July Is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

The month of July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol released some steps you can take to avoid being a victim when purchasing a vehicle.

Be cautious of prices that seem far below the vehicle’s market value, ask questions about the vehicle’s crash and ownership history, when possible, complete the transaction at a title office and always verify information through reliable sources at the title local title office.

Those steps will help keep you from letting a good deal turn into a costly mistake.

You can report suspected vehicle title fraud or theft for Ohio title vehicles at statepatrol.ohio.gov.