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Learn how to protect your car from theft with these tips from the Green Lake College Police. Follow safety procedures such as parking in well-lit areas and using a remote door opener. Install security devices like reinforced collars and toggle switches, and consider etching your vehicle identification number on valuable parts.
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Protecting your Car Prevent Car TheftPresented by Green Lake College Police
Parking Safety Procedures • At night, park in a well-lit area • Use a remote door opener • Siren and flashing lights startle potential thieves • When parking against a curb: • Turn the wheels sharply to the right or left • Point the car inward toward the curb
Install a Security Device • Put a reinforced collar over the steering column casing • Must be removed to start the vehicle • Alarm should sound when vehicle is tilted • Put stickers on the window • System will reduce insurance premiums
Other Techniques • Install a toggle switch • Disables the starter circuit • Etch the vehicle identification number (VIN) on parts thieves sell • Windows, doors, fenders • Fancy wheels, bumpers