Vehicle Security
The majority of thefts from vehicles occur when vehicles are unlocked or if valuables are left in plain sight. Check out our safety advice below for keeping your vehicle secure.Lock Up
Ensure you lock your vehicle doors and windows and avoid leaving your keys in or on your vehicle.
If you have a toolbox or tray on your vehicle, keep it secured with a lock.
If you don’t have a garage, park off the street in the driveway.
Secure your car keys and never leave them or your garage/gate remote in your car – don’t put your name and address on any keys – use a phone number.
Keep spare keys in a secure place at home or at work and not in plain sight.
Take Valuables with You
Do not leave valuables in your car – wallet, handbag, phone, tablet, driver’s licence, registration papers or other identification documents – even if it is locked.
Park for Prevention
Park in a well-lit area to increase the risk that others will detect thieves.
Park with your boot to a wall or next to other vehicles.
When parking on the road turn wheels into the gutter.
When parking in carparks turn wheels towards car parked next to your vehicle.
Additional Security
Install an engine immobiliser and car alarm if they are not already fitted.
Consider using a steering wheel lock – particularly for older vehicles.
Consider installing a bonnet lock.
Install a GPS tracking device for rare and expensive cars, wheel locking nuts and sticker saying vehicle is alarmed and there are no valuables in the car.
