| The theft of belongings and electrical equipment from | | | | your post code etched into the system and it is a |
| cars is on the increase and more so now with the | | | | quick and easy process. |
| introduction of and gain in popularity of the costly | | | | If property such as this is security coded then it is |
| satellite navigation systems that are being installed in | | | | classed as "hot" property and thieves are very wary |
| many cars. Thieves are targeting this piece of | | | | of taking it as it is harder to sell on to others and |
| expensive equipment which has lead to more and | | | | greatly reduces the amount that the thieves can get |
| more people claiming on their car insurance. | | | | for item. However in the case that a thief risks it and |
| However a simple measure is all that is needed to | | | | takes the system there is a far better chance that it |
| deter the thieves when it comes to targeting your | | | | can be recovered and returned. |
| sat nav system. By having it security marked it will | | | | It seems that the female motorists are being |
| be less desirable to a thief as they can be traced | | | | targeted more than the male, thieves are taking |
| back to the owner more easily. Security marking of | | | | advantage of the single female motorist and police |
| your belongings doesn't take long and some police | | | | forces say that women drivers in particular should |
| forces across the country are for a limited time | | | | not only have their equipment security marked to |
| offering to do this free of charge, so it is worthwhile | | | | avoid being targeted but should also be extremely |
| checking with your police force to see if they are | | | | careful when driving alone. |
| offering this. If not then crimes prevention unit in | | | | Always lock the car doors as thieves are targeting |
| your area can give you free advice on where to go | | | | and getting into cars and women are being assaulted |
| to get your system marked. | | | | and robbed. So not only should you security code |
| Having your system security coded can save you | | | | your sat nav and other belongings such as DVD |
| money in the long run as if you claim on your car | | | | players to save you money on your insurance claims, |
| insurance for the theft then this will boost your | | | | take precautions that you stay safe and secure |
| premium up. With security coding you are less likely | | | | when out driving alone. |
| to claim. Security coding simply means that you have | | | | |