In South Africa, hundreds of cars get stolen
every day. Apart from taking out a good
car insurance policy, you can also
protect yourself against car thieves by
following these car theft prevention tips:
- If you have a garage, use it! Park
your car inside and lock the door when
you are not using your car.
- Never leave anything, especially of
value, in plain sight inside your car.
- Always park your car in a safe,
well-lit area at night.
- Fit an anti-theft device such as a
gorilla lock
- Don’t ever leave your car running,
nor leave the keys in the ignition when
you aren’t in the car
- Keep your car door locked at all
times
- If your parking is on a street,
always try and park between two other
cars, as this makes it harder to tow
your car away.
- Take off your sound systems face.
Anti-theft devices
Taking the usual safety precautions is
not always enough to prevent car theft. It’s
a good idea to invest in one or more of the
following anti-theft devices, as it will
also decrease your monthly car insurance
rates!
Consider installing one of the following
anti-theft devices to decrease your monthly
car insurance premium:
- Car alarms
- Steering wheel locks
- Immobilizers (factory fitted and
retro-fitted)
- Radio tracking devices such as
Tracker.
Always keep your anti-theft devices in
working order. Have them fitted by a
professional, and test them routinely. If
you do not do this, you may risk an
unsuccessful car insurance claim.
If you are looking for car insurance, why
not contact
Auto and General,
First for
Women,
Budget Insurance Brokers or
Dial Direct
Insurance for an online insurance
quote? A good car insurance policy,
combined with these car theft prevention
tips, should prevent your car from getting
stolen. |
