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You have parked your vehicle after using a portable satellite navigation system (sat-nav) attached to the windscreen. What should you do before leaving the vehicle unattended to minimise the risk of a break-in?

  1. A
    Place the unit inside the glove box while leaving the mounting cradle attached to the windscreen
  2. B
    Hide the unit under the front passenger seat and leave the car unlocked to prevent window damage
  3. Remove the unit and its cradle, and wipe away any suction marks left on the windscreenAnswer
  4. D
    Lock the unit in the boot alongside your vehicle registration certificate (V5C) and service book

Answer

Remove the sat-nav unit and its mounting cradle, and wipe away any suction marks from the windscreen.
Removing the navigation device, taking down the mounting cradle, and wiping away the suction mark on the windscreen removes all visible clues that valuable electronic equipment might be stored inside the car. Opportunist thieves frequently check glove compartments and under seats when they spot suction ring marks on the glass.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the visual indicators that attract opportunist vehicle thieves
Recognised that visible suction marks or empty cradles signal that a sat-nav is stored somewhere inside the vehicle.
Thieves look for telltale signs of valuable electronics before deciding to break into a parked car.
2
Apply correct DVSA vehicle security precautions for portable electronics and documents
Determine that all hardware must be removed from view, glass marks cleaned, and vehicle registration documents kept at home rather than in the vehicle.
Wiping the windscreen removes the primary evidence of the device, deterring break-ins effectively.

Key Concept

Removing all visible traces of valuable items and portable accessories to prevent opportunistic vehicle theft.
Estimated Time:50s
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Vehicle Security and Anti-Theft

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