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Securing your car

Avoid being a victim of crime.

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By taking some simple measures you can reduce the risk of your car being stolen or broken into and avoid becoming a victim of vehicle crime.

Remember the following:

  • Don't leave anything on display in your car, even if it is parked on your own drive.
  • If you do leave things in your car, keep them out of sight or locked in your boot but don't let anyone see you doing it.
  • Never leave your car documents or spare key in your car.
  • Park safely - be careful where you park your car and look for busy car parks with CCTV cameras.
  • Always take removable stereos and Sat Nav equipment out of the car.  Don't hide them in your glove compartment as this is the first place a thief will look.
  • Don't leave your car keys by the front door.  Thieves are able to steal them by putting a hooked pole through your letterbox.
  • Buy a steering wheel lock - and use it every time you leave your car.
  • Get an alarm fitted - alarms can deter thieves from stealing you car and also from taking items from it. 
  • Mark all your car equipment, like your stereo, with your car registration number.

Number Plates

If your number plates are stolen you should contact the Police immediately to report it.  If you don't and your plates are used to change the identity of another car you could receive fixed penalty notices for parking and speeding etc and might even be suspected of committing the crimes yourself.

Sat Nav theft

If you have a portable Sat Nav in your car it is important that you take it out of the car with you whenever you leave the car.  Not only should you remove the cradle and suction pads, but you should also clean any marks that the suction pads have left on the windscreen or dashboard.  This is because thieves know to look for these signs and break in to the car expecting to find the Sat Nav in the glove compartment or hidden under the seat.

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