| There are some simple car security tips that you | | | | various hiding places hoping to find a key. |
| can use to lower the chances of a thief stealing | | | | If you have a garage, try to park your car inside |
| your car. Some of these tips may seem like | | | | it every time. If you don't have a garage, park in |
| common sense, but sometimes we can forget to | | | | the driveway if you have one. If you have to |
| do some of them. | | | | park on the street, park where it's well-lit and |
| When you're away from your car, don't leave | | | | there is a fair amount of traffic. |
| anything valuable inside that can be seen just by | | | | When you give your car to a parking attendant, |
| looking in the window. If you have an iPod, DVDs, | | | | only give him your ignition key. Someone could |
| CDs or any packages or boxes on the passenger | | | | easily copy your home keys or any other keys |
| seats or on the floor, these things make great | | | | on your key chain. |
| targets for thieves. Lock them up in the trunk. | | | | You can also buy a car security system or a gps |
| Make sure all doors are locked and all windows | | | | vehicle tracking device to protect your car from |
| are rolled up tight when you exit your vehicle. | | | | thieves. |
| Never leave your key in the ignition when you | | | | If a thief finds it too much trouble to try to steal |
| leave your car, even if it's only for a couple of | | | | your car, he or she will give up and move on. By |
| minutes. | | | | following these simple, yet effective car security |
| In the winter time, don't leave your car while you | | | | tips, the chances of your car being stolen are |
| have it running in order to heat it up. Don't hide a | | | | greatly diminished. |
| spare key inside the car. Thieves will look in | | | | |