How to Prevent Car theft

Originally from Nationwide Insurance

How common are car thefts? There were 873,080 motor vehicle thefts in 2020 in the U.S., according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.1 And when citizens are targeted in the most potentially dangerous of these crimes – carjacking – the attacker succeeds in roughly half of all attempts, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

To find out how to prevent carjacking and car theft read on.

1. Don’t leave valuables in your car.
2. Park in a well-lit area.
3. Lock your vehicle doors.
4. Don’t leave your keys in the car.
5. Stay alert.
6. Know where you’re going.
7. Install an anti-theft system.
8. Stay cool during a crisis.