My friend’s car was stolen, unfortunately the car thief hit his navigation button to home, used the garage door opener and cleaned out the house. OUCH!

Here are 3 simple things you can do to protect yourself.

1. Never list your actual address. Set your navigation or GPS to an intersection near your house.
2. Hide your VIN number.  Thieves use this number to make chip keys to gain access to your car. Cover or tape over your dashboard vin number.
3. The most logical place for insurance verification is in the glove box. Your name and address are on your insurance verification. Hide your insurance verification in the car or in your wallet.

Car thieves will always find ways to steal cars, you don’t have to make it easy for them.