How can I protect myself from vehicle theft?

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), a vehicle is stolen every 26 seconds in the United States.

Learn to reduce your risks.

Secure your vehicle:

• · Lock your garage at home.
• · Park in well-lit areas.
• · Roll your windows up completely and when parked.
• · Always lock your vehicle.
• · Consider installing a vehicle alarm or other theft protection device.
• · Never leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

Secure your property:

• · Always hide valuables
• · Never hide a second key in or on your car

Park securely

When parking on a street, turn your wheels toward the curb and set the emergency brake.

When parking in a driveway or parking lot follow these rules:

• · If front-wheel drive, pull in forward and set your emergency brake.
• · If rear-wheel drive, back into the space and set the emergency brake.

When buying a new vehicle consider looking for:

• · A factory immobilizer (computer chip in the key)
• · A locking steering wheel
• · Other anti-theft devices such as an alarm

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