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Car Alarms, Auto Theft, Vandalism, & Your Car Insurance
Is your car at risk for theft?
If you think thieves only target expensive cars, think again. Two of the most commonly stolen cars are the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord.
Keep
your car secure.
Buy
a car alarm.
Follow these tips to make sure that your car remains secure and undamaged.
Keep your keys and lock your car– always. Though this seems like an obvious tip, a lot of people ignore it. One out of every 5 stolen cars is taken with the keys in it; half of all cars stolen are left unlocked. So, don't leave your keys in your car, even that extra "hidden" set for emergencies. And don't leave your car doors unlocked, even if your car is parked in your driveway. Thieves take the time to check for unlocked doors and keys, factors that just make their job easier.
Make sure your car doesn't run without you. Some car alarms wont allow this. Though it seems convenient, leaving your car running in front of the dry cleaner or to warm up on a cold day can be just the moment a thief needs to take it. Never leave your car running unless you're in the driver's seat.
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Park your car in well-lit, attended areas with a car alarm. Lights and people will deter most car thieves and vandals. If you can't find a parking lot with an attendant, choose a place that prominently displays surveillance cameras and other security features.
Keep your car's windows and sunroofs completely closed. Don't encourage a thief by providing an obvious entrance to your car. Mark your car with a car alarm. If you leave your sunroof partially open or the window down a crack, you've given a thief a helping hand. Even a miniscule opening in a car window can provide enough room for thieves to work their way in.
Avoid leaving valuables in your car, especially in visible areas. Don't offer car thieves an extra incentive to break in. Enticing items can be as innocent as bags or packages in your car or as expensive as customized equipment. Make sure things like stereo equipment is theft protected via a car alarm. Keep packages and other items in the trunk if you have to have them in your car. Even better, leave them at home or use a strong car alarm.
Use car theft prevention devices. Car alarms, particularly when your car is marked as being alarmed, help deter theft and vandalism. If a thief does succeed in getting into your car, steering wheel locks, protective steering columns, and car-disabling locks for the ignition, fuel, and other systems make it more difficult for a thief to drive away. Car alarm tracking systems, which help the police locate your car if it does get stolen, improve the chances of auto recovery. (Cars fitted with anti-theft devices are typically eligible for auto insurance discounts as well.)
See how much you save when you get your online car insurance quote with a car alarm. Though certain anti-theft features like car alarm tracking systems can cost you money at the outset, you’ll save on your car insurance because of lower car insurance rates and/or auto insurance discounts for certain anti-theft equipment (car alarms). (If your car’s a model year that’s factory equipped with certain anti-theft equipment, we automatically apply an auto insurance discount in many states.)
If you haven’t already, get your online car insurance quote. You’ll see how much certain anti-theft features (car alarms) help you save on car insurance through our great car insurance rates and anti-theft auto insurance discounts. Certain features may help you save your car someday, and will definitely help you save on your car insurance right away.