Here are several things you can do to make your car more secure and deter thieves.
Convenient for the owner, but also risky: Car thieves can outsmart keyless go systems with radio technology. Photos: dpa
When you’re out and about, try and choose the safest place possible to leave your vehicle. Well-lit places are an immediate deterrent while choosing a car park that has CCTV will help put off criminals. You can use the Park Mark website to help you find facilities approved for safety and security. After this, you need to think about where you put your keys. Never put them somewhere that’s easily in sight, and try and put them as far away from the car as possible.If you have a keyless car, you should invest in a faraday pouch or box. Available from only around £5 , you put your keys inside and then seal the pouch or box, which should stop any “keyless” signals from being emitted, which crooks can use a device to connect with to unlock and start the car even without the keys.