About 92% of American households have at least one car, so it\u2019s safe to say that the vast
\nmajority of us rely on cars for our daily life. You may need a car to get to work, the gym, the
\ngrocery store, to visit friends and family, and\/or to go on vacation.<\/p>\n
July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, so we thought we\u2019d spend some time going
\nover vehicle theft statistics and give you some tips to help you prevent yourself from being
\nvictimized.
\n<\/p>\n
About Vehicle Theft<\/p>\n
Vehicle theft is on the rise. In 2023, the number of vehicles stolen was up 25% from previous
\nyears. Vehicle costs people more than 8 billion dollars each year, making it a multi-billion dollar
\ncrime industry.<\/p>\n
In 2023, a motor vehicle theft was committed every 31 seconds. Some thieves will gladly steal
\nyour whole car, while others will merely break into a vehicle to steal valuables, your car radio,
\nwheel covers, transmissions, airbags, and more. They\u2019ll basically steal anything of value that
\nthey hope they can resell.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, most vehicle thefts happen during the summer, which is why it\u2019s so important to
\nstart protecting your car immediately\u2014you could be the next victim of vehicle theft.
\nHere are some tips to prevent vehicle theft.<\/p>\n
Common Sense Practices<\/p>\n
Although this may be second nature to some people, others may not be following common
\nsense practices to keep their vehicles safe. This includes:<\/p>\n
\u25cf Always keep your car locked\u2026 whether you\u2019re gone for one minute or a week.
\n\u25cf Never leave your keys in the car, always take them with you.
\n\u25cf Close all windows when you park.
\n\u25cf Never leave valuables inside your car. If you must, make sure they are out of sight. If a
\nthief can see valuables through the window, they\u2019re more likely to break in.
\n\u25cf Park in well-lit areas when possible.
\n\u25cf Keep your car parked in a secure garage when possible.<\/p>\n
Antitheft Systems<\/p>\n
Antitheft systems deter and prevent thieves from stealing your vehicle. Examples of these
\nsystems include:<\/p>\n
\u25cf Horn alarms call attention to the car and may scare off thieves or alert you that your car
\nis being stolen.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Visible devices like etchings or theft-deterrent decals call attention to anti-theft measures
\nand can help deter thieves.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Immobilizing devices like steering wheel locks or other devices that prevent hot wiring
\nare great ways to prevent theft once a perpetrator enters your vehicle.
\nVehicle Recovery<\/p>\n
While using antitheft systems and taking common-sense steps to secure your vehicle can go a
\nlong way, sometimes thieves still manage to get off with your car. When this happens, your best
\nhope is a quality and covert GPS tracking device.<\/p>\n
With the right GPS tracking device, you can monitor the location of your vehicle after it\u2019s stolen
\nand turn this over to the authorities for quick vehicle recovery.<\/p>\n
Plus, with additional features like geofencing, you can receive an alert whenever your vehicle is
\nbeing moved to an unauthorized area.<\/p>\n
Here at LiveViewGPS, we have a plethora of auto theft recovery GPS tracking options. Please
\ngive us a call at 1-888-544-0494 and we can help you determine the best vehicle GPS tracking
\nproduct to fulfill your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
About 92% of American households have at least one car, so it\u2019s safe to say that the vast majority of us rely on cars for our daily life. You may need a car to get to work, the gym, the grocery store, to visit friends and family, and\/or to go on vacation. July is National […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_description":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7121","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-applications"],"yoast_head":"\n