subject: Be extra careful when leaving your car in car parks [print this page] Be extra careful when leaving your car in car parks
Taking a trip to a shopping centre is something that is either loved or hated. Some people enjoy spending all day scouring round the shops for bargains where as some people couldn't imagine anything worse and would much rather be in the comfort of their own home. Whether you are a lover or a hater one thing that you need to make sure that you do if you are going to a shopping centre is to ensure your car is going to be securely parked whilst you are there. Most shopping centres have large car parks and there are several things that you should make sure that you do when leaving your car in them.
Many people have heard stories about car thieves in places like shopping centre car parks so it is important to keep safe and leave your car secure. Of course there will be people patrolling these car parks but it is up to you to take extra car. If you are leaving your car in a car park you should always be fully aware of your surroundings. It may sound simple but you should make sure that you know exactly where you have left your car so you don't have to go to any trouble finding it when you come back to it. Most big car parks in shopping centres will be numbered or lettered to mark the different sections so that you are fully aware of where you have left your car.
Another tip is to make sure that you don't leave anything out on the seats of your car whilst you are inside the shopping centre, as this will attract potential thieves to your car, they may see something that they want. If you need to leave anything in your car make sure that it is well hidden under the seats or in the boot. Just covering the item over might look attractive for a potential thief and will give them a reason to break into your car. The usual items are mp3 players that are left in the car, car stereos and satellite navigation systems. Sat Navs are the most common and it is advisable to wipe off any marks that the suction pad on the devise may have left on your windscreen because this is something that thieves look for.
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