During the holiday season, car break-ins increase, especially around malls and shopping centers. If you are out doing lots of holiday shopping, there are steps you can take to deter thieves from breaking your car windows. Here at NY Twin Bridges Insurance Agency, serving the greater Albany, NY area, we want to help you avoid being targeted by thieves. Here are some tips you should remember as you load up your car with your holiday purchases. 

Put Your Packages Where They Cannot Be Seen.

If you are doing a lot of shopping, try to place your packages in the trunk or parts of your car where they will not be seen. Putting your packages in plain sight of thieves is an open invitation to them to break into your vehicle to steal those packages. 

Park In Well-Lit Areas

In a perfect world, you could park close to the entrance of where you are shopping, but that can be challenging during the busy holiday season. If you have to park away from the entrance, always try to park your car in a well-lit area. Thieves are likelier to target vehicles in dark areas, as they can remain cloaked in darkness. 

Try to Shop in Locations That Have Active Security Patrols

Lastly, try to pick shopping locations that have active security patrols. If you see security driving past, this is a good sign. This helps to minimize the chances of thieves targeting that particular parking lot. 

Unfortunately, no matter what you do, some thieves are still willing to break your windows and break into your car. If this happens, you want an insurance policy that can protect you and help to pay for the cost of your windows. Here at NY Twin Bridges Insurance Agency, serving the greater Albany, NY, we would love to discuss auto insurance policies with you and help you find the policy that protects you from all sorts of mayhem, including thieves.