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Dealing with Car Dealers Three Tips

Content provided courtesy of USAA.

Car thieves can strike anywhere, so don't let your vehicle become an easy target. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting your vehicle:

  1. Practice common sense. Park in well-lit, busy areas where thieves don't have privacy to do their work. Always hide your valuables, lock the doors and windows, and take the keys with you when you leave.
  2. Make it obvious. Install an audible alarm and use visible deterrents, such as a steering wheel lock, a steering column collar or a brake lock.
  3. Take advantage of technology. Use electronic smart keys, kill switches and fuel cutoff systems to help prevent thieves from bypassing the ignition and hot-wiring your car.
  4. Install a tracking system. Equip your car with a GPS-based system, such as OnStar® or LoJack®, to help police recover your vehicle if it is stolen.
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