{"id":202,"date":"2016-11-23T21:48:28","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T21:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/prestigeimports\/?p=202"},"modified":"2024-06-05T13:01:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:01:51","slug":"five-tips-for-avoiding-auto-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigeimports.com\/blog\/five-tips-for-avoiding-auto-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Burglars Beware! Five Tips for Avoiding Auto Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the holidays here, there\u2019s an unspoken reality that many of us are sometimes hoping to ignore: while this season often brings out the best in everyone, it can also cause certain citizens to become desperate. And often, sad as it can be, this leads to an uptick in robberies. So how do you avoid this, particularly when you\u2019re driving an exotic vehicle such as the ones found at Prestige Imports. So, how can you avoid auto theft? Here are five suggestions.<\/p>\n

Five Tips for Avoiding Auto Theft<\/h2>\n

1) Don\u2019t Make Your Car an Easy Target<\/h3>\n

While any person would be glad to drive a Lamborghini<\/a> or Ferrari<\/a>, all a thief really wants is an easy snare. That\u2019s why it\u2019s a good idea to make your car look like more trouble than it\u2019s worth. Arm your security system, activate hoodlocks if you have them, and don\u2019t leave your car running and unattended.<\/p>\n

\"Keep2) Keep Valuables Out of Sight<\/h3>\n

In addition to stealing a car outright, sometimes thieves are looking for the valuables that you have inside your vehicle. Many times, acquiring these are easier than simply stealing a car. So, if you\u2019ve got electronics, jewelry or Christmas gifts, keep them in a place where they can\u2019t be seen.<\/p>\n

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3) Think Like a Thief<\/h3>\n

As we mentioned, thieves are generally looking for a path of least resistance. This is why it\u2019s a good idea to think like they do. Thieves are looking for cars parked in poorly lit, remote locations, so don\u2019t park in these places. They also know to look for magnetic key holders as well, so it\u2019s best to avoid using these, particularly at this time of year.<\/p>\n

4) Consider the \u201cChop Shop Effect\u201d<\/h3>\n

While they seem like something that only exists in the movies, chop shops are actually real. However, if you have your VIN number etched visibly on your windows, the inconvenience of replacing all of the glass could be enough to make them think twice.<\/p>\n

5) Use Common Sense<\/h3>\n

And here is your best defense, everyone. Don\u2019t leave your keys in an unlocked car, keep your windows rolled up, and know the neighborhoods you\u2019re driving through before you enter them. As always, the best way to avoid a bad situation is to never give it a chance to get that way.<\/p>\n

With that, ladies and gentlemen, we offer you our wishes for a great holiday season ahead, and hope that you\u2019ll come see us soon at Prestige Imports<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the holidays here, there\u2019s an unspoken reality that many of us are sometimes hoping to ignore: while this season often brings out the best in everyone, it can also cause certain citizens to become desperate. And often, sad as it can be, this leads to an uptick in robberies. So how do you avoid […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[51],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n