{"id":1382,"date":"2019-07-31T17:41:41","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T22:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1382"},"modified":"2019-07-31T17:41:41","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T22:41:41","slug":"how-can-i-keep-my-car-from-getting-stolen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/31\/how-can-i-keep-my-car-from-getting-stolen\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Keep My Car from Getting Stolen?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a lousy feeling to wake up one\nmorning and discover that your car\u2019s missing. According to recent figures from\nthe FBI\u2019s Uniform Crime Reporting data base (1), every year over 770,000 vehicles are stolen\nin the U.S. Combined losses from those motor vehicle thefts cost consumers and\ninsurance companies over $6 billion, or roughly $7,700 per crime. Fortunately,\nthere are several reliable ways to keep your vehicle from becoming a statistic,\nstarting with these. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car\nTheft Tactics <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As OEM security systems on newer\nvehicles have improved, the sophisticated tactics of wily car thieves have also\ngotten better. But the strategies of most criminals still rely on a pair of\nage-old approaches. The first strategy takes advantage of an immediate\nopportunity, and the second, or \u201cplanned heist\u201d, involves careful planning and\npreparation while waiting for the right moment to strike.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Car thieves usually use the first tactic\nif, and only if, there\u2019s virtually no chance they\u2019ll get caught. The second strategy\nis more common, less risky and usually very well thought out. Like most\ncriminals, car thieves tend to take the path of least resistance. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to\nDiscourage Car Thieves <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although no theft-deterrent is 100%\nfoolproof, using these proven methods can help discourage curious car thieves: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Turn Off Your Engine <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever left your car running\nwhile inside the local convenience store or letting it warm up on the driveway?\nUnoccupied running vehicles play right into the hands of thieves looking for an\neasy opportunity as they wait in the shadows for you to make this common\nmistake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Windows Up and Doors Locked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially while stuck in stop-and-go\ntraffic, always keep your windows rolled up tight and doors locked to keep car\njackers out. It\u2019s also wise to do so anytime you park your car- even right\noutside your home. If a thief is working their way through a parking lot or\nneighborhood and your vehicle is locked up tight, they\u2019ll probably move on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose Parking Spots Wisely <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most criminals prefer operating in the\nshadows, so when parking your vehicle avoid dimly lit, isolated areas. This\nwill not only deter most thieves, it will also allow any lot security camera\nfootage or witnesses to ID the perpetrator(s) more easily if your car is\ntargeted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t Leave Valuables Inside <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only will leaving valuables in plain\nsight attract car thieves, they\u2019ll also get the attention of \u201csmash-and-grab\u201d burglars.\nAnd, if a car thief sees your purse or wallet lying on the front seat, they may\njust decide to steal the whole car to make it worth their while. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hide All Personal Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most drivers carry a copy of their car\nregistration, proof of insurance and driver\u2019s license inside their vehicles. If\na police officer pulls over a thief who\u2019s taken your car, they may let them go\nif shown your insurance and registration cards. Keep them locked up inside the\nglovebox, or, better yet, carry them with you at-all-times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scan Your Surroundings <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Situational awareness is an invaluable\ntool, so constantly scan your surroundings for signs of suspicious activity.\nDoing so will heighten your senses and help you remember which car theft\nprecautions you should take, especially when in an unfamiliar area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Install an Alarm <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live in a high-crime area or own a\nfrequently targeted car make and model, invest in a top-quality alarm system. This\nadded layer of security will probably deter the average criminal, and many\nsecurity systems today can be paired with mobile device apps that will promptly\nnotify you if your car\u2019s being tampered with. You can also place a cruciform\nlock on your vehicle\u2019s steering wheel when it\u2019s parked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reliable\nAuto Body &amp; Glass Repairs Found Here<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your vehicle\u2019s been damaged by a\ncar thief or collision, you can promptly locate a reliable auto body or glass\nrepair shop nearby by using the nationwide Carwise referral network. All shops\nlisted on Carwise are I-CAR and ASE-certified, which means they have the\ndriver-trusted technicians, equipment and services you need to restore your\nride, and peace-of-mind, like new again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Search your zip code now for a customer-reviewed auto body or glass repair shop nearby:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carwise.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cvsoni%40cccis.com%7Cc29975d38528483acddc08d7d7f8918d%7C1a188ae6a00241498234e47371d17cce%7C0%7C0%7C637215334904620133&amp;sdata=%2FL2oXqmDNYxBuaMnfDf7w1DNuiSeUA4u%2FKn%2BYvufgZc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">www.carwise.com<\/a>.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reference:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>FBI\nreport: <em>2017 Crime in the United States- Motor Vehicle Theft; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ucr.fbi.gov\/crime-in-the-u.s\/2017\/crime-in-the-u.s.-2017\/topic-pages\/motor-vehicle-theft\">https:\/\/ucr.fbi.gov\/crime-in-the-u.s\/2017\/crime-in-the-u.s.-2017\/topic-pages\/motor-vehicle-theft<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-safety-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Can I Keep My Car from Getting Stolen? - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/31\/how-can-i-keep-my-car-from-getting-stolen\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Can I Keep My Car from Getting Stolen? - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"It\u2019s a lousy feeling to wake up one morning and discover that your car\u2019s missing. 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