One of the best ways to keep you car from theives is to not advertise. The worst thing I see is guys with swaps putting on those "DOHC" stickers from the SI. It's almost like saying, "Look I got a B-series in here!!!". Here are some of my tips.

Keep the outside as stock looking as possible.

This helps with the police too, officers look for flashy body kits, and big wheels. They'll make a excuse to just pull you over.

Keep the inside clean.

Don't keep school bags or books in plain sight. Also goes for your cd collection. You'll be surprised at the amount of stolen books that are sold every year. Also many music shops pay cash for cd's, quick money for a thief. If you got some $3,000 ITR seats in your hatch that's not looking stock.

Park in a well lighted area.

If possible try to park near bright areas or areas of high traffic. Personally I try to not park aganist a wall or near large car like a SUV. Just gives theives more cover.

Invest in a alarm, install it yourself if possible.

Many alarm installers will install the alarm under the dash. It's very easy for someone to gain access quickly to the alarm. Consider installing it somewhere else or having a shop specializing in alarm installs to do it. IMHO DO NOT TAKE IT TO THE COMMERIAL SHOPS! Circuit City, Best Buy etc.


Also remember the rule of owning a nice car.

If it's expensive or can't afford to replace it shouldn't be in your car!

Note, the comment about selling the car has some truth to it. If your in a high crime area, the old way to stop thieves is to have a car that is not wanted. For most of us that's not a choice. Thanks to all of the stolen Honda's in my area by insurance is the same price as if I has a Camaro V8!

Hope this helps,
rob

 

u could always get lojack(sp?) so if someone does steal ur car they can track it


but to prevent someone from breaking into your car well if someone wants it it really doesnt matter what u have they will steal it

 

This is how you keep your car from being stolen

 

how much was it?

 

Oh yea? this car got stolen & yet to be found:




This car ran the Gumball3000... all stickered up and all.

 

damn i didnt know that car was stolen

 

i also figured out a way for them not to drive your car very far...

if you leave your car in your driveway or w/e for a really long time, just open up the vavle to your slave cylinder. if they press the clutch pedal the brake fluid will pour out, after a while, clutch pedal will stick to the floor and you wont beable to put it into gear, leaving the theif in the middle of the road, abandining(sp) your car

 

I have to agree with everyone on this, Best is not better. I wanted the best wheels, Body kit, Stereo, ETC. That is the bad thing about having the best. Everone want's it also and will do anything to get it. Keep it simple. You know what's you have and it should be for you and you alone. Unless you have the benefit of having a garage at home, work and everyplace else you like to go, Keep it simple.

 

i keep my car in the garage always. thank god too, there was a fight right outside my house last night, and 9 rounds shot off phucking faggots. i live in a mid-upper class neighborhood too.:madfawk:

 

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or keep it stock, don't put anything that will attract them to your so called investment. I just got mine jacked and told the body shop to keep everything stock!

:madfawk: F*CK THIEVES:madfawk: