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Step Five
Prevent amateurs and kids looking to joyride with a steering-wheel lock.
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Step Six
Make a lot of noise. Car alarms are very common and come with a wide range of options. Motion, door-open and impact sensors are the most common.
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Step Seven
Install an alarm worth having. A backup battery is important ' your alarm is useless without one if a thief unhooks your battery. Your insurance might drop if you have a passive system (one that arms itself). Remote keyless entry is handy and a pager will tell you when your alarm has been set off.
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Step Eight
Use a fuel- or ignition-kill switch (also known as immobilizers) to prevent the car from being started. Make sure it's hidden, though, or a thief can find it and easily bypass it. Many car alarms have an ignition-kill option.
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Step Nine
Have your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etched onto all of the windows. Chop shops will find your car much less appealing.
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Step Ten
Use more than one type of theft deterrent for peace of mind.
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