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Auto Theft

Statistics show that by the time you finish reading this section, another vehicle will have been stolen somewhere in the United States.  Auto theft is a big business, and Visalia and Tulare County are no exceptions.  Over the last 10 years, the Visalia-Porterville area has consistently been ranked in the top 25 by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) for auto thefts per capita. 

 

Below are some tips you can utilize to help prevent the theft of your vehicle:

Always Use Common Sense

  • Lock your doors
  • Remove your keys from the ignition
  • Close your windows completely    
  • Park in well-lit areas   

Use a Visible or Audible Device

  • Audible alarms
  • Steering column collars
  • Steering wheel/brake pedal lock
  • Brake Locks
  • Wheel locks
  • Theft deterrent decals
  • Identification markers in or on the vehicle
  • Window etching
  • Micro Dot marking 

Install Vehicle Immobilizer

  • Smart keys
  • Fuse cut-offs
  • Kill switches
  • Starter, ignition and fuel disablers
  • Wireless ignition authentication

Invest in a Tracking System

  • Put your vehicle on the radar screen by installing a tracking system that emits a signal to the police or monitoring service when the vehicle is reported stolen.
  • Some systems employ “telematics” which combine GPS and wireless technologies to allow remote monitoring of a vehicle.
  • If the vehicle is moved, the system will alert the owner and the vehicle can be tracked by computer.
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