If you love your car, you might be careful in a parking lot. But in Montana, a man named Vincent Zepeda made a mistake. He thought a red Honda CR-V was his car and drove away. He was in a hurry to get pizza. But when he started backing out, he saw a strange dog in the back seat. He realized he was in the wrong car. The other Honda looked like his, but it didn’t have a roof box or a hood protector like his did.
Many people know to lock their cars and take their keys. But in Montana, where crime is less common, people might feel safer. With modern keyless start technology, cars start if the key fob is inside, even if it’s not the owner.
I grew up in a city where you learn to lock your car and hide valuables. But in some places, people don’t worry as much about crime. It’s always safest to lock your doors and take your key fob with you.
Thieves have ways to break into cars, even if they’re locked. Some experts say not to leave your key fob near your door or on the counter. Thieves can use a device to intercept the signal and unlock your car. The best way to keep your car and what’s inside safe is to lock your doors and take your key with you. Don’t make it easy for someone to steal your car or anything inside, including pets left behind.
