ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - Shopping on Black Friday and throughout the holiday season can be exciting, but the fun can turn to an expensive headache if your car becomes a target of thieves, bad drivers or just bad luck.
Luckily, AAA offers some holiday parking lot safety tips.
While many people circle around looking for the closest spot, parking at a side door or secondary entrance can protect your car from door dings.If you plan to shop at night or in a parking garage, keep your headlights on so you're easier to see.This is a big one: make sure you have your keys before locking your door. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement and lock yourself out.Experts say thieves like to window shop, so place all shopping bags and valuables in the trunk and out of view.Finally, even a slow speed collision can result in injuries so make sure you slow down and buckle up.For more tips from AAA, visit their website, http://midatlantic.aaa.com/Outreach?et_cid=NMHPSafetyNews.
And for other tips on shopping and businesses, visit the Better Business Bureaus's Holiday Helper website, http://www.bbb.org/council/holiday-helper/.
