Having your car stolen is everyone’s worst nightmare. Second on the list is returning from a shopping spree to find that the windows have been smashed and any valuables left inside long gone. With in the increase in car related crimes there are a number of different ways you can help reduce your car from being targeted by car crimes.
Manufacturers are putting a heavy emphasis on security in all their latest models. With many makes and models now being fitted with anti- theft devices as standard. Citroen are among the car giants who have increased their security measures across their ranges as a way of meeting the demands of consumers.
In small city cars category Seat have added some innovative security devices which include dead locks and a rolling immobilisers, so even if car thieves manage to get hold of the key code the chances of it being appropriate on any particular day are reduced considerably.
For the small family cars Citroen have included dead locks, immobilisers and central locking across the range. Specially laminated side windows considerably reduces the chances of smash and grab , whilst blackened tailgate glass reduces the ability of passing opportunist thieves from seeing what has been stowed away. ‘Intelligent’ key recognition provided by Audi also dramatically reduces the chances of theft.
Ford have also put huge emphasis on security by including the Thatcham Category 1 immobiliser/alarm system which boosts security, in conjunction they have also included their own Passive Anti-Theft System, combined with shielded, reinforced dead locks on all doors.
Soft top cars have always been associated with easy entry; as such many manufacturers have replaced soft tops with folding metal roofs for a number of years as a way to reduce slashing of fabric and boosting security. Electronic key systems and standard security features have virtually dispelled the myth that Cabriolets are easy targets for car thieves.
Audi have the most innovative security systems on their high performance ranges, doing away with keys altogether so there is no way the car can be hot-wired and introducing finger print recognition which can be configured for only people who are permitted to drive the car. So apart from cutting the owner’s or permitted driver’s finger off or somehow taking their finger prints this car, along with its 5mm thick glass boosts some very effective security features.
Volkswagen have the ultimate protection available in their luxury cars which includes toughed, laminated windows, along with a sophisticated alarm system which can detect changes in internal air pressure as well as sensors which trigger the alarm if anyone attempts to tow the car away. Wireless ignition and entry does away with any possibility of hot-wiring and traditional methods of penetrable locking mechanisms.
Whether you choose from the smallest less expensive city cars to the top of the range luxury models, manufacturers across the board are striving to keep one step ahead of the car thieves by continually developing and introducing new technologies in security to their cars. Which in itself is great news for the consumer as anyone who owns a car with any of these security features will be able to inform their auto insurance company and benefit from reductions on the cost of their annual insurance premiums.
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