How can a handyman reduce tool theft from their vehicle?

Q: How can a handyman reduce tool theft from their vehicle?

Direct answer: Reduce theft risk by removing visible tools and using a consistent lock-up routine every stop. Practical steps No visibility: Keep high-value tools out of sight. Lock routine: Same lock-up steps every time, even 'quick stops'. Track inventory: Know what's missing immediately. Next step: Create a 'parking checklist' for quick stops and do it every time.

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Accepted Answer

Direct answer: Reduce theft risk by removing visible tools and using a consistent lock-up routine every stop.

Practical steps

No visibility: Keep high-value tools out of sight.
Lock routine: Same lock-up steps every time, even 'quick stops'.
Track inventory: Know what's missing immediately.

Next step: Create a 'parking checklist' for quick stops and do it every time.