8/23/2013
Protect Your Car From Theft
By: Heather Kovach
Parking your car has never been so stressful. With the Economy suffering, and crime on the rise your pricey car can be violated and stripped for there parts by thieves. Most parts are safe and hold little value but a few parts are worth quite a bit and can be sold to scrappers or pawn shops. Your beloved entertainment system can become a target with them ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. There are some ways to protect your system. If you have to park in a not so great neighborhood, look out for video cameras. Let big brother watch your car for you, he's great at catching the crook red handed. Of course an alarm is also highly recommended but only stops amateurs, and you might also consider registering your entertainment systems serial number with an Anti Theft Watch Site.
Afraid your new tires might get replaced with concrete blocks? Locking lugs can help deter most criminals but the best way to insure your tires well being is to park them in a garage if possible. Locking Lugs will stop rookies but are not so hard for professional crooks to figure out. For those who own the Honda Fit be especially careful. the rims are prized for car modifications and are often targeted.
Emblems on cars also tend to be stolen, and can cost a pretty penny to replace. make sure you have your dealership seal it with a high strength epoxy to protect it from scoundrels.
Catalytic converters help strip out carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. It contains Precious Metals, the metals fetch a high price in scrap yards. Its a good Idea to make your converter Identifiable by engraving your plate numbers on it. You can also go to your local shop and have them reinforce it for you.
A used car batteries street value is only about 20 bucks. but its easy to remove and takes little time to steal. A good idea to keep your battery safe is to install a hood lock and have it reinforced
Air bags are essential to safety and after theft, replacement can run you a few thousand dollars. Do yourself and wallet a favor and buy a steering wheel lock.
I just learned about this recently. apparently thieves target tailgates. A tailgate can sell for between $1000 and $4000 dollars. So make sure to keep them locked, and your vehicle identification numbers are etched on it. There are also some products on the market to help secure it from sticky fingers.
So keep the the criminals at bay. Protect your car, and it will take you far.
Your Friends at Maryland Tire Depot
Protect Your Car From Theft
Afraid your new tires might get replaced with concrete blocks? Locking lugs can help deter most criminals but the best way to insure your tires well being is to park them in a garage if possible. Locking Lugs will stop rookies but are not so hard for professional crooks to figure out. For those who own the Honda Fit be especially careful. the rims are prized for car modifications and are often targeted.
Emblems on cars also tend to be stolen, and can cost a pretty penny to replace. make sure you have your dealership seal it with a high strength epoxy to protect it from scoundrels.
Catalytic converters help strip out carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. It contains Precious Metals, the metals fetch a high price in scrap yards. Its a good Idea to make your converter Identifiable by engraving your plate numbers on it. You can also go to your local shop and have them reinforce it for you.
A used car batteries street value is only about 20 bucks. but its easy to remove and takes little time to steal. A good idea to keep your battery safe is to install a hood lock and have it reinforced
Air bags are essential to safety and after theft, replacement can run you a few thousand dollars. Do yourself and wallet a favor and buy a steering wheel lock.
I just learned about this recently. apparently thieves target tailgates. A tailgate can sell for between $1000 and $4000 dollars. So make sure to keep them locked, and your vehicle identification numbers are etched on it. There are also some products on the market to help secure it from sticky fingers.
So keep the the criminals at bay. Protect your car, and it will take you far.
Your Friends at Maryland Tire Depot
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