They say the best things in life are free, and that’s true of some of the basic behaviours that can help make your car less of an ideal target for opportunistic thieves. For starters, always secure your car keys and remember to lock your car. Modern cars may automatically lock a car after the keys are a certain distance away from the vehicle, but it’s best to get into the habit of manually locking the car.
Similarly, don’t leave car windows open (not even a crack). It’s also advisable not to leave a spare key near the vehicle. Your convenience is a thief’s ease of access. And when you park, try to ensure it’s a secured area. If it’s not in a garage at home or a secure car park out and about, try to find a well-lit area with great visibility to help mark your car as less of a target.
If a would-be car thief does approach your car, you don’t want anything of value in plain view. For valuables that can’t come with you, keep them in the boot or in the glove box. In a pinch, you can hide valuables under car seats or anywhere else that’s out of sight from anyone peering in looking for a reason to break into your car.
