Three Ways to Keep Your Car Safe
As one of the most valuable items you own, your vehicle is relied upon to get you to work, do the school run and generally get you from A to B. And even if you believe the area you live in is safe, no location is completely free from crime, and your car could be the target. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways that you can keep your car safe from damage and opportunists - carry on reading to learn more.
The easiest way to protect your car is to keep it in a safe place on your property or work premises. If you have a garage, utilise this space to store your car and with electric garage doors, you can open it and drive straight in without having to get out of the driver’s seat. Not only will a garage prevent scratches and dents from being inflicted on your car, but opportunists won’t know it’s there or will see breaking into the garage as a hurdle they’re unwilling to attempt. Even keeping your car on a driveway rather than the road is a safer option, and will lower your insurance premium.
You should never keep valuable possessions in your car overnight, or visible during the day for that matter. Laptops, phones, sat navs and other electrical items are attractive to thieves, and if they can be easily reached by smashing a window, you might find yourself out of pocket. So, always bring them inside where you can store them safely.
Your car keys are one of the simplest ways that people can access your car, so try not to leave them in an obvious place. Thieves have been known to retrieve car keys by ‘fishing’ for them through letterboxes if they’re on nearby tables, ledges or hooks. And keyless cars are not exempt. Sophisticated technology means it’s possible to unlock cars through hacking - this is where garage doors are important to providing an extra level of security.
Keep your car safe with a high-quality garage door, that will also improve the exterior of your property. Here at Thoroughbred Industrial Doors , serving clients in Midenhall and Royston, we have over 20 years of experience in supplying, fitting and repairing garage doors of all types. Get in touch today and find out more about our services.
