• Avoid using poorly lit car parks. Whenever possible, choose a staffed car park and park as close as you can to the attendant.
  • Reverse into the space and hide away all valuables and obvious possessions.
  • Make sure the interior light is working and set to come on when doors opened.
  • Note exactly where you have parked your car.
  • If you collect a ticket on entering the car park, do not leave it in the car, as this will make it easier for a thief to steal your vehicle.
  • When returning to your car, have your keys ready so that you can get in quickly and scan the area around and under your car for anything suspicious..
  • Before entering scan the back seat to check no-one has climbed in.
  • Once you are in the car lock the doors immediately and drive off quickly.
  • Close all windows and lock all doors every time you leave your car.
  • Remove your ignition key on every occasion you leave your vehicle.
  • Do not leave your car running and unnattended whilst it defrosting on cold days
  • Security code your stereo equipment and store CD,s MP3′s away when leaving vehicle.
  • Never leave vehicle documents in your car.
  • Do not leave any luggage or valuables on display as they will catch the eye of the opportunistic thief.
  • Always lock your doors when in transit do not open if approached in standing traffic.