Tips to Keep Your Car Secure
Did you know: Car theft is one of the most common crimes in India. Close to 36,000 vehicles are stolen every year, according to official numbers.
Gone are the days when a car was just a luxury. In a world where everybody seems to be pressed for time, having a car saves you a lot of your time, and makes life simpler, and convenient. Apart from being useful, your car is also one of your most precious possessions.
But what if one morning you find your car missing from where you parked it last night? Of course, it would be quite a terrible feeling. Thus, to ensure that you do not lose your prized possession, here are some security tips to protect your car.
Tips to keep your car safe:
Install a Car Alarm System
It is very important to install a car alarm system in your vehicle. It would detect almost all signs of intrusion and alert you of a possible danger. Whether someone tries to open the bonnet or put force on the door of your car, the electronic device would be able to detect everything. It sounds a loud siren when any such thing is detected by the alarm system.
Remove the Battery when Going on a Vacation
Always make it a point to take out your car’s battery and keep it inside your house or in a secure place, before you leave for a tour. Since acar cannot run without the battery, stealing it would become highly difficult. Keeping away your battery will also prevent it from going dead despite not being used for days on end.
Park Your Car in a Safe Place
Be sure to find a well-lit and well-attended area to park your car. Always remember, ‘Out of sight is out of safety’. So ensure that you park your car at the busiest location possible. Prefer parking your car at authorized parking lots and petrol pumps rather than leaving it on the street.
Don’t-Keep-Spare-Keys-in-The-Car> Don’t Keep Spare Keys in The Car
A thief can break into your car and find the spare car keys there. Hence, make sure that you do not keep the keys inside the car. Keep the spare keys at a well-hidden place, to which only your family has access.
Get Your Windows Etched
With your vehicle’s identity number etched on the windscreen, headlights and mirrors, any car cloners will have a tough time getting away with your stolen car.
Use Securing Devices
Make use of tools like steering wheel lock, brake lock and clutch lock to ensure that car thieves have a tough time driving away your vehicle. Always roll up the windows of your car and never leave the keys dangling from the key slot when you park it.
By following these simple steps, you can prevent your valuable possession from being stolen. Keep your car safe and make it difficult for car thieves to get away with your vehicle.
