Mar 31, 2015

Do you know what steps you can take to keep your car safe from thieves? Did you know that many car thefts take place in family neighborhoods? Here is list of the top 15 safety tips recommended by your Toyota dealer near Bethlehem to keep your car and items inside your car safe from theft.

  • Always lock your car doors even when you park it in your home driveway or in your garage.
  • Keep your car windows tightly shut.
  • Don’t store a spare set of keys on the outside of your car.
  • Never leave your car’s engine running while unattended.
  • Use your home garage to park in instead of your driveway.
  • Find well lit areas to park when out at night.
  • Use attendant parking lots when available.
  • When valet parking only leave your valet key.
  • Don’t leave your GPS or other valuables inside your car where they can be seen.
  • When parking on a hill or incline` turn your tires in towards the curve.
  • To prevent identity theft don’t leave anything in your vehicle that has your personal information on it.
  • Approach your car carefully when returning to it in a parking lot especially at night. If all looks clear, get in quickly and lock your doors immediately.
  • Have a security anti theft alarm installed on your car if it doesn’t have one.
  • Use your emergency brake when you park your car.
  • If you live in or frequent a high crime area consider having a tracking device installed on your car so you have a better chance of locating it if stolen.

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