The wife and I just returned from a vacation. While we were gone, our car was broken into. If you are interested, you can read the story here http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=137791 . We have always worked hard to stay safe, and leave little of value in the car, but as our society seems to be in a constant state of decline, I am wondering what more we can do to keep ourselves and our stuff safe. When they broke into our car, they did several thousand dollars damage to the car, and got almost nothing for their efforts. What if anything will keep thieves from breaking into a car in the first place. I am looking for practical and realistic ideas, but the funny and non-realistic solutions are welcome also. After all, I need something to laugh at after this mess.