When You Lock You Car

I just heard about a new security alert that you should be aware of when you lock your car. Most of us just push the key ring lock button as we walk away from our parked car. Security thiefs now have equipment that will intercept that signal as you push the button and walk away. When you are gone they will use it to get into you car and steal what they can find in it. They may even steal the car itself or your garage door opener and look for your address in the glove compartment.

This has been happening in mall parking lots, stadiums, big office building lots or public parking lots. They will hide a short distance away and wait until you lock the car with the electronic button. The best way to stop this from happening is to lock the car with the push button inside the car itself that does not send a signal through the air. When returning to you car the electronic open signal is usually OK because you are getting in the car and driving away. Be aware that thiefs are getting smarter and using equipment that was not available a few years ago.

Barry Thomsen  www.idealetter.com