subject: Is My Car Safe? [print this page] Author: Liftmaster Garage Door Opener Author: Liftmaster Garage Door Opener
The only way you can be sure your car is safe in the middle of the night is if you have it parked in a closed garage. The fact of the matter is you never know what could happen to your car on any given night. There are all sorts of things to worry about like break- ins, hit and runs, or even someone stealing your car. If you have an upset ex girlfriend or boyfriend you may have to worry about things like your car being keyed or vandalized and in extreme cases, unwired under the hood. Its a good idea to store valuables away like in your glove compartment or in your trunk so that your car doesnt stand out from the rest. It may be good to park in a lighted area, sometimes that doesnt even matter but its just good precaution. Some cars come with security alarms, they are a good deterrent. Also the steering wheel locks may help keep the bad guys away. Also be aware of the things that are happening in your neighborhood. A couple of years ago I was hearing about gang vandalism in my neighborhood and I noticed that it was only happening to those cars parked on the street. You had to park your car on the street if the parking lot (which was closer to the apartments) was full. A preventative measure that I took was I ran my errands on my lunch break and as soon as I got off of work so that I was sure to get a parking space in the parking lot. I did not leave the house once it got dark for two reasons, I didnt want those guys to mug me and I wanted to keep my parking space. To address the ex girl friend and boyfriend situation, all I can say is it may not be a good idea to let everyone know where you live, especially if you do not plan on seeing them exclusively. I got another story, same year, same apartment complex. About 1 am I hear a loud bang outside my window; some car (probably a woman) rammed this parked car head on and sped away. Maybe I didnt choose the best neighborhood to live in but I learned a lot about keeping myself and my vehicle safe. About the Author:
