As a Ferrari owner, you know that after you’ve added this precious vehicle to your investment portfolio, it pays to take proper care of it. Routine Ferrari maintenance, proper insurance, careful driving, and care all play a large role in how well your Ferrari drives into the future. However, one important aspect of Ferrari care that you don’t want to forget is protecting your automotive treasure from theft.
Much will depend on how you use the Ferrari. If it’s a display piece that stays indoors, protection is greatly simplified. If you are driving your vehicle outdoors, there are steps to ensure that your vehicle remains safe from damage.
Simple precautions can help prevent serious crimes, like car theft. When leaving the vehicle, always secure it and make sure to park in well-lit areas where there are many people walking. When parking the vehicle, turn the wheels sharply towards the curb, to make it more difficult for car thieves to tow the car. Do not leave Ferrari accessories visible inside the vehicle. Also, do not leave the registration or title inside the car.
Other steps that can help prevent theft include adding visible and audible anti-theft devices to the car. Brake locks can help. Steering wheel locks that keep the wheels stationary make your car more theft-proof. Tire locks and deflators can deter a thief, because they take too long to drive, making your car less attractive to a potential thief. VIN etching, when the VIN number is etched into the windshield and window glass may be an option you might consider to protect your vehicle. Audible alarms also let the thief know that your car is protected against theft.
Computer chips can help deter a thief from stealing your Ferrari. Some ignition keys come equipped with chips that do not allow anyone to bypass the vehicle’s ignition. Preventive devices such as fuse cuts; off switches; deactivators that deactivate the fuel pump, ignition and starter motor; and wireless power-on authentication help prevent theft. Tracking devices are very useful in helping the police find stolen vehicles. Some of these combine wireless capabilities with GPS systems, so that if the car is moved, it can be tracked on the computer. Many Ferraris also come equipped with peripheral interior monitoring anti-lift anti-theft protection, which is a camera system used inside the car to detect movement inside the vehicle. Even when you are not with your new Ferrari, your vehicle’s computer system works 24 hours a day to protect your car. Employing several or all of these ideas can keep your car safe.