With many Brits looking to escape the UK and get away this summer, it can be exhausting preparing everything before you head to the airport. A sure way to ruin your holiday is by wondering if your vehicles are safe when you are miles away.
The best way to keep anxiety and stress at bay is to make sure your vehicles are prepared safely and left in perfect condition for your return. Still, it is easy to forget things in the excitement, so experts at Beck Evans, the UK’s Leading Car Dealership Since 1970, have prepared some top tips for those planning to get away this summer.
- Apply a steering wheel lock: This method is one of the easiest and cheapest modes of protection against vehicle theft. They offer an obvious deterrent to any thief and a locking system that prevents the turning of the wheel, which means if they do manage to get into your car to steal it, they won’t get far.
- GPS Tracker: A tracker is a great way to ensure you know your vehicle’s whereabouts at any time. They can connect to your smartphone, making it super accessible to view while you are sitting at the beach.
- Wheel clamp: Another visual deterrent that will prevent your car from going anywhere is a wheel clamp. It will also put off any chancing thief as it would take a long time for them to try and remove it, posing more risk of being seen or stopped by neighbours and passers-by.
- Key signal blocker: One of the most common ways vehicles are stolen is by duplicating and cloning the signal from your key fob. To reduce this risk, you can purchase a key signal blocker lined with special isolation that prevents the frequency of your key from being duplicated, reducing the risk of your vehicle being stolen.
- Remove valuables: This tip comes without question. Make sure to take out any electronics, expensive items, garage remotes, or anything that might tempt a break-in.
Extra tips that you might want to consider:
- Deactivate your keyless entry fob (if this can be enabled) or place it in a signal-blocking pouch.
- Ensure your car MOT, insurance, and tax are up-to-date if you’re away for an extended time.
- Consider letting your insurer know if the car will be parked in a different location than usual.
