Five Ways to Get Your Car Stolen

Five sure-fire ways to get your car stolen

Most people would say their car is one of the most valuable assets they own — if not the most valuable. However, despite knowing its value, some people make it downright easy for thieves to drive off in their pride and joy. At Hunkins & Eaton, we don’t want you walking out your door to an empty driveway or leaving the mall or grocery store only to find some broken glass left behind in your parking space, so be sure to avoid the following five mistakes:

       1.     Leave your car running ... and unattended. Here in New Hampshire with our freezing winter mornings and our stifling summer afternoons, many residents prefer to start their cars ahead of time and allow them to warm up or cool down for a few minutes. Although understandable, this can be dangerous, so if your car is running, you should always be in it, even if you’re just running to the ATM or dropping off some mail.

2.       Keep a spare set of keys inside the car. According to law enforcement agencies, this is a great way to turn a car prowler into a car thief. Suppose someone is already attempting to break into your car to steal a phone, or a laptop, etc.; what do you think he/she is going to do upon finding a set of keys?

3.       Put valuables in plain sight. Seems simple, but we’ve all made this mistake. You’ll just be in the store for a second, after all, so who cares if you leave your smartphone on the front seat? Or items from your other errands in the back seat? Be smart — if you have to leave items in your car, put them in the trunk, or at least hide them as best you can, before you arrive at your next destination.

4.       Leave your car unsecured. The best thieves can work wonders with a window that’s left open even just a crack, and even the worst thieves can steal a car that’s been left unlocked with no alarm set.

5.       Assume nobody would want to steal your car. Think your car is too old or too undesirable for a thief to bother? Scrap metal is worth money, so never assume that your car is safe — even if you think it’s just a “junker.”

Keeping thieves away helps keep everyone’s insurance costs down, so avoiding these mistakes will not only save you hassle, but it will save you money as well. So stay safe - not just on the roads, but also in the parking lots!
 

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At Hunkins & Eaton Insurance Agency in Littleton and Lisbon, NH, we can work with you to make sure you've got the auto insurance coverage you need, while at the same time using all possible credits and discounts to make that coverage affordable. Just give us a call at 800-427-3975 or contact us online at www.hunkins-eaton.com. It’s our job to make sure that what's important to you is fully protected!

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