6 Things Car Thieves know that you don’t know!

Every year millions of cars are stolen, with car thieves using a number of clever ways to successfully commit the crime.

A former car thief has given up a few trade secrets that could help you to keep your car safe and deter any thieves.

     1.       The model of your car can make it a target – Some cars are a lot easier to steal than others. Why? Because they have good resale value and the parts are in demand – it’s as simple as that!

     2.       You’ve parked in the wrong place – A car thief will avoid stealing a car that is parked in front of your house or in your driveway. However, dark, quiet, secluded areas are prime spots.

     3.       Car thieves hate daylight hours, alarms, nosey neighbours and security cameras – Car thieves will avoid these things like the plague as they’ll ruin their chances of being quick and inconspicuous.

     4.       Reconsider leaving your car running – It may seem fine to leave your car running while you jump out and run into the shop for 2 minutes, but this is basically like putting a bow on your car and inviting someone to take it.

     5.       Never keep your spare keys in your car – If you think your hiding spot is a good one, a car thief probably already knows where to look!

     6.       The biggest mistake you could ever make is, leaving your window just a tiny bit open – A lot of people believe that criminals will not find a way inside when the window is just open a crack, but car thieves will find a way!

While some of this advice may seem obvious, most car owners don’t know, but car thieves do! Be safe and it could be the difference between still owning a car and walking home.

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