Bright Side would like to warn you about some of the things that might prevent your car from being stolen or broken into.
1. Put your most valuable things in the trunk.
Thieves have so little time to do their thing that they almost never open the trunk. They will steal whatever seems of value from inside the car, but never the trunk. That’s why it would be really wise of you to store any valuable items in there, like suitcases, your coat, or even your personal bag.
2. Always park where there are lights around.
Now, it’s pretty obvious why parking your car in a dark spot can be dangerous. The former thief says that he and his partners never broke into cars that were parked in well-lit spaces, but only into the ones that were parked somewhere in the dark. You should always pick a spot that has some light around to make sure that any type of crime will be seen by someone.
3. Remove your radio’s faceplate.
There are some thieves who look to exclusively steal your car radio system.
Removing the faceplate and hiding it somewhere else in your car will definitely disappoint them.
They will either see that it’s missing and not even break into your car or break into it, but not take anything with them. Like we said above, there’s no time for them to start searching around the car, so they will probably move on to the next car.
4. Hide your valuables under your car seat.
If you don’t want to leave your personal bag in a visible place—and you can’t put it in the trunk, you can simply put it under your seat. Most thieves will take a peek into your car before breaking into it and if they don’t see anything they like, they will probably move on. They will not risk getting caught just to see if you’re hiding anything valuable under your car seat.
5. Tinted windows might help if you’re driving a very nice car.
Tinted windows have been associated with big and expensive cars, but it’s not just a matter of keeping things cool and stylish. Opting for these windows might prevent a thief from breaking into your car, since they won’t be able to see what’s inside. The risk is too big and they just don’t have the time. Make sure to learn the limit of thickness for tinted glasses before you install it or have a professional do it for you.
6. Check to see if there’s been a GPS tracker installed on your car.
This measure might only be directed toward very affluent people, who have an extremely expensive car, but this is a tip everyone should know. Sometimes professional thieves will want to monitor your daily routine for a certain amount of time in order to see when and where the best time to steal your car is. T
hey might even want to learn where you’re living and come break into your home. This should make you more careful and aware that a
GPS tracker could be under your car from time to time.
7. Never leave documents with your personal information in your car.
If a thief breaks into your car and finds nothing but papers with your name and address on them, they might think of paying a visit now that they know that you are not home. Even if someone else lives in the house with you, you will have already become a target for the thief, who will wait until everyone has left the premises to make their move.