The increasing popularity of satellite navigation units or GPS devices has also seen an increase in its theft too. Quite a handful of vehicles break-ins were reported recently with the GPS units stolen from the vehicles. Leaving the GPS unit mounted to the windshield is one of the main reasons for attracting thieves. And if it is turned on, it acts as a beacon giving ‘I am-here’ signals to the person. To ensure safety of your GPS device, you must always make sure that you close the windows and lock the doors of your car before leaving it. Flicking a GPS unit takes nothing more than a few seconds. And if the GPS is attached to your bicycle or motorcycle, make sure that you remove it and slip it in your pocket before leaving your vehicle.
Having a GPS auto theft recovery system is a must these days. With an anti-theft GPS system in place, you can be rest assured that your vehicle can be easily tracked, no matter where the thief takes it. Here again, make sure that you track your vehicle within a few minutes after the theft, before any damage can be done to your vehicle or to the GPS unit by the thief. You will also come across GPS theft protection systems that send an alert to the owner when the car alarm goes off. This allows the owner to act quickly before anything happens.
Some tips as suggested by experts are:
• Make sure that you always roll up the windows and park your car in a well-lighted area.
• Make use of a car alarm system and always remember to keep it activated.
• Make note of your GPS serial number, for this will serve as a proof that the GPS belongs to you.
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