Top Tips To Keep Your Car Safe 

• Never leave keys in the ignition or in your car, even for a short time.

• Park with care, if possible in a busy, well lit area.

• If you have a garage use it. If you park on a driveway, close & lock any gates.

• Close windows, sunroof, lock doors & activate security alarms when leaving your car.

• Take valuables with you when you leave your car, eg: cash, credit cards, mobile phones, satellite navigation systems etc.

• If you have no choice make sure valuables are locked in the boot, taking care no-one is watching you.

• Keep your driving and vehicle documents safe & not in your car.

• Postcode your valuables with a UV pen.

• Make sure your keys are secure at home & work.

• On cold mornings, don’t leave your car unattended with the engine running while it warms up.

• Check your vehicle regulary if parked for any length of time.

• Be vigilant - report suspicious activity.

Please select here to view an advice letter regarding the theft of tools from unattended vans.

Vehicle Watch

The scheme allows drivers to protect their car or van at times when it is not usually in use, for instance, at night time, or in the day when you are at work. According to when you require your vehicle to be watched, either by day (10am to 4.30pm) or by night (12.30am to 5am) you will be issued with a coloured sticker for display on your vehicle. If a police officer spots your car being driven during times which it should not be, then he or she will attempt to stop and question the driver. If the vehicle is being unlawfully driven then action will be taken.

To join Vechicle Watch contact our non-emergency number 0845 33 00 247.