Even though we do have essential vehicle insurance in place here in Australia, it doesn’t take away from the fact that we still don’t want our vehicles to be stolen in the first place. Many of us treat the family car like an extended member and when someone takes it from the front of our property, it can be incredibly upsetting and very inconvenient. We take care of our cars and many of us can be seen out on the weekend washing, drying and waxing them to a beautiful shine.
Out of sight and out of mind is a very well-known saying here in Australia and is incredibly relevant when it comes to the security of your car or truck. Parking it in the driveway or parking it in the street is like a red flag to a bull when it comes to car thieves. It’s better to park it away out of sight and this is one of the reasons why many Australians are investing in an American barn shed that doubles up as a single or double garage. It is a much more cost-effective way to get the garage that you want at a fraction of the cost.
This is just one of the top ways to stop your vehicle getting stolen here in Australia and the following are some others.
- Always lock your vehicle – Many of us get into the bad habit of leaving the doors unlocked for our vehicles when we arrive home. We get a sense of safety because the vehicle is parked up and surely no one would dare to enter our property to steal our vehicle. Car thieves have no conscience and if they see easy pickings, then they will take advantage of it immediately. Get yourself into the habit of always locking your vehicle no matter what, because as well as stopping it from getting stolen, it keeps the kids out of the car as well.
- Park in well-lit areas – When your vehicle isn’t parked inside your barn shed and you are out for the day doing shopping, if you prefer to shop in the evenings when it is much cooler, then make sure that you park your vehicle in a well-lit area where everyone can see it. Car thieves prefer darkness and so they will move on to easier pickings and your vehicle will remain so that you can drive it home.
- Never leave documents in the vehicle – You might find this unbelievable but many people keep their ownership documents inside their car or truck. This means that if the car is stolen then they have the relevant legal documents to state that they have ownership and it’s much easier for them to sell it. Always remove any documents from the vehicle that can easily identify it and may indicate ownership.
If you follow these three simple pieces of advice, then there’s no reason to believe that your car won’t still be in your possession in the future.
