Auto Theft: December 2008 | car shipping by train

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Sunday, December 28, 2008

Preventing Car Theft

Car thieves hate locks on the steer wheel, clutch or brakes.
If you don't have a garage, consider installing anti-theft devices (like remote warning or car alarm). These help to deter car thieves. The anti-theft should be installed in a difficult to find location as well.
Use round or smooth car door latches. This makes it difficult for car thieves to hook the door open from the outside with thin metal wire.
Consider installing a hidden power lock to prevent other people from driving your car away.
If you will be leaving your car for an extended period of time, remove the car's platinum contacts, spark plugs and power cables to make things more difficult for car thieves.
Look for paid off-street parking as they are well lit and watched. Don't just park your car anywhere.
Cars are often stolen at night. Pick a well-lit and obvious place to park. Avoid dark alleys.
Have your car maintained or repaired at a reputable workshop. The technician may duplicate the keys and use them to steal the car.
If renting a car or borrowing a car, pay attention to the other person's character. They might duplicate the keys and steal the car.
If possible, use brand new parts.
It is not a good idea to buy cars with an uncertain record just to save some money.
Don't keep any valuables or portable items in the car.
Remove the mark from luxury vehicles when you leave the car to avoid having them stolen.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

How Can You Protect Your Vehicle From The Professional Car Thief?

The professional car thief wants your motor vehicle for profit, and either strips it for parts or alters the vehicle identification number (VIN) and chassis number to avoid detection when the motor vehicle is sold.

The following can reduce the opportunity for crime and assist in protecting your motor vehicle from the professional car thief.

Have the vehicle identification number (VIN) etched onto major glass components of motor vehicle.(A vehicle VIN is the only permanent identifier.)
Install an effective anti-theft device such as

fuel/ignition cut-out switch
an ignition shield
a visible locking deviceo a battery isolator

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Sunday, December 21, 2008

Tips Related to Anti-Theft Devices

Most anti-theft devices cost less than the deductible you would pay if your vehicle was stolen. Some insurance companies offer lower insurance rates to vehicles with anti-theft devices. With an anti-theft device, time is on your side. It could take an experienced car thief as little as 7 seconds, and one screwdriver, to break in, and less than a minute to start and drive away a previously locked vehicle.

Be sure your anti-theft devices are activated.
Owners who use a steering wheel lock like "The Club" are four times less likely to be a victim of auto theft.
BMW reports its anti-theft system has reduced theft by 80 percent (source: NICB).
Vehicles equipped with a LoJack anti-theft system have a 95 percent chance of being recovered (compared to the national recovery average of 61 percent).

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

How To Give A Thief A Hard Time

The National Automobile Theft Bureau (NATB) recommends the following precautions:

Park in a well-lighted area
Close all windows, lock all doors
Activate any theft deterrent device you may have
Put packages or valuable out of sight: CB radios, tape and cassette decks and other expensive items in full view invite theft.
If you park in a commercial lot or garage, leave only the ignition key with the attendant.
Do not keep license, registration or title in car. If left in car, thieves can use these documents to sell your car if stolen, or to impersonate you when they are challenged by police. Owners who indiscriminately leave keys, registrations and other identifiable material in their vehicles may return to their residence only to find that they are the victims of a burglary.
If you have a garage, use it. Lock both the vehicle and the garage.

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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Fraud and Theft Prevention Tips

The National Insurance Crime Bureau suggests the following prevention tips to help avoid airbag fraud and theft.

Use a reputable automobile collision repair shop that employs ASE-certified mechanics.
Inspect the invoice to ensure the repair shop purchased the airbag from a manufacturer, dealer or recyclers.
If possible, inspect the airbag prior to installation. If new, it should be packaged in a sealed container from the manufacturer.
The trim cover over the steering column should be the same color as the remaining trim interior. If not, it is an indication that the original airbag has been replaced.
When you turn on your vehicle's ignition, a red SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
indicator should light up and flash in the instrument panel display, indicating the airbag system is activated. No SRS light indicates a problem with the airbag system that could result in no airbag activation.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Reduce your chances of becoming auto theft victim

No amount of prevention can guarantee that your car will not be stolen, but by taking a few simple precautions you can greatly reduce your chances of becoming another auto theft victim.

Close your windows, lock your doors, conceal your valuables and take your keys.
Use a steering column locking device.
Engrave your vehicle ID number on your windshield.
Use an alarm that shuts off your electrical or fuel systems when activated.
Park your car in well lighted, well traveled areas.
Put all packages out of sight.
Install a hidden ignition "kill" switch.
Park your car in your garage at home.
Do not store spare keys in or around your vehicle.
Participate in "Watch Your Car" anti-theft program.

Remember:

If you leave your car unlocked, leave your keys in the car, or leave your valuables in sight, your chances of becoming a victim is: 1 in 30

If you lock your car, take your keys, and conceal your valuables your chances of becoming a victim is: 1 in 1000

If you lock your car, take your keys, conceal your valuables, and use a visible anti-theft device the chances of becoming a victim is: 1 in 30,000

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Monday, December 8, 2008

Auto Theft Safety Tips

Renton is currently experiencing a high number of auto thefts. To help protect your vehicle, please review the following information.

More than one million cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and trailers are stolen every year. There were over 1.2 million thefts of vehicle contents and almost 1.3 million thefts of accessories from motor vehicles in 1983. The recovery rate for stolen vehicles was 54 percent in the early 1980s compared to 90 percent in the 1960s.

Take the following steps to help protect your property:

Park in a well lit area when possible. Avoid leaving your car, truck, or motorcycle in unattended parking lots for long periods of time.
Keep your keys in your pocket or purse, not in your desk drawer or locker. Never put an identification tag on your key ring. If your keys are lost or stolen, it could help a thief locate your car or burglarize your home.
Lock the car and pocket the key whether you leave for a minute or several hours. Make sure the windows are closed and the trunk is locked. This includes vehicles parked inside your garage; we frequently see reports where vehicles thought to be secured inside a garage are prowled.
Do not leave important identification papers in the glove compartment or console.
If you have to leave a key with repair shop or a parking lot attendant, leave only the ignition key. It takes very little time to copy a key, and a key to your house, combined with your address information from the vehicle registration, can lead to residential burglaries.

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Friday, December 5, 2008

Rental Car Thefts, Embezzlement

Whenever any person who has leased or rented a vehicle willfully and intentionally fails to return the vehicle to its owner within five days after the lease or rental agreement has expired, that person shall be presumed to have embezzled the vehicle.

To assist with the investigation and successful prosecution of an embezzled vehicle, the Auto Theft Unit require the following information and documents:

A Legible copy of the original SIGNED rental contract that includes the renter's full name, address, telephone number, drivers license number and state, rental and scheduled return dates, total amount paid at the time of rental and form of payment.
A Legible copy of the demand letter requiring the exact location of the vehicle be disclosed.
A Copy of the returned, sealed, certified envelope or signed receipt of delivery.
Renting agent's name, home address, SSN or drivers license and state, date of birth, home and work phone numbers.
Written documentation indicating what steps your company has taken to recover the vehicle. Include each involved employee's name, home address, SSN, or drivers license and state, date of birth, home and work phone numbers.
Any and all extensions to the original contract, whether made verbally or in writing. All documentation must include the date the extension was requested and/or granted along with the date the vehicle was to be returned, the person requesting the extension, the person granting the extension and the reason given for the extension (if any). Document all conversations with the suspect. Do not make any offers to extend the contract if additional fees are paid.
All payments applied to the contract and indicate whether the payment was in cash, credit or debit card, electronic transfer or check.
Complete a two page Vehicle Embezzlement Addendum Report.
Vehicle Embezzlement Addendum Report Form http://www.sandiego.gov/police/pdf/embezvehadd.pdf(PDF: 454K)

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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Anti-theft devices you can use

Time spent identifying your property and securing yourcar is time well spent. The following anti-theft devices are currently available to help you secure your car:

engine immobiliser
ignition shield
fuel cut-out switch
ultrasonic motion sensor
(detects movement inside the car)
glass etching (Vehicle Identity Number) on motor vehicle
glass break detector
high powered electronic noise maker and stand by power unit
battery isolator
steering wheel lock;
hand brake lock
transmission lock, and
wheel lock.

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Monday, December 1, 2008

To prevent theft of the vehicle itself

Turn your wheels sharply toward the curb when parking on a street.
Use anti-theft devices that can be attached to the steering wheel or column, or brake pedal. Use one every time you leave your vehicle unattended. Steering wheel locks are inexpensive and are recommended by some experts to be the most cost-effective theft deterrent on the market today.
Install fuel or power cut-off switches.
Buy a vehicle with a locking ignition or steering column.
Chain motorcycles and bicycles to stationary objects when unattended.
Consider having your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) etched on all the windows.

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