It’s spring and the flowers are out. So are the thieves. Be aware.

With the new technology and things like electronic starting, you would think that it would be difficult for thieves to steal a car these days. No such luck. The thieves are become more tech savvy.

You always have teenagers roaming the neighborhood checking for open cars to take whatever is inside. These days, thieves are taking Catalytic Converters. If you hear a car going by the sounds abnormally loud, that may be the reason. Fortunately, that situation is probably covered by insurance. The repair cost will depend on what parts are missing in addition to the Catalytic Converter itself.

You need to be proactive. Of course, it goes without saying that you should always lock your car. You should get one of the new LED motion detector outside lights. They are very bright and a very effective deterrent. You should also consider a motion detector outdoor alarm system. While the alarm goes off inside your house, if you sleep with your car keys nearby, you can trigger the panic alarm on your car to scare the thieves off.

Lim’s Auto Body is a full service auto body and mechanical repair shop locally owned and operated in Largo, Florida. For more information, go to our web site www.limsautobody.com or call (727) 422-3232.