If you are like the majority of American automobile owners, you probably have enough change in your car to cover the purchase of a small Reese Cup Blizzard at Dairy Queen, a 2 liter of soda at the gas station, or a double cheese burger from McDonald’s. The question on my mind though, what do you feel is an appropriate amount of change to be hoarding in your car? Wondering what this has to do with security? I really didn’t think it had anything to do with security until I read an article from Becoming Debt Free 2009.

The article tells of how an unsuspecting person took their car to the local car wash and upon leaving found that someone had stolen all her change. Well almost all of it, they left the pennies.  See.. even crooks don’t find pennies of value in a depressed economy. Why do we still produce them?.. off-topic.. my apologies. The woman states that she lost about $7 in change.

Ok.. back to my question.. How much change do you think is appropriate to keep in your car?

Your answer could have a direct impact on whether your car becomes the next target for someone trying to get some quick cash. It is hard to imagine that someone would break into your car just for your loose change but we have to remember that we are in a depressed economy and experiencing tough times and people are more likely to do things(unlawful) that they would not normally do. So..if you have a surplus of change in the cup holder next to your gearshift, it is quite possible that may be just enough enticement for someone to break your window and make a quick grab and go.