Manchester Locksmiths
by habits on Jul.29, 2010, under investment
Greater Manchester City Council is working with the local Police Authority to bring down the already high rate of stealing from cars in the Manchester area.
Locksmiths Manchester are working to try and tell people about car security across Manchester
· In 2009 Manchester was ranked 9th county in the country for stealing from cars.
· On average, 1 in 40 UK households had a car stolen in the last 12 months.
· Most motor thefts are just an opportunity.
Stealing from n auto mobile is an opportunistic matter and is therefore stoppable. The details shown below explain how you can keep your car safer and help prevent car crimes.
· Don’t entice thieves by leaving valuables on display in your car. Coats, mobile phones, handbags and loose coins can be a target for thieves. Always take your stuff with you.
· Never leave your Sat Nav System or computer in your automobile and be sure you wipe away any sucker marks left on the wind shield; they are a clear sign that you may have a Sat Nav stored in your car.
· Remove any documentation from your car which identify where your home is – your home might be the thieves’ next target. Don’t leave important information in your car, including ID cards, driving licence or registration papers.
· Install a quality electric alarm in your car. A high quality, loud alarm is a good deterrent to a thief. Make sure you activate it every time you park, even if it’s just for a few moments.
· Prevent theft of your licence plates by securing them with tamper resistant one way star head screws
· Always remove the key out of the ignition and lock the car when you leave it, even if it is for a moment or two, e.g. when fueling up. Your car and belongings can be stolen in an flash.
· Don’t leave spare keys hidden in your car. Thieves know all the hiding places.
· Keep your keys in a safe place at home. Never have them in an obvious place. Never have your keys on your desk at work or in easily accessible places like in your handbag or on a canteen table.
If you have had your car or house keys stolen please visit our website or ask for Locksmiths Manchester in a search engine.
