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Step 1
Always have a full tank of gas. While you might not be able to prevent every car problem, running out of gas is one you certainly can.
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Step 2
Make sure you always lock your doors the second you enter your vehicle.
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Step 3
If you know you will not be leaving wherever you are until night time, then make sure you park under a traffic light.
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Step 4
When you come out to your car have your car key ready and in hand. Don't be caught scrambling to find your keys.
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Step 5
Always have a cell phone in the car on and charged up. Just buy a disposable cell phone from Walmart. You do not even need to keep minutes on the phone it will still allow you to dial 911. These only cost about 20 bucks.
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Step 6
Do not get out of the car even if you get bumped by another car. Simply pull over and immediately dial 911. Just seeing that you have a cell phone will discourage a lot of would-be car thieves.
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Step 7
Use common sense when planning your routes. Do not go through areas of extreme poverty if at all possible.
