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Buying a home is often the most expensive you will make in your life, after this investment second position is often bestowed on the family car. Having the car stolen or broken into can therefore cause a considerable amount of stress and hassle, not just in monetary terms but is also likely to affect your day to day routines.
A significant proportion of car thefts are due to the keys being left in the vehicle while the driver leaves the car, whether this is to access a cash machine, briefly pop into a shop or even to defrost in the morning. This is one of the most common forms of theft and could be avoided by locking your car every time you leave rather than put your car at risk to opportunistic thieves. Insurance companies will often not pay out in circumstances where the car has been left unattended in this manner and been stolen, meaning the ultimate loss would be made if an opportunist stole your car in this fashion.
Ignorance and a lack of safety invariably gets in the way when cars are stolen. There is nearly always a way in which a car theft could be avoided. One of the most popular methods of theft is through a burglary; one way to combat this would be to hide car keys in a safe place. A safe place could be somewhere simple like a breadbin or a mug in a cupboard.
Although this sounds rather basic it could be the difference between losing your car and any valuables you may keep inside of it and not. Another way in which your car may be stolen is through what is known as carjacking, the act of stealing a car by force while you are in or entering the vehicle. This of course is a highly traumatic and often unavoidable. One way in which you could potentially avoid this would be to ensure you lock doors at all times while in the car. This gives you the best chance of avoiding such a crime.
Another way to keep yourself safe is to be wary of who is around when entering and leaving your vehicle. Always be wary of your surroundings and who may be watching. Ensuring you always park in well lit and busy areas is important when avoiding potential criminals; this may well help save yourself and your possessions. If you can combine these tips to keep yourself safe, you give yourself the best chance of avoiding serious crime against you and your possessions.
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