Habits
Take valuables with you or lock them out of sight. Park in lit, busy places. Lock the doors and close the windows, every time. Do not leave a garage door opener visible.
Visible deterrents
A blinking LED and a window sticker signal that the car has protection. Use them, but do not rely on them.
Upgrades that help
A glass-break sensor catches quiet window entry. A loud siren draws attention. A tilt sensor catches wheel and tow theft. A GPS tracker helps recover a car or its stolen load.
One more thing
Think about where you park the most, not where you park once in a while. Your daily spot is the one to protect. Walk it at night, look for lights and cameras and ask yourself how long a stranger could spend there unnoticed.
Quick answers
Do stickers help?
They may discourage some thieves, but a working system matters more.
Is a hidden spare key a good idea?
No. Thieves know the usual hiding places.
