Auto Thefts continue to be a serious problem in our city and province.
Although no one method will stop a potential thief, here are some suggestions to make your vehicle less desirable to thieves.
- Park in a garage or blocked in by other cars. If you have a car with a key start, park behind the car with the push start.
- On Board Diagnostic port locks are devices that go over the OBD port and deny would-be thieves access to your onboard computer to steal your car.
- Car thefts from public areas have increased. A steering wheel club can be a deterrent, especially in a high visibility area. 4. A vehicle immobilizer. An add-on like the OBD port blocker. It disables your vehicle completely until the immobilizer is deactivated.
- Check your vehicle for Airtags and GPS devices. Apple, and now Android devices can detect the presence of Airtags.
- Install tracking software or an after-market GPS device. Many cars have features that can be used to track and locate your car (through a subscription).
Although no method is perfect, using one or more of these options will reduce the likelihood of your vehicle being taken.
Many of these thefts take little time to complete, and if a would-be thief sees barriers to their success, they may choose to move on.
If you see something or someone suspicious hanging around vehicles overnight, do not hesitate to call 911.
