When Warming Your Car Up, Keep It Locked Up!

Baby, it's cold outside!  When temperatures dip down into the single digits, and you get up early in the morning like I do, you may let your car warm up before you take off for work.  I typically let mine warm up for about 10 minutes before I head to the station.  But a rash of car thefts in the Cedar Rapids area this fall should serve as a warning:  Lock those doors!

I'll admit it.  I don't always lock up my car when it's warming up.  Hopefully you don't google my address after reading that.  Law enforcement officials say it's always a good idea to lock your doors while your vehicle is warming up.  Make a copy of your key.  It's that simple.  Or get an automatic starter for your car.  I hear they make a great holiday gift!

Do you let your car warm up in cold weather?  Do you always lock it?