Car theft is one of the easiest ways to lose the investment that you have made in your vehicle. Any parking lot or side street is a potential threat to the security of your car, and in most cases #stolen vehicles are unable to be retrieved. In order to prevent this tragic crime, here are some simple steps to protect your vehicle from Coast Nissan:
- The easiest way to protect your car is simply to remember to lock the doors and make sure all windows are up. Get in the habit of checking if you pressed that button; it only takes a few seconds.
- Try to avoid leaving your car unattended, especially if it is still running. These cars are easy targets, even if you are only gone for a few minutes.
- When parking at night, choose a well-lit and occupied area. If that lot has security cameras or a security guard, even better. You also should avoid leaving any valuables in plain sight, as it only makes your car a more lucrative target. Try storing them under seats or bring them with you.
- Don’t leave the vehicle title or a spare key lying around the car. Thieves know where to look for these and it will only help them in avoiding being caught.
- There are many vehicle immobilizer systems that you can purchase, including fuel-cut off systems and smart keys. This will prevent the car from moving, even if the thief bypassed the ignition by hot wiring the car.
- In the event your car is stolen, having a GPS tracking system installed will help the police recover the car much faster, which is very important when it comes to vehicle thefts. The farther away the perp can get then the less likely you will see your car again. There are several affordable and effective GPS trackers you can buy, many of which will link directly to your smartphone.
At Coast Nissan, we want to keep you and your vehicle safe and secure. Our dealership offers premium Nissan service, including oil changes and tire rotations, so let our expert car technicians take care of your vehicle. Our San Luis Obispo car dealership also offers a wide selection of new and pre-owned Nissan models, which you can view at www.coastnissan.com.
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Coast Nissan
12100 Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo, California 93405
Phone: 877.957.9019
Website: www.coastnissan.com