Thursday, June 22, 2006

Protect Yourself and Your Car
California is a common place for a car to be stolen.
GEICO in San Dieo advises some safety measures for people to be able to protect themselves and their vehicles.

Beyond keeping your vehicle locked and your keys safe, they suggest parking in well-lit areas wherever possible to deter thieves.
They also suggest that you leave your car in park or in gear with the wheels turned toward the curb or some other obstruction, so thieves won't be able to tow it easily.
An anti-theft system is a great deterrent and I know that when we bought our last new car, even though it didn't have an anti-theft systm, the dealership had put stickers on the windows indicating that it did which is sometimes enough to make thieves continue on their merry way.
Anti-theft devices exist at many different budget levels.

Another deterrent is to have your vin # (vehicle identification #) etched into your windows. This is something that will cause a great headache to a car thief as they'd have to replace all the windows in your vehicle before selling it off which can definitely reduce their profit margin.
Thieves are reluctant to steal vehicles that can be tracked and recovered quickly.
Your insurance company often has incentives for customers with these types of anti-theft systems in place.

There are many things you can do to deter a thief from taking your car but remember the most important thing if confronted by a carjacker: Do not resist. Comply and protect yourself.
Cars can be replaced; you can't be.
Car Insurance is in place to replace your car and contents so protect yourself first.

Car insurance is a big business and you want to be sure that you are getting the most for your money and from a reputable insurance company who can offer you incentives for your safety precautions.
Are you getting the best rate and the best service there is?
car insurance companies work for you and you are the customer.

With CarInsurance.com you can get insured in as little as 15 minutes. They provide multiple quotes and options for various types of coverage.
Their website is secure and hacker safe and they have affilate partners and additional insurance products also.



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