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Make
it hard to break in and don't give them reasons to break in.
You
want the thief to think your car is empty.
Never
leave coats or purses or shopping bags or anything that may entice a smash
and grab. If you must leave things in the Car, leave them in the trunk out
of sight. Also, put your stuff in the trunk before you park your car where
you will be leaving it. In other words, if you are going to the Mall, stop
before you get to the Mall and move everything to the trunk. That way the
Mall Parking Lot thieves will not see you putting your stuff in the
trunk.
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Always
lock your doors.
Keep
your Car clean, don't leave junk laying around in plain site. If your car
looks empty all the time, a thief will not try a quick smash and grab.
Know
where you are going and how you will get there. Plan your trip, avoid
seedy neighborhoods and dangerous areas.
Park
where your car is visible. In Parking Lots, park up front, under lights,
never way in the back, hidden. Remember, you need to walk to and from your
Car, so park safely.
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Always
put your Cell Phone in the same spot in your Car. I recommend the Sticky
Pads you can place on your Dash. I put mine in the indent of my Dash where
my Speedometer is. If you need to call 911 or need to run away from your
Car, you need to be able to grab it fast. You also need to be able to grab
your Cell without looking when you are driving. Put it in a place where if
you get into an accident, it won't fly out of reach.
Make
the thief think your Car is not worth the effort.
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Put
a "Help, Call the Police," Sign in your Glove Box. They come
made of Red Fabric and can be rolled up into your window. Get
a Car Alarm, use it always.
Get
a Steering Wheel Lock.
Never
leave your car running unattended.
Light
Up your car and driveway at night.
Make
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