[header] How to protect yourself and your belongings in hotels and cars [title] Practice preventative safety measures. [step] Be aware of your surroundings, and park in a well-lit, well-traveled area whenever possible. [title] Always lock your doors once you're out of your vehicle. 
[substeps] Familiarize yourself with your vehicle's safety features. When you unlock the car, some vehicles with remote-unlock systems will flash the lights a specific number of times to indicate someone tampered with the vehicle while you were away.