Auto Club: Don't Let an Auto Thief Ruin Your Summer.News Editors/Automotive Writers/Travel Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2003 With Toyotas the most frequently stolen vehicle in the state, the Automobile Club of Southern California The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving roads, proposing traffic laws and improvement of overall driving conditions. is advising motorists to take some simple precautions to keep a car thief from ruining their summer. "At home and while we're vacationing during the summer, we tend to focus on enjoying ourselves rather than being keenly aware of our surroundings, and that makes us more vulnerable to car thieves," said Dave Cavano, the Auto Club's auto purchasing manager A Purchasing Manager is an employee within a company, business or other organization who is responsible at some level for buying or approving the acquisition of goods and services needed by the company. . "We need to stay alert to prevent car thefts." Several car models, including Toyota Camrys The Toyota Camry is a mid-size sedan assembled by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky; Altona, Victoria, Guangzhou, China and the original factory in Toyota City, Japan. In some markets, the top range Camry models are seen as executive cars. , Honda Accords The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , Honda Civics and Chevrolet trucks are especially attractive to car thieves for their re-sale parts or joy rides, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Cavano. The Auto Club's top 10 tips to prevent vehicle theft are: -- Always lock your vehicle. -- Use anti-theft devices. -- Park your vehicle in a well-lighted area at night. -- Always make sure you receive the title certificate when purchasing a used vehicle so you have proof of ownership. -- Never leave your keys in your vehicle, even at a gas station. -- Never hide a spare ignition key Noun 1. ignition key - a key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine key - metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated ignition key n in the vehicle. -- If the vehicle you purchased wasn't equipped with an alarm, have a hidden "locator" or telematics-type tracking device installed. -- When possible, park your vehicle in a secure garage. -- Beware of your surroundings prior to leaving your vehicle. -- Use caution if your vehicle appears on lists of most stolen vehicles. The Automobile Club of Southern California, the largest AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. affiliate, has been serving members since 1900. Today, the Auto Club's members benefit by the organization's roadside assistance service, insurance products and services, travel agency, financial products, automotive pricing, buying and financing, automotive testing and analysis, trip planning services, and highway and transportation safety programs. Information about these products and services is available on the Auto Club's Web site at www.aaa-calif.com. |
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