In the U.S., a car is stolen every 25 seconds, so drivers will feel a lot safer if they follow these tips to stop theft:
The best way to keep your car from being stolen is to always take your keys out of the ignition and lock it, no matter where you are.
Think about using anti-theft tools like steering wheel locks and a wheel immobiliser. The same people who made the well-known The Club also made a new wheel lock called The Wheel Club. It is bright red, which makes it very easy for a thief to see. It was made with trailers in mind, is made of steel, and only takes a few seconds to put together. Anti-theft devices are a cheap way to protect everything from trailers to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and tractors. People use trailers to move valuables like boats and things they need to make a living, like lawnmowers and construction tools.
With crime and theft on the rise in many places, drivers should do what they can to protect their own cars with cheap products that work. Other things you can do to stop theft are:
Do not park your car in a remote area where there aren't many people around.
Take anything valuable out of the car and put it in the trunk, where it can't be seen.
Keep your house keys separate from the keys to your car.
Park with a sharp turn of the front wheels. This will make it hard to pull your car away.
• When returning to your vehicle, always have your keys ready and always look under and around your vehicle before approaching it.
