New technology is making auto thieves’ jobs harder, yet hundreds of thousands of motor vehicles are stolen each year.
Older vehicles are the most likely targets for auto thieves because they’re easier to steal, but no car is theft-proof, if someone wants that vehicle badly enough, they’ll find a way to get it.
You can reduce your chances for theft, by making use of anti-theft devices.These preventive systems help deter thieves and aid in the recovery of stolen motor vehicles.
Many new model vehicles are equipped with high-tech anti-theft technology, which aids as a deterrent to thieves such as tilt sensors and built in alarms to name a few.
Here’s a look at 6 auto theft deterrents
Keep the Keys
1 Sure it sounds like a no-brainer, but the first line of defense is taking the keys out of the ignition.
By leaving the keys in, you’ll shoot yourself in the foot. Leaving all your contents on the seat of an unlock vehicle while you run off to do some errands is asking for trouble. When you get back there may be an empty space where you were parked. Let common sense prevail.
2 Steering Wheel Lock
The Club, remain useful for deterring motor thieves. They’ve been around for decades and still function as a great devices, which lock your steering wheel into place, this makes it impossible to steer.
Some devices connect to both the steering wheel and brake or clutch pedal.
Rather than taking the time to unlock The Club, it will be quicker for thieves to target another choice.
3 Audible Alarms
The blaring of an alarm can attract attention to your vehicle. This can be enough for a thief to move on to another targeted vehicle.
To continue reading , purchase Vol. 8 #1 2015 issue
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New technology is making auto thieves’ jobs harder, yet hundreds of thousands of motor vehicles are stolen each year.
Older vehicles are the most likely targets for auto thieves because they’re easier to steal, but no car is theft-proof, if someone wants that vehicle badly enough, they’ll find a way to get it.
You can reduce your chances for theft, by making use of anti-theft devices.These preventive systems help deter thieves and aid in the recovery of stolen motor vehicles.
Many new model vehicles are equipped with high-tech anti-theft technology, which aids as a deterrent to thieves such as tilt sensors and built in alarms to name a few.
Here’s a look at 6 auto theft deterrents
Keep the Keys
1 Sure it sounds like a no-brainer, but the first line of defense is taking the keys out of the ignition.
By leaving the keys in, you’ll shoot yourself in the foot. Leaving all your contents on the seat of an unlock vehicle while you run off to do some errands is asking for trouble. When you get back there may be an empty space where you were parked. Let common sense prevail.
2 Steering Wheel Lock
The Club, remain useful for deterring motor thieves. They’ve been around for decades and still function as a great devices, which lock your steering wheel into place, this makes it impossible to steer.
Some devices connect to both the steering wheel and brake or clutch pedal.
Rather than taking the time to unlock The Club, it will be quicker for thieves to target another choice.
3 Audible Alarms
The blaring of an alarm can attract attention to your vehicle. This can be enough for a thief to move on to another targeted vehicle.
To continue reading , purchase Vol. 8 #1 2015 issue
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