Although vehicle traffic is falling steadily, peaking in 1995, Home Office figures show that vehicle traffic is yet 19% of all crimes reported in England and Wales. Between 2006-2007 nearly 1.7 million vehicle related thefts were recorded.

A good Most vehicular traffic is opportunistic and, therefore, with the help of little more than common sense, preventable.

Engine immobilizers are an excellent way to stop someone stealing your car. They work by preventing a thief from starting the engine unless you are using the correct key (or token). Some immobilizer are installed on the vehicle by the manufacturer of the car. However immobilizers made by a company called Thatcham are considered the best. Most companies Car insurance discount your premium even if you have a Thatcham immobilisers installed on your phone.

If your car has not been installed a car alarm, many cars come with alarms fitted as standard, then get a fitted. It is advisable that you allow a professional to install it.

Adjust wheel nuts and locking bolts. These are inexpensive and easy to assemble. Prevent theft of your car wheels.

When you leave your car parked a block use steering wheel. These are devices that are attached securely to the wheel of both locking direction. They are effective only in the way they work, but also due to the fact that they are very visible.

Never leave anything on the screen when you park your car. Even an old coat or plastic bag can be tempting to a thief. If your car stereo can be removed then remove it.

Have your car registration number or the last seven digits your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etched on all windows. This makes your car more easily identifiable and more difficult for a thief to sell his car.

When parking at home, use your garage if you have one. When parking outside always try to park in a closed circuit enabled television or attended parking.

When buying a used car get one of the commercial databases such as HPI Group Ltd, to check history of the cars. These databases can tell you if the car was reported stolen or written off after an accident.

About the Author:

Richard Jenkins is the owner of the driving test and driving schools website driving-test-success.com. A site for learner drivers providing guides on topics such as the driving theory test and cheap young drivers car insurance .

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