JANUARY 2019 NEWSLETTER

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4. Keep your spare keys at home, at the office, or with a family member. Do not attach a spare key to the underside of your vehicle. Car thieves know exactly where to look. 5. Do not leave your GPS device attached to your windshield or on your dashboard. Such devices entice thieves to enter your vehicle, and once they’re in, they might be tempted to steal the vehicle itself. 6. Purses, backpacks, and gym bags are also highly attractive to automobile thieves. Store these items in your trunk or hide them under the seats, well out of view. Better yet, take bags and purses with you when you exit your vehicle to ensure that they do not attract thieves. 7. Electronics also attract potential car thieves. Smartphones, Mp3 players, laptops, and tablet computers are highly desirable items that can entice someone to break into your vehicle. Store these items in your glove box or take them with you. 8. Be weary of where you park, especially at night. Try to find a parking space as close to the entrance of the building as possible. Park your vehicle around other cars. Avoid desolate areas in large parking lots. In the evening, make sure that you park in a well-lit area to deter car thieves. 9. Subscribe to OnStar if your car is equipped for this service. OnStar offers many perk for drivers but is a useful tool in preventing stolen vehicles. An Onstar representative can remotely disable your vehicle if you call to report it stolen. 10. Invest in a car alarm system. A blaring horn and flashing lights will quickly change the mind of a car thief while alerting everyone in the vicinity that a crime is being committed. Car alarm systems come standard in many new vehicles and but can also be installed in any car. If you often store you car in parking decks or less-than reputable areas, the cost of installing an alarm system may be a wise investment. Source: https://driving-tests.org/beginner-drivers/how-to-prevent-auto-theft/

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January 2019