Help Stop Vehicle Crime - Tips

We will do all we can to help prevent vehicle crime, and the tips below can help deter potential offenders and keep your vehicle secure. Ensure all doors, windows and sunroofs are closed and locked when leaving your vehicle unattended. Don’t simply rely on your key fob, as some thieves use ‘jammers’ to intercept the signal between the fob and the car, leaving the vehicle unlocked and vulnerable to theft. Don’t leave your keys lying around or visible on a windowsill at home or near a front door, where they could be hooked through the letterbox Never leave valuables in your vehicle and keep any other possessions out of sight. Remove your sat nav and its holder and wipe away any window suction marks as these could indicate a sat nav is stored in your vehicle If you use a vehicle for maintenance purposes, it is advisable not to leave tools or other working materials in a vehicle unoccupied or overnight, as works vehicles such as vans are commonly targeted by criminals Never le