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VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION
Every year nearly 36,000 vehicles worth Rs.115 crore are stolen in India. Only about 15,000 are traced, often in un roadworthy condition, with many components missing. These vehicles are stolen because the thief is given the opportunity. Ninety per cent of car theft arrests involve persons under 25.
Two thirds of all thefts occur at night. Prime targets are late model cars, or sporty models and high powered models. Theft of automobiles and of valuables left inside automobiles can usually be prevented by following these simple precautions:
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Never leave your vehicle with the engine running or Never leave keys in the ignition, even for a moment.
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Always lock all doors and windows of your vehicle after entering and exiting.
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If possible install loud alarm systems in your car, so that thieves will be discouraged even if they manage to break into your car.
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Never leave an identification tag on your key ring. Thieves may use it to locate your home or car.
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Never hide a spare key in the car, thieves know where to look for it.
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Never leave personal identification or valuables in the vehicle. Lock all valuables in the trunk. Don't tempt thieves by leaving packages, cameras, or purses on the seat.
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Mount tape decks and CD players inconspicuously. If you have a portable phone in the car, use mountings that allow you to take the equipment with you or at least store in the trunk for safekeeping.
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Park in well-lit, busy areas for your own safety as well as your car's.
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Engrave removable accessories such as stereo's, CB equipment, telephones etc.
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Consider buying smooth, non-flared locking buttons for your car doors.
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A variety of other devises are available to safeguard your vehicle, i.e. hood locks, alarms, and kill switches to prevent hot wiring.
In case your vehicle is stolen
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