Learn about the fasteners that are responsible for holding just about everything in our homes together. Here's how to ...

Andrea Lynn was stunned when she got a toll bill showing multiple charges for a vehicle she hadn’t driven in weeks.

Andrea Lynn was stunned when she got a toll bill showing multiple charges for a vehicle she hadn’t driven in weeks.

Palmerston North Community Patrol co-ordinator Suzanne Hills (right) says it only takes bout three minutes to install the new screws that can prevent plates being stolen (file photo).David Unwin ...

Where to find tamper-resistant screws Hicks says tamper-proof screw sets can be found online or at most hardware stores.

How drivers can protect their plates Hicks recommends installing tamper-resistant screws, also known as Torx screws, to help prevent plate theft.

You could also protect your plates by installing an anti-theft license plate cover, or replacing the screws on your plates with tamper-proof screws.

For your side mirrors, they can be fitted at the mounting points if accessible, or through brackets that reinforce the connection to the car door ...