Operation Bounce Back

Operation Bounce Back, an initiative of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council and Logan City Council, is a car theft prevention awareness campaign aimed at educating residents on the myths and realities of car safety and security. The campaign involves the promotion of vehicle security through the installation of Australian Standard Approved engine immobilisers. Research indicates that an electronic engine immobiliser is the best form of vehicle security available to deter opportunistic thieves.

Many people believe that their car is too old to be of interest to car thieves. In fact, cars older than 10 years of age are most commonly stolen. This is because they do not have the security measures such as engine immobilisers that come standard on newer cars. Opportunistic thieves will target cars that are easy to steal.

Thanks to Operation Bounce Back, 100 lucky residents of Logan will have the opportunity to improve the security of their vehicle.
 
Logan residents can apply for a free fully installed engine immobiliser by submitting a completed application form to Logan City Council by Monday 30 April 2012*.
 
Application forms are available from Logan City Council libraries, Customer Service Centres and the Central Administration Building. Applications open Thursday 1 March 2012 and close Monday 30 April 2012.
 
For further information please contact Logan City Council's Community Services Branch on (07) 3412 5197.
 
*Conditions of Entry: Owner must be a resident of Logan. Nominated vehicle must be registered to an address in Logan, must be manufactured pre 2001 and must not be fitted with an engine immobiliser. Successful applicants must supply address and vehicle details including registration in order to receive an installation voucher. Immobiliser vouchers must be used before 30 June 2012.

Click here to download the Engine Immobiliser Application Form (PDF 368 KB).

Brochures

Brochures relating to car safety:

Car safety can be quick and easy.

Remove temptation

  • When leaving your vehicle unattended, fully close the windows, lock all the doors and take the keys with you.
  • Never leave items such as mobile phones, bags, Ipods or other valuables in sight in your unattended vehicle. If you need to leave valuables in your car, hide them before you get to where you are going to park.

Secure your vehicle

  • If you have a steering wheel lock, use it.
  • Install an engine immobiliser. Quality immobilisers for around $200 are available, installed, under the CAR-SAFE Immobilise Now! program. Call 1300 132 146 for more information.
  • Park wisely.
  • If you have off-street parking, use it.
  • At night, park in a well lit area.
  • Always use secure parking facilities where they are available.

Protect your keys

  • Never leave your car unattended with the key in the ignition. Many cars are stolen from petrol stations, corner stores and driveways where the owner has left the car, with the key in the ignition.
  • Never hide a second set of keys anywhere on your car: thieves know where to look.
  • A good rule is that if the car is at home but you are out make sure all the keys are with you.

If you have information on stolen vehicles contact Crime Stoppers anonymous hotline on 1800 333 000.

For more information on Car Safety please visit www.carsafe.com.au

If you community organisation or group is interested in participating in Operation Bounce Back please contact Community Services Branch on 07 3412 5171.

Operation Bounce Back is fully funded by the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council. Logan City Council is working in partnership with the Logan District Crime Prevention Coordination Unit of Queensland Police Service.