Security In your Vehicle

Security tips – your vehicle

Here are some common sense tips to help you prevent the theft of your car and the theft of items from your car:

• Find somewhere to conceal your car key at home – it is estimated that 70% of car thefts are made using the vehicle key, taken during a house robbery. This is a particularly common method where the car is a high value model

• Don’t bring your car keys with you into the bedroom when you retire as determined thieves will not think twice about coming into the room to search for the keys

• If you use a sat nav, don’t leave it in the car after use

• Obviously, don’t leave any valuables in view in your parked car, or even loose change or CDs, and that includes in multi-storey or underground car parks

• Park somewhere safe – well-lit, in a busy area

• Lock your car and close the windows when you leave your car at petrol stations or to pay a parking fee. Never leave your key in an unattended car

You’ll also find useful security advice on www.garda.ie.