How 24 Hour Emergency Locksmiths Can come to the Rescue If Your Handbag is Stolen

If you believe what you hear, you'll know that women carry all manner of personal possessions in their handbags, but research by a leading insurance company has revealed that the contents of the average ladies’ bag totals over £100. With the popularity of on-the-go technology, such as smartphones and tablets, as well as luxury labels that mean the handbag in itself can cost hundreds, it’s hardly a surprise that women can be a target for petty criminals seeking to make a quick gain.

However, if you are unlucky enough to have your handbag stolen, you could stand to lose far more than the contents if your car keys are stowed inside. While it may be unlikely that an opportunist thief would be able to track down your car in the event that your bag and car keys are snatched during a weekend shopping trip or night out, being unable to enter and start your car, while being stranded potentially miles from home, could be massively inconvenient.

You can, however, rely on the expertise of a professional 24 hour emergency locksmith to rescue you in the worst case scenario. Auto locksmiths can gain fast access to your vehicle in the event that you are locked out and can also replace your keys so that you aren’t left adrift without them, enabling you to resume your motoring as well as giving you complete peace of mind.

24 hour locksmiths can also help you in the event that you leave your car keys in your car. Many modern cars lock automatically after a certain period of time as a security precaution, however, this can lead to drivers being locked out. Auto locksmiths can get you back into your vehicle without causing any damage.

Clearly, however, prevention is better than cure, so taking some sensible precautions when out and about could help to protect your personal property from preying eyes and wandering hands:

• Always ensure your handbag is closed firmly at all times to discourage hands from reaching in to remove your possessions.
   
• If you have an internal compartment with a zip, store your car keys, phone and purse inside to make them harder to remove.
   
• If you can, select a bag with a shoulder strap and wear this diagonally across your body to make it much harder to snatch.
   
• When sitting at a restaurant table, keep your bag on the floor between your feet so you can feel instantly if it is moved.
   
• When driving, avoid putting your bag on the passenger seat as it could easily be stolen when you stop at traffic lights or a junction. Keep it locked in the boot or under the driver’s seat, out of sight and reach.

By taking some sensible precautions, you can be more confident of keeping your personal possessions safe and out of the reach of those with criminal intentions. If you do find yourself locked out of your car for any reason, you can call Advanced Locksmiths on 02380 334104.