A simple wing mirror error could act as a sign to thieves that your car is ripe to be stolen or riffled through for valuables. Vehicles left unattended without wing mirrors folded in could indicate it has been left unlocked, the AA and police have said.
People who have been convicted of stealing from cars have spoken to university researchers to explain how they looked out for expensive cars with wing mirrors sticking out, the Telegraph reported. Unlocked cars mean thieves don't have to worry about any security devices and can steal any valuables left inside.
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.
