Mercedes-Benz Brampton: Prevent Your Vehicle From Being Stolen

Mercedes-Benz Brampton: Prevent Your Vehicle From Being Stolen

Did you know that automobile theft costs Canadians close to $1 billion every year? That includes $250 million in police, health care and court system costs, $542 million for insurers to replace or repair vehicles and millions more for correctional services.

There are four reasons thieves steal a vehicle: to sell it abroad, to sell to an unsuspecting consumer, to get somewhere or to commit another crime.  Every year, a list of the Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles is publicized.  The good news is, there isn’t a Mercedes-Benz on the list.  The bad news?  Unfortunately, it doesn’t mean thieves won’t steal a Mercedes-Benz.

Here’s a list of ways you can prevent your vehicle from getting stolen.

  1. This is a no-brainer.  Always lock your vehicle, even if you’re driving it.  This is the best deterrent.
  2. Don’t leave your keys in the car, ever.
  3. Keep your windows and sunroof closed when you aren’t in your vehicle.  Yes, your car may heat up, but it’s also harder to break into.
  4. Don’t leave valuables in your vehicle.  Thieves find it hard to resist if they see packages or electronic equipment in a parked vehicle.
  5. Make sure you have an anti-theft deterrent installed in your vehicle.  If you don’t have one, the service experts at Mercedes-Benz Brampton, your Mercedes-Benz Ontario dealer, can install one for you.  At the very least, using a steering wheel lock can be effective.
  6. Car thieves like to work in the dark, so make sure you park in a well lighted area.
  7. Make sure you know where you’re going.  If you don’t have a navigation system in your vehicle or on your smartphone, download directions before you go.  The last thing you want is to end up in an unsafe, unfamiliar area.
  8. You can have your car’s VIN number etched on all of your car windows.  Thieves don’t want to have to replace every window on your car.  It’s not worth it to them.

Come See Us At Mercedes-Benz Brampton

If you haven’t seen all the latest safety and security technology on a Mercedes-Benz, we invite you to come out a test drive a new, certified preowned or preowned model.  You’ll be amazed!  Our Mercedes CA finance team can help you find the right lease or finance option, and our service experts will keep your Mercedes-Benz running great for as long as you own it.

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