As a Ferrari owner, you know that after you’ve added this prized 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 part in how your Ferrari drives in the future. However, one important aspect of Ferrari care that you don’t want to forget is protecting your automotive treasure from theft.

A lot will depend on how you use the Ferrari. If it’s a showpiece that stays indoors, protection is made much easier. If you drive your vehicle outdoors, there are a few steps you should take to ensure your vehicle remains safe from damage.

Simple precautions can help prevent major crimes, such as car theft. When leaving the vehicle, always lock it and be sure to park in well-lit areas where many people are walking. When parking the vehicle, turn the wheels sharply toward the curb, to make it more difficult for car thieves to tow it away. Do not leave Ferrari accessories in plain sight inside the vehicle. Do not leave the license plate or title inside the car either.

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 tire deflators can deter a thief, because they take too long to operate, making your car less attractive to a would-be 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. Loud alarms also let a thief know that your car is protected from theft.

Computer chips can help deter a thief from stealing your Ferrari. Some ignition keys come equipped with chips that do not allow someone to bypass the ignition of the vehicle. Preventive devices such as fuse cutouts; kill switches; deactivators that disable the fuel pump, ignition and starter motor; and wireless power-on authentication help prevent theft. Tracking devices are very useful in helping police find stolen vehicles. Some of these combine wireless capabilities with GPS systems so that if the car moves 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 within the vehicle. Even when you’re not in your new Ferrari, your vehicle’s computer system works 24 hours a day to protect you. Using some or all of these ideas can keep your car safe.

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