Protecting Your Scooter From Theft
In the world of convenient, efficient, and comfortable travel, you just can’t beat a scooter. Unfortunately, there may be other folks who want that convenience without paying for it, and your model can be a target. We here at Revel 42 Golf Carts & Powersports know how important your scooter is to you, so we’ve put together some tips for preventing its theft. For more information, or to see the scooters we have for sale, contact our store in Garner, North Carolina, today!
Plan Ahead
Your number one defense is to always be prepared and aware of your surroundings. It can be a bit tiring, but that foresight can make a world of difference. Thieves want easy targets—something that can grab quickly and quietly without drawing any unwanted attention, so every obstacle you add to that makes your scooter harder to steal. Make it obvious from the start that your scooter is not an easy grab.
Know The Neighborhood
Being aware of the probabilities of theft in your neighborhood can also help you prepare. For example, apartment complexes have higher rates of theft in general. That’s both because more people in a tight area means more potential thieves, and because it’s a target-rich environment for non-residents looking to make a quick buck.
A residential neighborhood will have lower rates of theft, depending on its location, but that can cause folks to drop their guard, which is its own safety hazard.
Physical Security Options
For actual theft prevention measures, you have a number of physical options, including:
- Steering locks, which prevent the steering column from turning without your key.
- Disc locks, which connect to your disc brakes and prevent the wheels from spinning.
- Saddlebag locks to protect any cargo you leave in your scooter’s bags while you’re away, including expensive riding gear.
- Chains, locks, and ground anchors to secure your scooter to the ground or a wall, keeping it in place.
Electronic Security Options
For less visually-detectable theft prevention methods, an alarm can help draw attention to a potential theft, causing thieves to retreat to avoid witnesses. A GPS tracker is also a good investment. Though it won’t prevent theft directly, it can allow law enforcement to locate and recover your scooter more quickly if it does get taken. As an additional measure to any and all of the above precautions, it really rounds out your security.
We hope these tips help you keep your scooter for longer! If you have any questions, or you just want to see our selection of scooters, contact us at Revel 42 Golf Carts & Powersports. We proudly serve the people of Raleigh, Clayton, and Cary, North Carolina—let us serve you today!