86turbonational
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Hi,
I just wanted to write something up from my own experiences to maybe in the future help other members in the fight to keep our car's. If you have something to add or any other suggestions please feel free.
As a towing & recovery owner I have seen all kinds of stolen cars in my days and even more and more often as time goes on. I couldn't stomache to know that my car has been stolen and that some dirtbag is out joy riding my baby in which i have worked so hard to keep in my posession. I have given alot of thought on how to help prevent a theft and I have lived my life by this and so far I have never had any of my rides stolen.
I want to start off by saying that I own a 2006 dodge ram 1500 4 door 4x4 with the chrome 20' rims, possibly the most popular stolen car todate. I also own a 1985 regal t-type A combination of these too vehicles makes for a thief's dream.
Within the last month I have personally recoved 7 stolen chrysler products that were stolen less than a mile from my home!! Out of those 7 only 2 still had motors in them and were salvagable. the others were stripped down to the bare bones and found in downtown detroit.
I take these steps to ensure that my truck does not get stolen and end up like one of those 7.
1) I always park it where i can see it.
2) I always lock my doors
3) I always look to park in a place with limited access ( so tow vehicles cant easily get to it)
4) If i cant see it, I have found a harness under the hood that i halfway unplug so that it appears to be plugged in still that kills the computer to the truck
5) or, I always go with my gut feelings. if i feel like I cant watch my car at this store and im in an unfarmiliar neighborhood, i will leave and go to a different store.
Also, I have not mentioned this yet but I used to work for a police department a few years ago. I have learned by training to always notice your suroundings and to pay close attention to everything! never let your guard down and be ready for anything. below are some simple steps i take to achieve this,
1) always drive with doors locked
2) Those mirrors are your life saver, use them and use them often
3) stop back from traffic at lights to give yourself enough room to escape if something should happen
4) wear your seatbelts! not only is this a law in most places, if someone tries to pull you from the car it will make it a little harder for them
5) If you have to go into a bad area, dont drive your gn or t-type! especially if your not sure where your going.
Tow truck's, you will not be able to stop a tow truck from getting your car/truck. I can personally post pictures of hooking my own car in the street with the wheels turned all the way. All you need is a wheel lift and its no problem. Also alot of newer flat beds have the rotator crane on them, this can lift your car from a parking spot and put it on the deck no matter what you do.
It all boils down to the above articles, keep an eye on your car and follow those simple steps and you will be giving yourself more of a chance to keeping your car from a thief.
I hope possibly this might help people in the future and maybe you will listen to these steps.
jamie..
I just wanted to write something up from my own experiences to maybe in the future help other members in the fight to keep our car's. If you have something to add or any other suggestions please feel free.
As a towing & recovery owner I have seen all kinds of stolen cars in my days and even more and more often as time goes on. I couldn't stomache to know that my car has been stolen and that some dirtbag is out joy riding my baby in which i have worked so hard to keep in my posession. I have given alot of thought on how to help prevent a theft and I have lived my life by this and so far I have never had any of my rides stolen.
I want to start off by saying that I own a 2006 dodge ram 1500 4 door 4x4 with the chrome 20' rims, possibly the most popular stolen car todate. I also own a 1985 regal t-type A combination of these too vehicles makes for a thief's dream.
Within the last month I have personally recoved 7 stolen chrysler products that were stolen less than a mile from my home!! Out of those 7 only 2 still had motors in them and were salvagable. the others were stripped down to the bare bones and found in downtown detroit.
I take these steps to ensure that my truck does not get stolen and end up like one of those 7.
1) I always park it where i can see it.
2) I always lock my doors
3) I always look to park in a place with limited access ( so tow vehicles cant easily get to it)
4) If i cant see it, I have found a harness under the hood that i halfway unplug so that it appears to be plugged in still that kills the computer to the truck
5) or, I always go with my gut feelings. if i feel like I cant watch my car at this store and im in an unfarmiliar neighborhood, i will leave and go to a different store.
Also, I have not mentioned this yet but I used to work for a police department a few years ago. I have learned by training to always notice your suroundings and to pay close attention to everything! never let your guard down and be ready for anything. below are some simple steps i take to achieve this,
1) always drive with doors locked
2) Those mirrors are your life saver, use them and use them often
3) stop back from traffic at lights to give yourself enough room to escape if something should happen
4) wear your seatbelts! not only is this a law in most places, if someone tries to pull you from the car it will make it a little harder for them
5) If you have to go into a bad area, dont drive your gn or t-type! especially if your not sure where your going.
Tow truck's, you will not be able to stop a tow truck from getting your car/truck. I can personally post pictures of hooking my own car in the street with the wheels turned all the way. All you need is a wheel lift and its no problem. Also alot of newer flat beds have the rotator crane on them, this can lift your car from a parking spot and put it on the deck no matter what you do.
It all boils down to the above articles, keep an eye on your car and follow those simple steps and you will be giving yourself more of a chance to keeping your car from a thief.
I hope possibly this might help people in the future and maybe you will listen to these steps.
jamie..