Lock your car - approximately 50% of all stolen vehicles were left unlocked
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Park in well-lit areas - over half of vehicle thefts occur at night
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Replace T-Shaped door locks with straight locks - thieves can use tools to gain access with T-locks
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Engrave VIN Number - stolen cars are more easily traced when vehicle identification numbers have been etched on cars.
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Invest in an ignition kill switch - a key-operated or hidden manual switch that interrupts the power supply from the battery to the ignition
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Invest in a fuel kill switch - integrated into the fuel line, this device prevents the flow of gasoline once the fuel in the gas line is used.
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Tire/wheel locks - prevents wheels from moving
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Armored collar around the steering wheel (a.k.a. "The Club") - protects the column and ignition.
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Electronic security systems - audio alarms sound loud warnings when doors/hood/trunk are opened. There are also sensors for glass breakage, motion, tampering and towing.
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Vehicle tracking -a tracking system so that a stolen vehicle can be located quickly.
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Always lock your doors while driving and roll windows up far enough to keep anyone from reaching inside.
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Keep your valuables out of sight
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Never pick up a hitchhiker - even the most harmless looking person can be dangerous.
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When you arrive home, leave your headlights on until you have the car in the garage and the house door unlocked.
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If you think you are being followed, don't drive home - you are only telling the follower where you live.
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Check the daily routes you travel and pick out safe spots - 24 hour gas stations, convenience stores and police and fire stations. If trouble should arise drive straight to one of these locations.
