| As a Ferrari owner, you know that after you | | | | stationary make your car more theft-proof. |
| have added this prized vehicle to your | | | | Tire locks and deflators can deter a thief, |
| investment portfolio, it pays to take care of | | | | because they take too much time to deal with, |
| it properly. Routine Ferrari maintenance, | | | | thus making your car less attractive to a |
| appropriate insurance, careful driving and | | | | would-be thief. VIN etching, when the VIN |
| care all play a part in how well your Ferrari | | | | number is etched onto the glass of the |
| drives into the future. However, one | | | | windshield and windows can be one option you |
| important aspect of Ferrari care that you | | | | might consider in protecting your vehicle. |
| will not want to forget is protecting your | | | | Loud alarms also let a thief know your car is |
| automotive treasure from theft. | | | | safeguarded against theft. |
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| Much will depend on how you use the Ferrari. | | | | Computer chips can help deter a thief from |
| If it is a show piece that stays indoors, | | | | stealing your Ferrari. Some ignition keys |
| then protection is much simplified. If you | | | | come equipped with chips that do not let |
| drive the vehicle outdoors, then some steps | | | | someone bypass the vehicle's ignition. |
| are in order to ensure that your vehicle | | | | Preventive devices such as cut offs to the |
| remains safe from harm. | | | | fuse; kill switches; disablers that |
| | | | deactivate the fuel pump, ignition and |
| Simple precautions can help prevent big | | | | starter; and wireless ignition authentication |
| crimes, such as auto theft. When you leave | | | | all help to prevent theft. Tracking devices |
| the vehicle, always secure it, and make sure | | | | are very useful in assisting police in |
| to park in well-lit areas where there are a | | | | finding stolen vehicles. Some of these |
| lot of people walking around. When you park | | | | combine wireless capabilities with GPS |
| the vehicle, turn the wheels sharply toward | | | | systems, so that if the car is moved, it can |
| the curb, to make it harder for car thieves | | | | be tracked on the computer. Many Ferraris |
| to tow away the car. Ferrari Dealers will | | | | also come equipped with peripheral interior |
| tell you, don't leave Ferrari accessories in | | | | monitoring anti-lift anti-theft protection, |
| open view inside the vehicle. Also do not | | | | which is a camera system that is used within |
| leave the registration or title inside the | | | | the car to detect movement inside the |
| car. | | | | vehicle. Even when you are not with your new |
| | | | Ferrari, your vehicle's computer system is |
| Other steps that can help prevent theft | | | | working round the clock to protect your car. |
| include adding visible and audible anti-theft | | | | Employing several or all of these ideas can |
| devices to the car. Brake locks can help. | | | | keep your car safe. |
| Steering wheel locks that keep the wheels | | | | |