WATCH: Is this how we should protect our cars in South Africa?
Updated | By Darren, Keri and Sky
Who needs a car alarm when you have a padlock and chain?

People often like to take security measures into their own hands.
Like the owner of this Honda Civic, which is being secured by a padlock and chain attached to the door and wheel.
According to the person who filmed the video, nobody knows if the car was locked or if the chain was on for extra security. The assumption would maybe be the driver couldn't lock the door and put that chain on to discourage thieves from stealing the car.
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The video was shot in Brazil, Blumenau, Santa Catarina and has gone viral.
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The video has sparked some commentary. People are surprised by the lengths some will go to in order to keep their car safe.

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