Whether your car is a brand new sports car or an old beater, it is yours. You\u2019ve put money into it, you need it for your everyday tasks, and you may have even named it.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve worked hard to have your car, and it would be devastating, and infuriating, if someone else were to steal what you have worked so hard to have.<\/p>\n
Up until recently, auto theft in Canada<\/a> had been on the decline, however, from 2014 and on, car theft statistics have begun increasing each year once again. Make no mistake, auto theft is a serious offense<\/a>.<\/p>\n With these thefts on the rise, it is important to stay vigilant and alert, and implement different security measures to keep your car as safe as possible<\/a>. Try these 5 ways you can minimize your risk of car theft.<\/p>\n It can be easy to forget to lock your vehicle, or to get comfortable enough in your surroundings to not bother. Whether you are parking downtown, at the mall, or in the safe neighbourhood you live in, you should always lock the doors when you leave the vehicle.<\/p>\n Rather than parking in empty, dark, secluded areas, try to ensure you park in areas that have camera surveillance<\/a>, are well lit, and have more traffic.<\/p>\n While this device may not aid in preventing break-ins, it will make it pretty much impossible for the culprit to make off with your vehicle. You can lock and unlock the bar easily when entering and leaving the vehicle, and carry the lock with you.<\/p>\n Leaving valuables, such as your purse or wallet, electronics, or shopping bags easily visible in your vehicle can attract the unwanted attention of thieves.<\/p>\nLock Your Vehicle<\/h3>\n
Park Smart<\/h3>\n
Use A Steering Wheel Lock<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t Leave Valuables in Your Vehicle<\/h3>\n
Install an Anti-Theft Alarm<\/h3>\n