Originally published February 26 2006
Car jackings and theft are avoidable, popular website says
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
According to Safety.com, there are a number of steps one can take to prevent a carjacking, and the site offers procedures to follow in the unfortunate event of one occurring.
You may not know that most car thefts occur in residential areas, and that two-thirds of those crimes occur at night.
Whether it's a youngster wanting to go for a joy ride or a professional thief wanting to resell your car to a "chop shop" that will dismantle your car and sell it for parts, thieves and carjackers are relentless and cunning about their line of work.
Choose the car safety tips that make the most sense to you and make it part of your routine to follow them.
How to Discourage Theft Discouraging theft is cheapest and most effective way to protect your car.
Park in a well-lit area where you are able to periodically check on the vehicle.
Many companies that make car alarms provide stickers that can be stuck on car windows and therefore deter theft.
When your alarm system is visible to a thief, your car will seem harder to steal, and they will go looking for another victim.
* If you have an expensive car stereo installed, make sure you are able to detach the stereo face and bring it with you.
If your car is stolen and stopped by the police before it has been reported, the thieves will get away with stealing your car.
* Staying alert while driving is one of your best defenses as well, check your mirrors frequently to make sure that there are no cars following you, and be aware of anyone suspicious at intersections.
Drive into a well lit gas station parking lot, a fire station or best of all, a police station or emergency room.
The sooner you report the robbery, the sooner authorities can alert surrounding areas of your vehicle's information and description.
You can engrave your initials on the inside of the trunk or dashboard.
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