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Cars are reported stolen
at public car parks, road sides, shopping malls/ hotel car parks. Some even with
"security guards" in them.
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Car theft is more rampant in major cities and towns like Kuala Lumpur, Johor
Bahru and Petaling Jaya.
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For every car
theft case, both the car owner and insurers will lose money and time. Only the
car thieves will gain.
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Stealing cars is a very lucrative job. Imagine spending a
few years of your salary on a brand new car. A car thief only need a few minutes
of effort to steal it.
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Car thieves
can steal your car in a matter of minutes, even with Car Alarm, Steering Wheel
Lock or Immobilizer installed.
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Some car thieves
will car-jack and attack their
victims in broad daylight in front of the public to get hold of the car key. Worst if
it is done at gun point. When confronted with a weapon, there is nothing else
you can do except to surrender your car keys.
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If you drive an expensive car, the
chances of your car being targeted increases.
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If you travel alone, the chances of
you being car-jacked increases.
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Insurance companies will only
compensate you the market value of your car. Some people will potentially lose
up to
tens of thousands of dollars even after receiving their insurance compensation
to cover the difference in their outstanding car loan.
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Cars can break down anytime and
anywhere. To experience a car breakdown in an isolated area in the middle of the
night is one of the worst thing that can happen to anyone. This is due to the
following reasons:
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You are lost and do not know your
exact location.
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You do not know who to call for help
or where is the nearest car workshop.
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You dare not leave your car in case
the stranger you ask for help turn out to be a robber instead.
