Preventing Vehicle Theft

October 07, 2016

Follow these simple steps:

• When leaving your vehicle, make sure the visible interior is empty. Lock parcels and other valuables in the trunk.
• Remove your stereo's faceplate and take it with you whenever you leave your vehicle. If this option isn't possible, consider investing in a vehicle anti-theft device like a vehicle alarm.
• Never leave your vehicle running and unattended, even with the car locked.
• Always shut windows tightly and lock all doors.
• Don't leave a set of keys in the vehicle and don't mark your keys with personal identification or your vehicle's licence plate number.
• Don't leave your vehicle registration in your car.
• Avoid parking your vehicle in dark areas or near trees or fences, which provide hiding places for thieves.
• Always keep your vehicle inside the garage, if you have one. Keep all doors and windows of both the vehicle and garage shut and locked.