How can I stop my sat nav making my car a target for thieves?
Recorded thefts of sat nav systems are increasing. Follow these tips to keep your sat nav safe. • Take portable sat nav systems and their mountings with you when leaving the car. • Wipe away any suction pad marks the sat nav leaves on the windscreen or dashboard, as thieves will look for these. • Avoid leaving the sat nav in the glove box – thieves usually check there first. Consider leaving the glove box open to show the sat nav hasn’t been left in the car. • Record your home address under another name to stop a thief from simply following the sat nav’s directions and ransacking your house when they know you’re out. • Mark your sat nav using special security markers. • Note down the sat nav’s make, model and serial number and keep the details somewhere safe – not in the car. • Consider recording your sat nav’s details on a commercially-available asset register such as Immobilise.com. For more on keeping your vehicle secure, see our guide to car security features.
