It has been revealed that a single and easy wing mirror mistake could indicate to thieves that your car is ready to be stolen.
The AA and police have warned that vehicles left unattended without folded wing mirrors could be a sign that a car has been left unlocked. It comes after people who have been convicted of stealing from cars have spoken to university researchers, explaining how they scouted for cars to steal, Wales Online reports
If a car has been left unlocked and unattended, a thief will not have to worry about tripping any security devices, leaving them free to steal any valuables left in a vehicle. Jack Cousens, the head of roads policy at the AA, said: “Looking out for modern cars without their wing mirrors folded in is quite a cheeky trick for thieves. Sometimes the simplest thing is the biggest giveaway and, while wing mirrors will just blend into the background for passers-by and car owners, open mirrors must stand out like a sore thumb to the miscreants.
