Car theft has been a huge problem throughout the years, especially now with car makers starting to implement new technology such as key-less entry, stop/start buttons and so on. New technologies always face security issues, there will always be some kind of way to get past the security the car offers. You need to make sure to do specific things such as locking your doors when you are driving, closing your windows when leaving your car unattended and overall making sure you try your best to make your car thief-proof, in this article we will go through some extra security measures you can implement so that your car will scare thieves away!

Use a Key Fob Pouch

Protecting your key fob is the best way to start protecting your vehicle, many of the newer cars have key-less entry, stop-start buttons and there are many different devices thieves use to bypass any security your car has in place. It can be very easy for someone to break into your car if you are not taking the steps to counter it! 

Many different key fob pouches block the signal, we will show you a diagram of how key-less cars get stolen. You should invest in a good quality key fob pouch that blocks signals and secures your car.

Do Not Leave Valuables In Sight!

This happens time and time again, people leave laptops, phones, wallets and other valuables in the car in plain sight, believe us people will smash a car window to grab a laptop or a wallet!

This is probably advice that you have heard many times before, this applies to wherever you leave your car, it could be on your driveway, street, parking lot, it does not really matter you could risk your valuables getting stolen and your car getting broken into.

Keep your valuables like your wallets, laptops and other things out of sight, place them in the glove box, you can put them under your seat or cover them with something thieves won't see a point in breaking into your car if there is nothing to steal in plain sight...

Steering Lock

Steering locks are an inexpensive and efficient way of securing your car and deterring potential thieves. You can get any steering lock and it will do the job, the best and highly recommended steering lock is the 'Disklok Steering wheel lock' which is the strongest and the best-rated steering lock in the UK, we offer it on our website and in-shop. 

You might be wondering why would you need a steering lock when your car has a built-in steering lock when you turn the ignition off, your built-in steering lock can be broken quite easily whereas a steering lock will make it impossible for someone to drive your car.

Parking barrier & Wheel lock

These two measures are really drastic, we would only recommend following these last tips if you have a really expensive car or you are really worried about your car being stolen. Investing in a parking barrier and a wheel lock along with all of the previous tips will make your car untouchable, there will be way too many barriers for a thief to fight through to move your car it will simply not be worth it.

Getting a parking barrier is a huge step that will pretty much secure your whole driveway and any cars on there. A wheel lock is not as drastic, it can be cheap and very effective, so you should consider investing in one if you are worried about your vehicle being stolen.

In conclusion, we think everyone should take steps to secure their car as much as possible regardless if your car is older or brand new, you can never know when you're going to be a victim of a car crime. If your car uses key-less features invest in a signal-blocking pouch, keep your car locked and protected appropriately.

We at Autozone offer a huge range of security products for your car from car fob pouches to steering wheel locks.