Auto Theft Protection

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Tips for Protecting Yourself from Auto Theft

Lock your car and take your keys Never hide a spare key on the vehicle Roll up windows completely Park in well-lighted areas	If you have a garage, use it and keep it closed and locked Never leave your car running while it is unattended Park as close as possible to an open business Do not leave valuables in sight to tempt a thief

If Your Car Is Stolen

Call 911
Before the vehicle can be listed as stolen, you must have the vehicle's license number and/or the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
If possible, retain copies of all vehicle paperwork at home in a safe place
Stolen vehicles are sometimes used in the commission of other crime so quick action often results in the recovery of your vehicle as well as prevention of another crime
If you recover your own vehicle, call 911 so the police can list it as "recovered" and do not touch or move your vehicle in order to preserve possible evidence

When Buying A Car

Be cautious of the low-priced bargain
Beware of fast-sell pressures
Check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to see if it has been altered
Be suspicious of fresh paint on a car
Complete all paper work at the time of the sale
If you are selling a car, never allow a person to test drive the vehicle alone
Ask to see an interested buyer's driver's license, and write down the name, address & driver's license number
Make certain the driver's door contains a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
- This label is often called a mylar sticker, and it contains the VIN
- Presence of the label is required by law