Five Ways to Get Your Car Stolen
Five sure-fire ways to get your car stolen
Most people would say that their car is one of the most valuable assets they own–if not the most valuable. Despite that, however, some people make it downright easy for thieves to drive off in their pride and joy.
At Agency by the Mall, we don’t want you coming home to an empty driveway or leaving Springfield Mall only to find some broken glass left behind in your parking space. So take care to avoid the following five mistakes:
1. Leave your car running…and unattended. We know how easy it can be to leave your car for just a few seconds to grab a cup of coffee, running over to the ATM or dropping off some mail. But a few seconds is all a thief needs to drive away in your car as you’re coming out of Wawa. If your car is running, you should be in it. Period. Even if you’re just running a quick errand.
2. Keep a spare set of keys inside the car. Law enforcement officials say this is a great way to turn a car prowler into a car thief. They’re already breaking into your car to get a phone, laptop, etc. What do you think they’re g oing to do when they find a set of keys. Not drop them off on your porch with a nice note, that’s for sure.
3. Leave valuables in plain sight. Seems simple, but we’ve all made this mistake. After all, you’ll just be in the store for a second, so who cares if you leave your smartphone on the front seat? Or items from your other errands in the back seat? Be smart–if you have to leave items in your car, put them in the trunk, or at least hide them as best you can. And do it before you arrive at your next destination.
4. Leave your car unsecured. The best thieves can work wonders with a window that’s left open even just a crack. And even the worst thieves can steal a car that’s been left unlocked with no alarm set.
5. Assume nobody would want to steal your car. Think your car is too old or too undesirable for a thief to bother? Scrap metal is worth money, so never assume that your car is safe–even if you think it’s just a “junker.”
Keeping thieves away helps to keep everyone’s insurance costs down, so avoiding these mistakes will not only save you a hassle, but money as well! So stay safe, both on the roads and in the parking lots.
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