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