Don’t make your vehicle a target – GEICO offers tips on how to prevent auto theft
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imagine parking your car only to return later and discover it had been
stolen. This is a situation nobody wishes to experience and GEICO would
like to help you prevent it from happening.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
about half of vehicle thefts are a result of driver error. GEICO
encourages you to take proper precautions to make your vehicle less of a
target using the following tips:
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Be mindful of where you park your vehicle – observe your |
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Secure your vehicle – remove keys, close all windows, lock |
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Don’t leave any items in plain view – remove shopping bags, |
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Take advantage of anti-theft features – use car-disabling |
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Don’t store vehicle title in the car – if a thief can |
In the event that your car is stolen, immediately call the police. Once
a police report has been filed, contact your auto insurer to place a
claim.
Visit GEICO’s
Information Center for more information on preventing auto theft.
Using GEICO’s online
service center, policyholders can purchase policies, make policy
changes, report claims and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can
also connect to GEICO through the GEICO
App, reach a representative over
the phone or visit a GEICO
local agent.
Contacts
GEICO Communications
gcorpcomm@geico.com
To
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