to car security
A car is stolen every minute in the UK with thieves getting more sophisticated all the time. Every time a new security device is introduced car thieves come up with a new way to out fox owners. The cars most likely to be stolen by petty criminals are older cars without immobilisers and hi tech security features. Older vehicles are also likely to be stolen for spare parts. Familiar or common cars such as Fords and Vauxhall are also targeted frequently.
Having your car stolen or having possessions stolen from your car is more than an inconvenience, some people feel violated and very distressed at the thought of someone taking their personal property.
CoverGirl Car Insurance Services has compiled a list of top tips for reducing the probability of your car being stolen. You can also reduce the likelihood that thieves will break into your vehicle and steal your belongings. Avoid becoming a victim by doing the following:
- Lock the car every time you leave it. Even if you are popping into the house for something you’ve forgotten. Lock every window and every door and don’t forget the boot and the sunroof.
- Don’t leave the car running outside your house with the keys in the ignition. Many cars are stolen this way while their owners wait for the vehicle to warm up or defrost in the winter.
- Never leave anything on display. It may sound obvious but leaving your stereo or wallet in the car is asking for a thief to smash the window and take your belongings. Thieves have been known to break into cars for chocolate bars or cigarettes.
- When you are in the car hide all your valuables. In the past thieves have smashed car windows to grab handbags and laptops while the vehicle is waiting at traffic lights. Similarly they have just opened unlocked doors and helped themselves.
- If you have a garage you should use it. Many home owners have a garage but don’t use it because it is full to the brim with DIY tools, bikes and lawnmowers. Using your garage will also lower your car insurance premiums.
- All valuable sound equipment and other in car technology should be marked with the vehicle registration number. You should also make a note of all serial numbers for future reference.
- Have the vehicle registration number etched into all windows so that the registration plates cannot be changed if the car is stolen. The car will still be identifiable.
- Park your car somewhere that is well lit and preferably somewhere that has CCTV cameras in operation.
- Look after your keys. Car thieves have an easy ride when they can get at your car keys. If you leave them on a table in a pub or in your open handbag then they can easily slip them away from under your nose.
Following these simple precautions will help to reduce the car crime figures in the UK. Avoid becoming a statistic and secure your car.
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