Preventing Car Theft

Lock your car and pocket the key.
Shut the windows tightly whenever you park, even a tiny gap allows a thief to insert a wire to pry up the lock button.
Lock all doors and trunk or hatch back every time you leave your car. Lock garage doors also, if you have one.
Never leave your car running unattended, even for a minute! Your car can easily be stolen while you run in to buy a newspaper, etc.
Do not conceal a spare key inside or outside the car. Thieves know all the hiding places.
Don't disconnect the buzzer that warns of keys left in the ignition. It is for your protection.
Park in a well lit area where there are plenty of passersby, nearby stores, restaurants, etc.
Turn wheels sharply left or right to make it harder for a thief to tow your vehicle.
Replace standard lock button with tapered ones. The replacements are very inexpensive and are much harder to pry up.
Do not advertise your home address by leaving packages, letters, etc. with your name and address visible in the car. It is an invitation to home burglary.

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