{"id":60,"date":"2016-06-29T13:42:02","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T13:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/evsauto\/?p=60"},"modified":"2016-06-29T13:42:02","modified_gmt":"2016-06-29T13:42:02","slug":"how-to-avoid-auto-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-auto-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect What’s Yours: How to Avoid Auto Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"

By most statistics, up to $4.5 billion is surrendered every year due to automotive theft. This applies to both the theft of vehicles, as well as the theft of property that is taken from inside a car. But how do you avoid auto theft in the Milwaukee area? For the most part, it\u2019s crucial to use common sense, but drivers might sometimes not realize that they are putting themselves in harm\u2019s way.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Avoid Auto Theft<\/h2>\n

Think Like a Thief<\/h3>\n

You may not want to actually enter the headspace of a crook, but it helps to know what a potential thief is looking for when they\u2019re looking for an ideal mark. They\u2019ll likely look for cars that are isolated, or that are parked in poorly lit locations far from prying eyes. They\u2019ll also look for valuables that are sitting in plain sight, and preferably in cars that are unlocked.<\/p>\n

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Use Locks and Keys Wisely<\/h3>\n

What\u2019s the point of having a car that can be secured if you\u2019re not going to use the locks and keys that would keep a would-be robber out of your car? A great deal of break-ins actually occur right in the driveways and parking lots that we assume are our actually our friends. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to keep your cars locked, and to remove keys even when your car is parked in the relative safety of your driveway.
\nRead More: Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Used Car<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Best Offense is a Good Defense<\/h3>\n

It would seem that the best way to prevent a car thief from troubling him or herself with your car would be to make your car seem like it\u2019s more trouble than it\u2019s worth. That\u2019s why you should park in a well-lit area, and subscribe to one of the many reputable built-in alarm systems. As an added bonus, these systems may allow you to save on insurance premiums as well.
\nRead More: How to Talk to your New Teenage Drivers<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Know if You\u2019re a Target<\/h3>\n

Some cars are more ripe for the picking than others, since they tend to be more popular with thieves. Many of today\u2019s most popular sedans are among the most frequently stolen vehicles, since they tend to blend into the surroundings relatively well. Also popular with thieves, as you can probably imagine, are newer pickup trucks and sports cars. It doesn\u2019t hurt to be aware of the potential for theft in your particular car.
\nNow that you know of the potential ways to avoid auto theft, we hope you\u2019ll be proactive in keeping your car and possessions therein safe. We hope that you\u2019ll have a safe summer travel season, and that you\u2019ll come see us soon at EVS Auto Group<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By most statistics, up to $4.5 billion is surrendered every year due to automotive theft. This applies to both the theft of vehicles, as well as the theft of property that is taken from inside a car. But how do you avoid auto theft in the Milwaukee area? For the most part, it\u2019s crucial to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7582,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n