Lock it up and protect the key. Don't leave keys in the vehicle even for a minute.

Close the windows all the way. This will force the thief to work harder and leave more fingerprints.

Control your keys. Never leave an Identification tag on your key ring. If your keys are lost or stolen, this could help a thief locate your car or home and burglarize it.

Keep everthing of value in your trunk when possible. Most joyriders wont spend the time to break into the trunk and risk getting caught.

Park in well-lighted and busy areas. Avoid leaving your vehicle in unattended parking lots for long periods of time.

Don't leave your registration inside the vehicle, carry it with you along with a complete description of your vehicle and license plate number. This way you will have the information availabe for the police if your car is stolen while your out and about.

Deter the thief by using a steering wheel lock(club), column lock or alarm.

Stop the thief from leaving in your vehicle with a fuel cut off or electrical kill switch.

license plates frequently are stolen from other vehicles and used on a stolen cars for other crimes. Get in the habit of checking your plates when you get into your vehicle and report any missing to the police.Secure your plates on the vehicle with nuts and bolts not screws.

Keep your vehicle clean and free of most fingerprints, especially those left by children. This will aid the police in processing your vehicle more quickly.

If your vehicle is broken into or stolen, inform the police immediately. Stolen vehicles are often used in the commission of another crime. Quick action by you may not only aid in recovering your vehicle, but prevent its use for illegal purposes.

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