scai103

Honestly, if you have two way insurance, you shouldn't worry about it at all. I live in the bayview district. I park my car outside sometime when im lazy to park it in the garage. No biggie, it got keyed 2 times and insurance covered it.

TougeHorseman

You should know that cheap cars are WAY more likely to be stolen than something like a Bentley or Maserati. Be realistic. The reason you are less likely to get your car jacked parking someplace like whole foods is because you are in an affluent area.

Look up the statistics on most commonly stolen cars. It's always something like a Toyota or Honda or Nissan. And not necessarily the most expensive model.

There are many ways to be a thief in the car world beyond actually stealing something...look within your heart.

gizzard

Are you saying there's a Whole Foods INSIDE of your gated community. Pretty sweet.

Silence

Silas, quit getting your stuff stolen!

s4play

Very true, cheaper cars do tend to be stolen I agree there. Part of the reason is the theory that owners of expensive cars are less likely to shop for parts on craigslist thus no demand. The fact that a Bentley is harder to steal might also be a factor.

Too many ricers lust for our poor s2000 parts so it's like open hunting season I guess!

I know many of you are gun owners so what we did with friends is to put a warning gun owner sticker on the car, might help to ward of some crooks

s4play

We have a vending machine at the clubhouse does that count?

Thateguhate

Very true, cheaper cars do tend to be stolen I agree there. Part of the reason is the theory that owners of expensive cars are less likely to shop for parts on craigslist thus no demand. The fact that a Bentley is harder to steal might also be a factor.

Too many ricers lust for our poor s2000 parts so it's like open hunting season I guess!

I know many of you are gun owners so what we did with friends is to put a warning gun owner sticker on the car, might help to ward of some crooks
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I don't how I feel about rolling around though with a sticker of my gun on my car though. Could be a good, and bad thing..

taifei

Best part of having a gun is that nobody knows you have one. Also I'd be more afraid of crazy ladies and their shopping cars at Whole Foods. Especially around this time of the year. My Wholefoods isn't huge, but when I stopped by for a quick Thanksgiving shopping, it was CRAZY!

S2KMAFIA

Just accept it'll probably happen so make sure you have a comprehensive deductible you can afford. Don't leave valuables in the car or turn up the stereo to attract attention near places you will park. Be more cautious in certain areas (I'm back and forth between Cupertino, San Jose, and Oakland.....I know of two break-ins in Oakland within 5 mins of parking of their cars).

Gun stickers or anything for that matter won't do shit. Even having a gun. Highly unlikely you will catch someone in the act and if you do, are you really gonna shoot them? Don't get me wrong, I believe I have the right to shoot someone stealing or vandalizing my property, but our system will have us (the real victim) thrown in prison with the quickness.

Eluded

lots of good advice here. drop the deductable down to 100 or 250 if u can. I like to leave the top down when i park so criminals can get into the car easier. Otherwise they slash the top only to discover their is nothign valuable inside.