Theft of car wing mirrors

Theft of car wing mirrors

Wing mirrors are among the most stolen parts of a car.  While it isn't possible to remove all risk of crime, there are key preventative steps we can all take which makes life more difficult, especially for opportunistic thieves.

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Lock your vehicle fully and correctly
Always lock all doors and windows, and ensure any automatic folding wing mirrors fold in when you lock the car. Criminal gangs look for vehicles where mirrors remain out, as this signals the car is unlocked.
 

Park strategically
If parking on the street, choose well lit areas ideally covered by CCTV or doorbell cameras.

Remove or hide valuables
Don’t leave items visible inside the car. Theft from vehicles is often opportunistic — removing them when possible reduces the incentive.

Use physical deterrents
Fit locking wheel nuts and security screws for number plates.  Consider a catalytic converter lock or guard, and other anti-tamper measures.

These can all help to make your car less attractive overall.
 

Use a car cover
A quality, fitted cover hides valuable parts like wing mirrors from view, deterring opportunistic thieves.
 

Keep keys secure
Store keys away from your car and front door; avoid leaving them in plain sight inside your home. For keyless entry, use a Faraday bag to block signal relay theft.

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