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With the recent rise in car thefts, RACV’s Royal Auto magazine has provided the following hints for owners and drivers – PARK WISELY: If you have off-street parking (even better if it’s behind lockable gates or in a garage) use it.
When out, park in a well-lit area or in secure car parks. REMOVE TEMPTATION:
Opportunistic thieves will break into a car, usually by smashing a window – if they see something inside that might be valuable. So never leave things such as phones, bags, briefcases, wallets, or even sun-glasses in view in an unattended vehicle. Put portable sat-nav devices out of sight and remember to clean the suction cap mark from the wind-screen to remove evidence that such a device might be somewhere inside.
Never leave the keys in the ignition when you’re away from the vehicle, even only for a few minutes such as when you’re paying for fuel. PROTECT YOUR KEYS:
Thieves now target keys to get car. Don’t leave yours lying around your home when you’re out or even at night.
Don’t have an address tag on your keys – mark them with your licence or mobile number instead. IMMOBILISE YOUR VEHICLE:
Any car sold in Australia from 2001 onwards must be fitted with an Australian Standard-approved engine immobiliser. Older cars without that protection can be upgraded with an immobiliser fitted by an authorised service centre for as little as $220 A list of fitters can be found at carsafe.com.au |
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