Is it possible to find safe car parking in London? by Tom JuiA recent story of opportunistic thieves in East London who drilled a hole into the side of a cars petrol tank and siphoned out the petrol is not unusual. When asked what they did with their car after the expensive repairs took place the owners replied: We found a secure parking space.The simplicity of this solution is clear instantly. Thieves are opportunists, and this means that if they arent given the opportunity to steal the chances are that they wont. There are several well-documented ways to deter thieves that dont inconvenience car owners too much and many boil down to simple common sense.For example, leave the car empty. Of course leaving handbags, wallets and laptop bags on display is utter foolishness, but even coats and plastic bags which may be full of rubbish might be enough to attract the attention of a petty criminal. Remember, while they may not actually take anything of value, the process of breaking into a car has other repercussions for the owner: time spent filling in forms with police and insurance companies and money spent on repairs and more expensive insurance premiums.An effective car alarm and immobiliser with stickers declaring the fact that they are both installed – and a steering lock or wheel nuts will also deter all but the most determined and foolhardy criminal. Making a car unappealing to thieves isnt difficult. Etching the vehicle registration number onto windscreens (front and back,) windows and headlights will make thieves think twice about taking a car, as they will about a car which has been parked in a secure area.While secure London parking might sound like a contradiction in terms, it is still possible to find secure parking in London if you look in the right place. Car parking in London in areas patrolled by CCTV or security are one option, while another is contacting 247 Parking for block-booked secure and cheap parking in London.The Article is written by 247parking.com providing London Parking and london parking Services. Visit http://www.247parking.com for more information on 247parking.com Products & Services___________________________Copyright information This article is free for reproduction but must be reproduced in its entirety, including live links & this copyright statement must be included. Visit 247parking.com for more services!Article Source: eArticlesOnline.com

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