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targets older vehicles tend to have weaker door locks and fewer modern security measures such as electronic engine immobilizers if your vehicle was manufactured prior to 2007 you may want to use a steering wheel lock to better secure your vehicle a ll cars vans light trucks and suvs built after september 1 2007 are required to have anti theft engine immobilizers most stolen items from vehicles keep in mind that valuables left in your car are also at risk according to police reports these items are the most popular smartphones personal electronics tablets laptops ipods gps work tools credit cards and identification stereo equipment cash and change car parts and accessories garage door openers sunglasses keys don t give thieves a chance treat your keys like cash never leave your keys unguarded such as at the gym or at the office park in secure well lit areas always lock your doors and close the windows even if you re only away from your vehicle for a few minutes when possible try to park in areas near pedestrian traffic remove valuables from your vehicle shopping bags tools spare change electronics and brief cases can all tempt a thief if it can be stolen put it in the trunk wait for garage door gates to close behind you don t give thieves a chance to sneak in to a parkade keep your garage door open er out of sight store your garage door remote in a glove box or other concealed place or take it with you use an electronic engine immobilizer or steering wheel lock additional anti theft devices can help secure your vehicle particularly if it was manufactured before 2007 don t store a spare key in your vehicle keep your spare key or valet at home or on your person use anti theft devices electronic immobilizers are anti theft devices that cut off power to a vehicle s fuel starter or ignition system when not in use if your vehicle is equipped with a passive electronic immobilizer you may be eligible for discounts and savings vehicle alarms will draw attention to would be thieves with sirens beeps and other loud noises some systems will also trigger flashing lights steering wheel locks are good vi sual deterrents however they may not be enough protection if your vehicle has a moderate to high risk of being stolen catalytic converter thefts catalytic converter thefts have increased significantly in b c and throughout north america in recent years catalytic converters are devices on vehicle exhaust systems that control emissions from fuel powered and hybrid vehicles they contain precious metals that attract thieves when the value of those metals rise suvs and trucks are more frequently targeted by thieves as they re higher off the ground than other vehicles so they re easier for thieves to slide under and use a saw or wrench to remove a catalytic converter within minutes catalytic converter thefts are covered under icbc s comprehensive insurance if your catalytic converter is stolen report it to the police and make a claim with icbc tips to reduce the risk of catalytic converter theft park in a secure garage underground or behind a locked fence if that s not possible park in a well lit and populated area park close to a wall or barrier if possible to make it more difficult for a thief to get under your vehicle consider engraving your vehicle s identification number vin to the catalytic converter to make it easier to identify stolen converters ask a local mechanic if they re able to engrave your converter install anti theft devices such as a catalytic converter lock or shield motion sensitive dashboard cameras can help police apprehend the thief adjust the security system on your vehicle to activate from vibrations such as those produced by a saw if possible consider installing theft prevention measures around your property as needed for example motion activated lighting security cameras or landscaping to provide a clear view of your vehicle business owners should secure their vehicles behind locked fences report all catalytic converter thefts or attempted thefts and suspicious activity to police as soon as possible what icbc s doing icbc invests in auto crime prevention programs because less crime benefits everyone and helps keep rates as low as possible we provide support to police enforcement activities in the province such as impact and the bait car program as well as a variety of community prevention efforts impact integrated municipal provincial auto crime team icbc supports impact an auto crime enforcement team that operates year round and is comprised of specialized auto theft investigators impact engages in a wide variety of auto crime enforcement activities and is continually developing innovative strategies to reduce auto crime in b c the bait car program the bait car program is an enforcement strategy maintained by impact in order to deter and capture auto thieves using live feed and gps technology police monitor thieves activities in real time and apprehend those that engage in criminal activity police also equip these vehicles with bait property such as laptops or gym bags which can be tracked if stolen from the vehicle the program also includes bait trailers and commercial bait vehicles to help police combat the theft of these vehicles and their contents be advised video footage captured by baitcar technology of auto crime in progress contains strong languag e community based activities icbc partners with local police in communities that are seeing spikes in auto crime when able we help to fund steering wheel locks that police distribute to owners of older model vehicles being targeted by thieves we also invest in community based education and prevention activities led by local groups and volunteers such as the lock out auto crime and stolen auto recovery programs savings for using anti theft devices icbc offers insurance savings and deductible rebates to eligible customers that protect their vehicles using anti theft devices contact your local autoplan broker for details 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