Soulard Star Directory 2027

✯ SOULARD STAR DIRECTORY | 2027 24 continued from page 23 WHEN AT HOME  • Turn ignition off and TAKE the keys with you • If you have a garage, use it and lock it • If you have a rear-wheel drive car, back into the driveway • If you have a front-wheel drive car, park front-end first • Always set the emergency brake • Don’t leave the ownership or insurance cards in the vehicle when unattended • Drop business cards or address labels inside doors to assist with vehicle identification • Use anti-theft devices like “The Club.” Cars using The Club are rarely stolen. Soulard residents can get a no-cost Club by emailing carclubs@soulard-sbd.org OTHER IMPORTANT TIPS  • Never hide a spare key in the vehicle - thieves can find it • Be aware of your surroundings while driving and drive with your doors locked • When purchasing a vehicle, if the deal sounds too good to be true…It probably is! IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN • Report the theft to the police immediately • If your car or accessories are stolen, the police will need specific information to identify the car, parts and accessories YOU SHOULD RECORD THE FOLLOWING  • Year, make, model, color(s) • License number • Vehicle identification number • Serial numbers of all special equipment • Special marking - dents, scratches, other damage etc. INVEST IN VEHICLE PROTECTION WHENEVER POSSIBLE  • These may deter a thief who will then move on to another vehicle • Ignition Kill Switch - Toggle switch spliced into ignition that disables your vehicle • Fuel Kill Switch - Switch spliced into fuel system wiring that halts fuel supply to your vehicle • Hood Locks - Prevents access to vehicle engine parts • Electronic Alarms - Alarms with kill switches are the most effective • Vehicle Tracking Systems - A GPS transmitter in your vehicle enables it to be tracked electronically TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE AND THEFT OF BELONGINGS INSIDE • Put all valuables in your trunk and out of sight. Lock the lever in the cabin that opens the trunk. • Leave the glove box and center console empty and open so would-be thieves can see it isn’t worth breaking your windows to investigate. • Lock the doors.