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How to protect your car from theft

By applying a few simple strategies you can reduce the opportunity for crime and decrease the chances of your car being stolen.

* Always lock doors and close windows when your vehicle is unattended. * Park your car in the street and use an area that is well lit at night.

* If you must leave valuables in your car, make sure they are locked away out of sight.

* Spare keys should never be hidden in or on the car.

* If you have a garage, use it rather than leave your car in the driveway or on the street.

* Remove cheque books, credit cards, driver's licence and registration papers from the glove box

* Record serial numbers of valuables and details of your car such as make, model and engine number.

* Engrave or mark your property with your driver's licence number preceded by 'A' for the ACT. Also mark your licence number on several places in the car.

* When your car is being repaired leave only the ignition key.

* Avoid placing your name, address and registration number on keys.

* Take your car keys with you or hide them when you leave your car at home unattended.