Did you know that more than 75 percent of vehicle owners in the U.S. have done nothing to prevent the theft of their car? Simply locking your car doors is not enough to keep a criminal from stealing your car. In order to prevent car theft, you must install car security devices and use them regularly. Here are a few of the options available to keep thieves from getting into your vehicle and stealing your belongings or driving away in your car:

Car alarms are some of the most common security devices found in vehicles today. While most people groan at the thought of car alarms because they are tired of alarms being triggered falsely in the middle of the night, in fact this can be a very useful theft deterrent. No thief wants to be caught, and they will turn and run as the alarm blares, even if it’s likely no one will come to see what triggered the alarm.

If you want the features of an alarm system but don’t actually want to go through the expense or hassle of installing an alarm, or are afraid of false alarms waking you in the middle of the night, consider an auto theft deterrent light. This flashing simulated alarm light will look like a car alarm to anyone who peers inside your vehicle, but won’t actually go off if someone breaks into your car. Still, the flashing light is enough to deter most criminals, who will move on in search of an easier target.

Steering wheel locks, such as “The Club,” are another useful car security device. These long metal bars lock onto the steering wheel, preventing a thief from being able to turn the steering wheel. Steering wheel alarms, a similar type of device, beep loudly if someone tries to turn the wheel without first disarming the alarm. Again, both of these can be seen from outside the car, greatly lowering the possibility of someone trying to steal your car.

Other car security devices are meant to make driving away harder if a thief does break into your car. If a thief is already inside, an ignition immobilizer will prevent the car from starting unless they know how to find and disable this hidden device. If the car isn’t running, the thief can’t drive it away. Often known as “kill switches” or “starter disablers,” these high-tech gadgets are on the cutting edge of auto security.

If the thief is able to get away in your car, make sure they don’t get far. Tracking devices, sold pre-installed on many new vehicles, can also be purchased for older cars. These GPS-based services can help the police recover your stolen car quickly.

Car security devices are some of the most important accessories for your car. These devices allow you to stop worrying about the security of your vehicle and the belongings stored in it. When a thief sees that you have some type of car security device installed, he or she will likely move onto a vehicle that is easier to steal. Your car is probably one of your most important, not to mention expensive, assets. Take the necessary steps to protect it before it is too late.

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