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