Do you really need anti-theft devices to keep your car safe or do you have 100% confidence in the locked windows and doors? Regardless of your answer, we should point out here that over the years, car theft has become one of the most crimes in the world and Nigeria is no exception.
Unfortunately, what happens in many cases of car theft is that the parts of the car are taken apart and sold separately. When this happens, it becomes almost impossible to locate such cars. Therefore, the best thing you can do for your car is to protect it from being stolen. In the rare situation that it is stolen ensure that you can track it in good time.
To provide adequate protection for your car, you need to have one or more anti-theft devices in your car. Such devices will cut across wheel locks to alarm systems and other devices we will examine in the lines below.
Dash Cam
If you consider your home valuable enough to have a camera in it, then the same level of security should be extended to your car. Dash cams come in different shapes and sizes. Many of them have been designed to record 1080p videos and capture crisp and clear footage; even in dark conditions.
The front camera of the dash cam can be swiveled 360° to see every possible angle and corner of the car despite its stationary position.
No car thief wants to be caught on video breaking into your car, which is one of the biggest advantages of the dash cam and video cameras. However, cameras can be quite pricey. If you have a limited budget, you should consider baby monitors. They are affordable and can transmit pictures. They can also run on a separate battery and would not have to run on your vehicle’s power supply.
Steering Wheel Lock
Stealing a car is one thing but driving it without a steering wheel renders the theft an exercise in futility. The steering wheel lock is attached to the steering wheel and it prevents anyone with unauthorised access to your car from steering it.
This anti-theft device creates a problem for a car thief at the very first turn he/she has to make as he/she would be unable to run the steering wheel to the left or right.
Car-Lock Alert
The car-lock alert is not just about its alarm system. Some car alarms are designed to trigger an alarm that would discourage car thieves. However, there are car alarm systems that send you a notification whenever an activity considered suspicious occurs around or within your car.
Some car-lock alerts are so clinical that they provide the driver’s monthly score and recognise you as the trusted driver of the car. The moment another person tries to drive the car, it detects the change and alerts you.
