Suzie - what kind of car do you drive? Did you say a Jeep? I tend to put my bike in the back seat of my car (Ford Contour), as I don't have a secure car rack yet. But now I am wondering if that is even safe enough. Haven't had any problems yet. But it has crossed my mind a time or two... I try to cover it up with the front windshield sun-blocker thingy. I guess if someone tries hard enough they can get at anything... Glad you weren't hurt. You are irreplaceable!