How to Keep Your Car Secure;

With over 1.2 million cars stolen in the United States every year, it makes sense to know a bit about car safety and car theft prevention. Whether your car is a Peoria Volkswagen or a Birmingham Hyundai, you run the risk of having your car stolen if you are not aware of some of the dangers that can leave a vehicle more exposed to theft. Before buying a vehicle at a Winston-Salem Nissan Dealer, be sure to follow these basics to prevent your car from being stolen or vandalized.

Cars that are stolen are often broken down into pieces at chop shops and sold as individual parts or have their identification systems replaced, so it may be difficult to regain a vehicle once it has been stolen.

The most important step you can take to ensure that your car is not stolen is to install an alarm system. A modern car alarm system will keep many vandals and car thieves away from your vehicle. There are lower priced alarm systems that will sound an alarm for those on a budget, and there are also higher priced models that can alert owners of a threat.

Don't leave a vehicle running unattended with the doors open. That is just an open invitation for a car thief to steal it. Park in locations that are well lit at nighttime. The best location to park is one's own garage, however if this is not possible a well lit area close to one's home is the second best location.

All valuables and personal possessions should be taken out of a vehicle once it is left alone for an extended period of time, or they should be hidden inside of the vehicle. Cars are often broken into not to steal the car but valuable items left on the seats or in plain sight.