Make a list of, and photograph all of your valuables. Start or join a neighborhood Town Watch or Block Watch. In the United States, a car is stolen or broken into every 33 seconds. In many cases, these thefts could have been avoided by following these simple precautions. DON'T think you can be careless about your car just because it is old or not running.
Thieves can make more money by stripping a car and then selling the parts.
DON'T leave credit cards or the registration card in the car. DON'T hide spare keys in your car. An unlocked car is an open invitation to thieves. LOCK all of your valuables in the trunk. Valuables and packages left lying on a car seat are temptations for thieves.