{"id":6355,"date":"2023-01-02T17:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T23:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amco-insurance.three.zysites.com\/blog\/tips-for-preventing-car-theft\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T09:53:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T14:53:51","slug":"tips-for-preventing-car-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getamco.com\/es\/sin-categorizar\/tips-for-preventing-car-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Preventing Car Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, thousands of cars are stolen by carjackers looking for a joyride, a getaway car or a quick sale to a chop shop. Most people think that thieves target mostly expensive sports cars, but in many cases, it&rsquo;s common models that are selected because their interchangeable parts are harvested for profit. The best way to prevent your car from being stolen is to make it a more difficult target. A carjacker wants to select cars that are quick and easy to break into, with parts that are in good condition. How can you make your car a less appealing target?&nbsp;<img src=\u201dhttps:\/\/admin.insurancewebsitebuilder.com\/img\/~www.amco.net\/blog_images\/car%20theft.jpg\" alt=\"man with hand on handle of car door\" style=\"float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;\" \/><\/p>\n<li type=\"disc\">Always be aware of your surroundings. Keep your windows shut and doors locked when driving through a bad part of town. Avoid parking in such areas; rather, choose a well-lit, populated area to leave your car. <\/li>\n<li type=\"disc\">Roll the windows up and lock your car every time you park, even if just for a few minutes. Engage the car&rsquo;s alarm system if you have one. <\/li>\n<li type=\"disc\">Never leave your car running unattended. To that note, never leave an extra key in your car (which includes taped to the underside of the wheel well). <\/li>\n<li type=\"disc\">Hide valuables (iPods, cell phones, purses, wrapped gifts etc.) in the glove box or trunk. If left out on the seat, these items become an invitation to thieves. <\/li>\n<li type=\"disc\">Put your registration information in your wallet instead of the glove box. This makes it more difficult for carjackers to sell your car if they successfully steal it. <\/li>\n<li type=\"disc\">If you must park in an area that causes you worry, consider arming your car with a steering wheel lock.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li type=\"disc\">For those who are serious about security, etching your car&rsquo;s VIN on each glass panel makes the car as a whole less appealing because the parts are technically damaged.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<p>\n<br \/>\nEvery step you take toward protecting your car and arming it against potential theft could qualify you for auto insurance savings. Ask your independent insurance agent if you&rsquo;re eligible for a safe car discount today!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Protect your property. Call Amco Insurance for more information on Katy, TX <a href=\"\/automobile\/\">auto insurance<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.amco.net\/blog\/tips-for-preventing-car-theft.aspx\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Tips for Preventing Car Theft\",\n  \"description\": \"Every year, thousands of cars are stolen by carjackers looking for a joyride, a getaway car or a quick sale to a chop shop. Most people think that thieves target mostly expensive sports cars, but in many cases, it&rsquo;s common models that are selected because their interchangeable parts are harvested for profit. The best way to prevent your car from being stolen is to make it a more difficult target. A carjacker wants to select cars that are quick and easy to break into, with parts that are in good condition. How can you make your car a less appealing target?\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/admin.insurancewebsitebuilder.com\/img\/~www.amco.net\/blog_images\/car%20theft.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Amco Insurance\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.amco.net\/\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2023-01-02\"\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, thousands of cars are stolen by carjackers looking for a joyride, a getaway car or a quick sale to a chop shop. Most people think that thieves target mostly expensive sports cars, but in many cases, it&rsquo;s common models that are selected because their interchangeable parts are harvested for profit. 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