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When you purchase a vehicle, you will find yourself bogged down in tax and insurance applications as well as organising finance options too. However, as vehicle crimes continue to grow on a daily basis, it is also important to consider security guidance too. To help you avoid being the victim of a vehicle crime, take some time to check out our top tips for keeping your car safe!
All cars come with some level of security as standard, and your first step to keeping your car safe is to learn about what comes with yours. Talk to the person you are buying from, check with a car dealer or read the car manual to find out which features you have access to and how to use them.
It may sound like an obvious piece of advice but remembering to always lock your car is an essential step you should take. It doesn’t matter where you stop or how safe you feel an area is; locking your car protects it from being stolen. Many victims state that they left it on the drive for a minute only to be the victim of car theft – lock up and avoid this fate.
When it comes to parking your vehicle, you are always better off when you choose a car park that has CCTV, bright lighting and lots of other car users around. These areas tend to deter car thieves as the risk of getting caught is far greater than in more secluded places. If you do need to park somewhere that isn’t covered by CCTV, then think about additional security measures you can put in place, like a steering lock.
If you have valuables in your car, then it is important to take them with you when the car is empty; this way, you are less likely to have your car broken into. However, if you are unable to take them with you, then take the time to hide them safely so that they are not on display. You can place them in the boot of the car if there is a boot cover or under car seats if they are small enough to fit.
If your vehicle comes with an alarm installed, then do not forget to test it on a regular basis. Doing this will reduce the risk of you being broken into, and it fails to sound. If your car does not have an alarm, then it is a good idea to install one retrospectively.
Insurance companies are as keen as you are to avoid car thefts and crimes as this leads to claims. If you aren’t sure what the right cover is for your needs or you want to discuss any specific security requirements on your policy, then get in touch with them and ask for help. Doing this will not only get you accurate advice but will also help you to avoid compliance problems if you ever do need to claim.
With more cars stolen each day than ever before, it makes sense to protect your vehicle with anti-theft devices to ward off potential criminals. Some of the main devices on offer include steering locks, insurance approved vehicle trackers and dashcams that continue to record when you are away from the vehicle. Car trackers in particular are becoming increasingly popular. Insurance trackers are referred to as Category S7 trackers and Category S5 trackers – which one you choose will depend on the insurance classification of your vehicle. On Ghost Installations the best selling trackers come from the biggest names in the industry including Scorpion trackers and SmartTrack.
We’re the UK’s leading approved installer of the Ghost II Immobiliser and insurance approved trackers. Our team are here to help you find the vehicle security solution for your needs and budget.
Contact our team now on 0800 246 5538 or use the form and we will call you right back.
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Some of our Frequently Asked Questions
Our head office is based in Halifax, however our engineers are based nationwide to cover all the UK.
It’s dependent on the vehicle, usually around 2 hours.
We have a dedicated aftercare team who can assist you, after verification we are able to support you to change the code.
It can be changed by you at any point and you can do this at any time and each day if you wish for maximum security
The device detects if your car has start / stop technology so you enter the code when you initially start the car and get into it and that’s it. If the car stops at traffic lights it automatically restarts as it normally would do before you had the ghost fitted.
Speak to one of our dedicated account managers to find the correct deal to support your install. We always have offers available.
When the car is being driven by others, you can enter service mode so your code is not compromised to the garage. The car stays in service mode until driven over 30 mph or if you take it out of service mode. (Please ask on the day of installation how this is done.)
The product is guaranteed for two years.
You can have it removed by us or leave it in the car as a sales feature to get more for your car with it fitted. Please note there will be an additional charge for this service.
We can remove and refit if required once your lease has ended. Please note there will be an additional charge for this service.
