Toyota of Orlando walks you through 6 ways you can prevent car theft and keep your vehicle protected while you're away!

1. 6 WAYS TO PREVENT
CAR THEFT
Toyota of Orlando

2. It can happen anytime,
anywhere
■ Between finding a parking space, arriving on
time, or finding where you’re going, the last thing
on your mind after you leave your car after you
arrive to your destination is what happens to it
until you return. Car theft likely never crosses
your mind until you return to find your Orlando
Toyota vehicle missing or broken into. Keeping
your car protected while you’re not around
seems like an impossible task, but taking a few
simple steps can deter thieves and make it a
less likely target. Check out this guide from
Toyota of Orlando and keep your vehicle
protected!

3. 1) Hide your valuables
■ Spotting a purse, bag, or valuable item on your seat in plain sight greatly increases
your chances of car theft. Seeing items like these motivates thieves and you may
never see that item again.
■ Store your valuables in places like the trunk, under the seat, or in your glovebox so
would-be thieves don’t come looking.

4. 2) Make sure to lock
your car
■ Before you leave your Orlando Toyota vehicle, be
sure to click lock on your key fob until you hear a
beep or horn. If you do, it doesn’t hurt to test the
doors and make sure they’re locked.
■ Also, make sure to check if your windows and/or
sunroof are open before you leave your vehicle
for a while.

5. 3) Choose your parking spot wisely
■ Your parking spot can make all the difference when it comes to being a car theft
target. Choose a well lit area, under a lamp post, and one that experiences a high
amount of traffic. This will deter thieves and, if your vehicle is broken into, increase
the chances of a bystander seeing.
■ To take this a step further, scout the parking lot or garage for security cameras and
park near them.

6. 4) Don’t leave your vehicle
unattended and running
■ A quick run into your house or into the grocery
store could turn south quickly if you leave your
Orlando Toyota vehicle unattended with the
engine running.
■ For a car theft offender, this is an easy grab and
you could be the next victim. It may be hassle,
but make sure to always shut off your engine,
take your keys with you, and lock your car.

7. 5) Don’t leave a spare key on your car
■ While getting locked out and having an immediate key on hand is convenient, the
truth is that this could be an easy way for your car to get stolen.
■ Thieves typically know to check places like wheel welds and the undercarriage for
spare keys.

8. 6) Consider purchasing and/or
using an anti-theft system
■ Most Orlando Toyota vehicles come equipped
with some form of anti-theft system to combat
car theft, but aftermarket systems could be a
good idea for added protection.
■ Our auto parts department at Toyota of Orlando
has a great selection of anti-theft systems to
protect your vehicle while you’re away.

9. Protect your vehicle from car theft with
Toyota of Orlando
■ Protecting your vehicle can be challenging and Toyota of Orlando is here to help!
■ Visit our auto parts department seven days a week at 3575 Vineland Road or give
us a call at (407) 298 – 4500 with any questions!