{"id":11913,"date":"2016-04-13T00:01:46","date_gmt":"2016-04-12T23:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=11913"},"modified":"2019-05-16T16:08:44","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T15:08:44","slug":"how-to-keep-your-car-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/how-to-keep-your-car-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your car secure"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Minimize your chances of being a victim of car theft with these simple and basic tips writes Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Parking
\n<\/strong>Always\u00a0ensure you park in a well lit area, beside other cars, where all-round visibility is good and have your keys out and ready when returning.<\/p>\n

Lock it
\n<\/strong>Never leave a car unlocked for even a minute while going into a shop, also ensure your windows are up.<\/p>\n

Alarms & Trackers<\/strong>
\nIf you don\u2019t have an alarm as standard there are plenty of companies out there who can fit one for you. The level of security depends on your budget so do some research to make sure you\u2019re getting what you pay for. Similarly if your car is taken and you have a tracker fitted you can use GPS to pinpoint where exactly it is. The accuracy and effectiveness of these can again depend on your budget and watch out for expensive subscription fees!<\/p>\n

Keys<\/strong>
\nDespite the advances in car security 70% of cars that are taken are\u00a0stolen using the key. \u00a0Always ensure that your door and windows are locked to deter car thieves from getting inside your home but if someone is willing to break into your house for car keys<\/a> it\u2019s better that they find the keys and leave rather than go searching so often it is better to leave them downstairs.<\/p>\n

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Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

13th April, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Minimize your chances of being a victim of car theft with these simple and basic tips writes Geraldine Herbert Parking Always\u00a0ensure you park in a well lit area, beside other cars, where all-round visibility is good and have your keys out and ready when returning. 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