Damage to the car cannot always be prevented, but you can reduce the chance of this. This way you pay attention to weather conditions when you hit the road. Damage also includes the intentional damage or even theft of the vehicle. Fortunately, you can do something yourself against these last two things.
Theft car: the numbers
The theft figures do not lie: vehicles are the main target of criminals. More than 500 passenger cars were stolen in Amsterdam in the first half of 2019 alone. Annually, a total of more than 10,000 cars, commercial vehicles, trailers and motorcycles are stolen. Not every car insurance is covered against this. Most of the victims are therefore faced with the damage costs themselves.
Reduce the risk of theft
Which is better: an update of the car insurance or reduce the risk of theft? Comprehensive car insurance costs quite a bit, especially when it comes to a new vehicle model. With some simple methods you can reduce the risk of car theft or find the stolen vehicle faster. This is possible with an alarm system or GPS tracking system. The options are explained below.
Operation of the car alarm system
A built-in alarm system protects the vehicle against burglary and theft. Old alarm systems go off every minute, but this is less the case with new systems. The alarm system discourages car thieves, which is especially important when you are only insured for third-party liability. Unfortunately, this type of car alarm is often very expensive.
The door / window sensor is a simple and inexpensive solution. Depending on the model, a siren will sound when you break into the vehicle or you will receive an alarm notification. You switch the alarm on and off using a remote control or telephone.
GPS tracker: vehicle tracking
Avoid ever finding a stolen vehicle again. The GPS tracker shows you where the vehicle is at any time. You will also receive information about the driving speed and stopping locations.
You can easily mount a GPS tracker (GPS tracking system) in the vehicle. It is also possible to opt for a model with internal battery: you mount this tracker under the vehicle or hide it elsewhere.
If the vehicle is stolen, contact the police immediately. Show the current GPS location: this way your vehicle will be found faster. With this you outweigh thieves.
Security camera to protect the car
Do you have the car in the driveway or in front of the house? You monitor the vehicle with a car surveillance camera . Handy if you have been confronted with damage to the car before, or if there is a chance.
A camera with motion detector films as soon as it detects movement. In this way you can capture unwanted guests or criminals. Depending on the model, you will receive a push notification on your smartphone when you move. Because a lot of crime takes place in the evening hours or at night, it is important to opt for an outdoor camera with night vision. That way you can identify criminals even better.
