For those living in the Toronto area recently there was a big concern about the safety of their vehicles even though they were parked in their driveway. In fact the concerns went beyond their vehicle safety to include their personal safety as well.

Most times our main concern regarding the protection of our vehicle is against theft. Many of us always try to ensure that our cars are parked in a safe place and are locked when not in use. Recently it has shown that this may not be enough protection. A rash of car fires which some took place right in the driveways of the car owners has caused some people to ask what else can be done to protect against this type of destructive crime?

There is nothing that could have prevented this type of car damage 100%, but perhaps a few added security measures could reduce the risk of widespread damage like this in the future. As a vehicle owner you may want to take a look at what type of current security measures you have in place for your vehicle.

Some people just don’t like using car alarms because they can become a nuisance and embarrassment if they happen to be overly sensitive. It has almost gotten to the point that when these alarms are triggered that observers just ignore them, assuming that it is a false alarm.

One would think that it would be enough to lock your car securely when it is parked in your driveway, however this latest occurrence show otherwise. It is not clear as to whether the vehicles were indeed locked, or whether this arsonist utilized vehicle break in tactics.

Perhaps this would be a good time to consider the safety and security of your driveway in general. How many times has a car pulled into this area of your residence and you don’t realize it until there is a knock at your door. Many people find it a real advantage to know when someone has arrived at their property then moment their vehicle pulls into the driveway. This can be done with the simple installation of a driveway vehicle alert.This allows them to be prepared, and to also make note that strangers may be in the area.

This latest arson crime is also a reminder to remain diligent and to keep up on all of our fire safety features. Why not give Pre-lock a call and ask them to access your current security protection to see if you require any additional protection or updates.