Imagine a situation where you have parked your car thinking that it’s safe, but by the time you come back you see your car windows broken and your valuables stolen from the car.
You can easily become a victim if Thieves observe the valuables in your car. As simple as keeping loose change on the car seats can be a motive for thieves to break into your car.
You can avoid car break-ins if you are careful where and how you are Parking your car. After you get out of your car, a few simple checks will ensure your car’s safety and you can see it exactly as you left it.
Following are a few tips you can follow every time you park the car.
Remove all valuable items
Valuable items like cash, jewellery and electronics catch thieves’ attention and make your car an appealing target. Make sure to hide all the valuables you have in a hidden site. Use a locked glove box to store the valuables in case you have any. Whether you are parking the car for five minutes or five hours – ensure to keep the valuables hidden or remove them beforehand.
You should also not keep your house or garage keys openly inside your car. There are high chances of thieves taking them and coming to your home for burglaries. They can easily track your home by following you without your knowledge.
Also, please make sure to install anti-theft screws on the number plates so that the thieves won’t replace your number plates.
Lock all doors and close all windows
Lock all the doors and windows each time you get out of the car. Make sure to click the key twice or thrice so that the doors are locked. Also, lock the door immediately after you get in the car as thieves might lurk near the parking area waiting to take action.
For more safety, install a car alarm and fix locks on the external toolboxes. It becomes hard for thieves to get into your car.
Park in a well-lit and secure area
Parking your car in a garage and locking the garage door is a secure way to protect from break-ins, however, if there is no availability in the garage, consider parking your car in a driveway. See that the driveway has CCTV visibility and install light or motion sensors for better protection.
If you have to park your car on the street, do it in a well-lit area where there is maximum visibility.
Don’t leave any address details in the car
Refrain from keeping documents or cards having address details of your house. Thieves can record the address and come to your place for burglaries or any other kind of break-in. Documents are also used to steal your identity and there are chances of manipulating your family by calling or texting them.
Window tinting
One of the best ways to prevent thieves from looking inside your car is by window tinting. Blackening the car windows will prevent people peeking inside your car and no one will know what you kept on the car seats or pockets. It especially becomes useful if you are parking in unknown areas or where there is no secure parking.
What to do in the event of a break-in
If you are lively witnessing your car break-in, do not confront or quarrel with the thief as it becomes risky to your life. Your life is far more important than your car or valuables inside the car. Immediately call the police or alert people who will help you tackle the situation.
If the break-in already happened, do not touch anything inside your car and report it to the police. Call your insurance company and let them know about the incident. Alert your family members and get help from them so that you are facing the situation all alone.
Everyone can be a victim of a car break-in. All you can do is maximise your car’s security as much as possible. Installing a car alarm and tinting your windows are the best options to make your car secure and safe.
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