Garage Security Upgrades For Your Luxury Car
Purchasing a luxury or sports car can be a way to treat yourself or show the world you've finally arrived. However, you'll want to take extra precautions to keep that high-priced vehicle protected when it's in the garage. Here are a few security upgrades you can have your locksmith install to keep your car safe and secure:
Motion Sensor Alarms
It can be difficult to hear noises in your garage, particularly if it is not attached to your home. To ensure you are alerted if someone attempts to enter your garage, consider adding motion sensor alarms. These alarms can be independent additions to your garage that simply emit a loud noise when they detect movement, or they can be connected to your home security system. By connecting them to your security system, your alarm monitoring company can be alerted to the first sign of trouble, even if you aren't home.
Heavy-Duty Padlock
You can secure your overhead door when your car is parked inside the garage with a heavy-duty padlock. This lock should be used on the inside of the door. You or your locksmith can drill a hole in the garage door track, which is where you will place the padlock. Once it is in place, the lock will prevent anyone from being able to open the door. Be sure that you also take the time to add a secure deadbolt to your entry door so a would-be thief will have a more difficult time entering to try opening the door from the inside.
Wireless Security Cameras
Security cameras can be a theft deterrent, and they can also come in handy if someone does attempt to break into your garage. While you may already have cameras on the exterior of your home and garage, adding them to the inside can be an additional deterrent. Place them in conspicuous areas in the garage where they are sure to be noticed, and consider posting signs to indicate that the garage is under surveillance. Train a camera on the hood of the car, as this will provide a clear picture of anyone attempting to drive off in your luxury vehicle. A camera trained on the driver's side door can also provide police with essential information.
Talk to your residential locksmith about any vulnerabilities your garage currently has, and use these ideas to help keep your new luxury or sports car safe and secure in your garage.
