Rims and tires5 of 7Criminals steal custom rims and tires because they can easily find customers for these car parts, says Calkins. They are also relatively easy to take, and rims alone can run $500 or more. "Thieves don't have to tow the car to take the tires. They can simply get a crew of people to come in and remove them within minutes," he says.To discourage theft of these car parts, Calkins advises taking normal precautions like parking in well-lit areas and secure garages. He also suggests buying wheel locks, which are special lug-nut replacements that deter theft. A set of four retails for around $20.<< Back to the 2010 Fall Car Guide table of contents. Related Articles:Car buying hints for 2010Checklist for test-driveBrand-new or new-to-you?Negotiating a car's priceRelated Links:Save on next new carAuto loan calculatorLease or buy car?6 car-buying mistakesadvertisement
Criminals steal custom rims and tires because they can easily find customers for these car parts, says Calkins. They are also relatively easy to take, and rims alone can run $500 or more. "Thieves don't have to tow the car to take the tires. They can simply get a crew of people to come in and remove them within minutes," he says.
To discourage theft of these car parts, Calkins advises taking normal precautions like parking in well-lit areas and secure garages. He also suggests buying wheel locks, which are special lug-nut replacements that deter theft. A set of four retails for around $20.
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