Flying
may seem like the easiest and fastest way to travel, but there is a
certain kind of fun only a four-wheeled machine can give. For example,
using a car on an expedition has
many perks as you can put your cars to almost every use imaginable: a
place to eat your meals, keep your luggage, take shelter from the
elements and even pass the night – depending on how far away your
destination is. There are however certain risks involved in road trips
and you will want to take some precautions to protect yourself, the car
as well as the things inside it. Jovago.com, Africa’s No. 1 online hotel booking site shares 5 helpful tips.
Hide your valuables. While
it is not advisable to travel with large amounts of cash and other
treasured items, when you unavoidably have to, ensure that you do not
leave those materials in full view of the public. Ensure that your car
is set in such a way that anyone who decides to take a look through the
window, does not see anything tempting.
Avoid suggestive stickers. Unless
the sticker is required by the national registry, official or indicates
the possession of an alarm system, do not paste it on your car. Certain
stickers suggest affluence and make you an easy mark for car thieves
and maybe even kidnappers. Avoid stickers that tell what university you
went to, what club you are a member of or what family you belong to.
Keep your car neat. A
vehicle filled with clothes scattered around the seats suggests that
the owner is careless and thus an easy target. Also, leaving wires
hanging from charging ports can indicate that you may have expensive
gadgets such as cameras, phones and IPad tucked away in a quiet corner
and this is why a neat car is less likely to get robbed as the potential
thief sees nothing but car upholstery with nothing to really stir their
interest.
Always lock your windows and doors. Newer
models of vehicles may be harder to rob but the challenge is with many
people remembering to keep the door lock on! No matter how in hurry you
are or how brief the stop, it helps to clamp the doors and windows, as
leaving them open can be a green light for a mischievous person.
Make sure the alarm is working. Most
people do not install alarms on their vehicles as they consider it
old-fashioned or excessive. However, the system comes in very handy as
it calls for attention when a stranger is trying to get unauthorized
access to your vehicle. Besides, most car thieves avoid cars with
alarms.
Be careful on social media. Social
media has a way of spicing up a road trip as you can keep friends,
family and followers informed on your whereabouts, however it could be a
risk. With the internet, you cannot really tell how far news can
spread. Also there is a high chance that a follower might track you with
the information you provide and set you up for an attack. If you must
post updates of your trip, ensure they are only visible to your family
and friends.
Get insured.
Insuring your car might seem like a tedious process, but there are just
so many different things that could go wrong, why take the risk? While
the tips above might help to dissuade a thief, the risk of something
going wrong is still high. An insurance will be your saving grace in
that event.
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