What is one effective way to prevent your vehicle from being stolen?

Using anti-theft devices, along with closing your windows, is an effective way to prevent your vehicle from being stolen. Anti-theft devices can include car alarms, steering wheel locks, and tracking systems which deter thieves by making it more difficult to steal the vehicle or by alerting others if tampering is detected. Moreover, closing windows minimizes the chance of opportunistic theft where items may be visible or accessible from outside the vehicle.

Other strategies, such as parking in well-lit areas, are beneficial but not as directly tied to physically securing the vehicle itself. Leaving doors unlocked or failing to address window security would increase the likelihood of a theft, making it crucial to take proactive measures with the vehicle's physical security features.