{"id":5309,"date":"2023-04-14T17:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T09:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=5309"},"modified":"2023-11-03T15:46:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T07:46:52","slug":"car-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Vehicle From Auto Theft with These 6 Car Security Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-02de026acd1953d009c73c968ff0b7a2 wp-block-paragraph\">Car security comes down to three things\u2014protecting the car, protecting the contents inside the car, and protecting the parts on the car from being stolen. In fact, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/business\/autos\/thieves-are-stealing-catalytic-converters-parked-cars-prices-precious-metals-n1274757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">massive surge in the theft of catalytic converters<\/a>, which contain precious metals like platinum and palladium, has been observed recently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since auto and auto-parts theft is a constant threat, it\u2019s useful to be aware of some of the ways you can go about preventing it and protecting your vehicle. Here\u2019s the rundown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-security\/#The_6_Essentials_of_Car_Security\" title=\"The 6 Essentials of Car Security&nbsp;\">The 6 Essentials of Car Security&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-security\/#Can_You_Put_Security_Cameras_on_Your_Car\" title=\"Can You Put Security Cameras on Your Car?\">Can You Put Security Cameras on Your Car?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-security\/#How_Do_You_Catch_Someone_Messing_With_Your_Car\" title=\"How Do You Catch Someone Messing With Your Car?\">How Do You Catch Someone Messing With Your Car?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-security\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_6_Essentials_of_Car_Security\"><\/span><strong>The 6 Essentials of Car Security&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Car security is important, but it doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve narrowed down all the elements of car security into 6 essential tips. Find out what they are below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Lock the vehicle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For amateur thieves and opportunists, an unlocked vehicle left unattended for even a second is prime real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As simple a mistake as it is to make, try to build a strong habit of always double-checking that the doors and windows are fully shut and that the vehicle is locked before walking away from it, even if that is for just a few moments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Park responsibly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where a car is parked can make all the difference when it comes to avoiding a vehicle being targeted. In public, try to choose parking lots that have security guards onsite, and places that are both well-lit and well-populated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c6778b8a8ec37952fc83f01a4b750543 wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/keeping-car-outside-vs-garage\/\">Keeping A Car Outside Vs Garage: Which Is Best<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though it\u2019s not always possible, have vehicles be as close to the home as possible when not driving it. Ideally, it should be visible from a window, where a security camera can keep watch over it 24\/7.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cfcadc53a2b4679d967047340f745bd9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">Place a device with <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\">AlfredCamera<\/a> installed on it looking out of a window onto the driveway so that you can have eyes on the vehicle at all times even when yours aren\u2019t. AlfredCamera will use <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/motion-sensor-camera\/\">motion detection<\/a> to notify you of any unusual movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Consider installing a non-keyless entry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A \u2018keyless\u2019 entry is not the same thing as a fob with a button on it. Keyless cars open automatically when the \u2018key\u2019 (often just a smartphone) is in close proximity to the vehicle, and they are becoming an increasingly common feature in luxury vehicles. They may also automatically start the engine as soon as the door unlocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-22d81689f7d531e1bbb8f59563775091 wp-block-paragraph\">These are, unsurprisingly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/uk\/advisor\/car-insurance\/keyless-car-crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prone to hacking<\/a>. Thieves can use a relay device to trick the car into thinking the key is close, thus unlocking the door and starting the engine. If a physical lock or button-fob isn\u2019t an option, turn off the wireless signal whenever the \u2018key\u2019 is not in use, and ensure it is stored far from the car and reprogrammed every few months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Alarms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many cars come with built-in alarm systems. Generally speaking, it\u2019s useful to have both visual and auditory deterrents when it comes to preventing theft. A loud alarm can deter would-be thieves and alert everyone nearby as soon as it happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the car does not have an alarm system built in, there is always the option to have one installed. Modern alarm systems now feature GPS tracking, so if the vehicle does end up being stolen, the police can easily trace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Suspicious tow teams, shady mechanics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thieves disguising themselves as mechanics is an alarm bell. If they weren\u2019t called, they aren\u2019t real, and are probably just trying to steal a car part.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-42419752c5cf60e49a94f7c80479f869 wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, illegal tow trucks can be used to tow vehicles off the street, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/advisor\/2020\/07\/10\/dont-hook-up-with-a-bandit-tow-truck\/?sh=5dfdff3437f6\">among other scams<\/a> that take advantage of drivers shaken up by accidents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c7815138b03e265f74f9cd5ae57b459d wp-block-paragraph\">Tow truck scams have become common enough to warrant an \u2018uptick in towing-reform legislation by states and municipalities, such as Arizona and California\u2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicb.org\/news\/blog\/nicb-government-affairs-tackles-towing-scams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much like the \u2018mechanics\u2019, if the uniform looks suspicious and the tow truck has no branding on it (or Googling it leads nowhere) it probably isn\u2019t real. Notify the police of any reasonable suspicions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Install in car security devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous in-car security devices exist, including steering wheel locks, clutch locks, and lever locks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though cars have built-in security devices, installing these additional ones is a good way to not only deter thieves in the first place (since they are fairly obvious looking even from the outside), but a way to stall the thief if they do attempt to ake the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-646d05a00da689a4a3769b0a8838ed92 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-cameras-for-cars\/\">In car security cameras<\/a> are a fantastic way to add security, by having the cameras view both the contents of the car and the outside via dash cameras or a 360 car camera on top of the vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-893e3c0f9035697a8a2e8cd311a26bad wp-block-paragraph\">In the event that your car was unfortunately stolen, here is <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-find-a-stolen-car\/\">how you can find a stolen car<\/a> in three steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Insurance Benefits of Installing a Dashcam<br><\/strong><br>There are potential benefits to having a dash cam when it comes to car insurance. Some sellers will provide discounts on their policies for dashcam users, usually no greater than 15%. Others will offer much higher discounts based on partnerships with dash cam companies, meaning the driver has to use a specific dash cam model to get access to the discount.&nbsp;<br><br>The perks are because dash cam footage makes establishing liability a much faster process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Put_Security_Cameras_on_Your_Car\"><\/span><strong>Can You Put Security Cameras on Your Car?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5c1ee3440ebfc68079d55c26ce223b47 wp-block-paragraph\">Although they may not be the best car security solution, security cameras can be placed inside cars. A smaller phone running AlfredCamera, or even the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\">AlfredCam indoor security camera<\/a>, could be left inside a vehicle so long as it is sufficiently hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AlfredCam Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nbnmwjhyN80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Kevinz Gaming<br><em>&#8220;This is a review video for the AlfredCam made by the AlfredCamera company. I&#8217;m using it as a dash cam, but it&#8217;s intended to be an indoor camera. Testing it out for the first time! Hands-on review.&#8221;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dual-lens dash cams are a solid car security solution because they view both the exterior through the windshield and the interior of the car, but they are more expensive than regular dash cams that only view the exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security cameras can improve car security by being positioned through a window in the home, so that they view the parked vehicle either by the road or in the driveway. AlfredCamera users regularly setup their devices to achieve this, allowing motion detection to do the work and notify them if something happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>I put [AlfredCamera] on my second floor apt. window to record the car parking area and outside the front stairs through the night since we already had our car broken into 3 times \u2026 We caught the thief with the recordings \u2026 Thank you. The videos record very clearly and it\u2019s great that we can hide the app.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>AlfredCamera user<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alfredcamera_home.jpg\" alt=\"Alfredcamera_home\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alfredcamera_home.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alfredcamera_home-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alfredcamera_home-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5d8c2a37e8f6978e0c62f81d95f1d3fb wp-block-paragraph\">For unlit driveways, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a> provides infrared night vision in 1080p HD, so even at night, cars can be closely monitored through a window. It pairs with the AlfredCamera app and works seamlessly alongside any existing Alfred-enabled devices, so that all surveillance needs are taken care of in one easy-access place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/alfredcam.jpg\" alt=\"the front rear of AlfredCam\" class=\"wp-image-2658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/alfredcam.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/alfredcam-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/alfredcam-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7d08f2c77eb71d69040040c22a69b1c1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">Car security is just the tip of the iceberg for AlfredCam. Find out more about what it can do <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/this-is-how-people-have-been-using-alfredcamera\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Catch_Someone_Messing_With_Your_Car\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Catch Someone Messing With Your Car?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To catch someone tampering with your car, visual surveillance is key. Security camera devices, like AlfredCamera, can send push notifications based on movement detection, thereby allowing users to quickly contact the police.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dash cams with G sensors are also handy in catching attempted car theft in the act. By detecting sufficient vibrations when enabled, the dash cam will not only begin recording, but also immediately send a notification to the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Push notifications aside, a car alarm remains a useful way to receive auditory warning of someone meddling with a vehicle. If the car doesn\u2019t have a built-in alarm, consider having one installed for another reliable means of catching thieves in the act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ede333db99f84e96d7e25e1acbbdcb76 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Is there a car camera that works when the car is off?<\/strong><br><br>Car cameras are usually powered by the cigarette lighter, which requires the ignition to be turned on (at least in older car models), thereby draining the battery rapidly. To use them when the car is off usually requires buying additional peripherals, like Garmin\u2019s \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/735279\/pn\/010-12530-23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Constant Power Cable<\/a>\u2019 and \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/pn\/010-12530-03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parking Mode Cable<\/a>\u2019.<br><br>Much like hardwiring a home security camera, these peripherals enable the car camera to be hardwired to prevent draining the car\u2019s battery so much that it can\u2019t start the vehicle.<br><br>Even with hardwired car cameras, it isn\u2019t a good idea to keep cameras on parking modes 24\/7, as the battery will deplete eventually. It is more useful if, for example, the driver is going shopping for a couple of hours and leaving the car unattended in public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Car security isn\u2019t complicated, but it does require time and money to improve, particularly for older car models that don\u2019t have modern security features built-in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AlfredCamera is an affordable way to keep an eye on parked vehicles, which is among the most useful ways to improve car security overall. In addition to visual surveillance, following our 6 essential tips can greatly improve the overall protection vehicles have against theft and make dealing with attempted thefts much more efficient and effective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f5ca4ba8a061ce41b9f6487a12d1716a wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended reading:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-cameras-for-cars\/\">Keep Your Vehicle Safe With These Top 5 Security Cameras For Cars<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-find-a-stolen-car\/\">How To Find A Stolen Car in 3 Steps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/places-to-hide-your-spare-car-keys\/\">8 Best and Worst Places to Hide Your Spare Car Keys<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-blocking-driveway\/\">Another Car Blocking Your Driveway? | Here Is What You Should Do<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/night-vision-camera-for-car\/\">Why You Need Night Vision for Your Car<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/hidden-cameras-for-cars\/\">Uber Drivers: Should You Put a Hidden Camera in Your Car?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Car security comes down to three things\u2014protecting the car, protecting the contents inside the car, and protecting the parts on the car from being stolen. 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