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How to keep your cars, bikes and vehicles safe

Your vehicle is one of the most valuable and most essential things you own. It’s important to know how to keep your car, bicycle, motorbike or ute safe from thieves at home, on the road and when you leave it parked in a public space.

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Top 10 tips to prevent a thief stealing your car

The best way to protect your car is to always lock all doors, remove the keys and keep them out of sight behind a locked door in your home.

How to prevent your number plates being stolen

The easiest way to protect your number plates from theft is by fitting them with one-way, anti-theft screws.

Where’s the safest spot for my car keys?

These days thieves have to steal your car keys first before they can take off with your car. So be sure to always pop your keys out of sight and lock your doors and windows to stop sneaky car theft.

Hoon driving: what you can do about it

If you witness hoon driving, report it confidentially to Crime Stoppers’ Hoon Hotline.

Monkey bikes, scooters and e-bikes: what’s legal and where can you ride them in Victoria?

If you ride mini motorcycles, e-scooters, e-bikes or motorised bicycles it’s important to stay across the rules of if, where and how you can use them in Victoria.

Protecting your caravan when on the road

Whether you’re on the road, at a campsite or in a holiday park, always keep your caravan doors and windows locked, valuables out of sight and secure your van with hitch locks and wheel clamps.

How to prevent your motorbike from being stolen

Protect your motorbike from theft by investing in an alarm, using multiple heavy-duty locks and anchoring it to something heavy.

10 tips to protect your bike from thieves

There are 3 easy steps to protect your bike from being stolen – use a good quality D-lock, lock it up properly, and make it identifiable and trackable.

How to stop thieves breaking into your car and stealing your stuff

By simply locking your vehicle and removing all valuable items from view, you greatly reduce the chance of a thief breaking into your car and stealing your stuff.

How to protect your caravan at home

The safest place to store your caravan is in a secure storage facility. If you do park it at your home, try to keep it somewhere hidden from the road.

The 5 things that make your car appealing to a thief

Outsmart car thieves by making sure you keep your home and car locked, park your vehicle in your garage, behind a locked gate or in a well-lit area and keep your car keys well hidden.

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