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- Don't leave car keys in the ignition, in the car, under the car, around the car or lying in plain sight. Don't mark the key with the car license number or address.
- Don't give keys to new acquaintances.
- Don't pick up hitchhikers.
- Don't leave valuables in sight inside the vehicle. Packages on the seat, cameras, expensive clothing, briefcases, luggage, cellular phones, CD players and tape decks are some examples. If valuables must be left inside the car, leave them in the trunk. Don't leave ID cards or credit cards in the vehicle.
- Always lock your vehicle doors and windows.
- At home, park inside a locked garage if possible. Turn the wheels sharply to make it difficult to tow. Install motion detector lights in the driveway and/or a motion detection alarm in the garage.
- Away from home, park in well-traveled and well-lit areas. Avoid leaving the car parked in long term lots for long periods of time. When you return, check in, under, and around the car for unwanted guests.
- If you think you are being followed, drive to a safe location - someplace with plenty of people around or a police station. If you drive home, the offender will know where you live. If you see someone in trouble, help them if you can safely do so or get to the next phone and call the police with the details.
- Record the factory serial number of car parts, tape deck, etc. and keep this information in a safe deposit box.
- Install removable electronics (i.e. CD players). Don't leave them in the car.
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