Most Stolen Cars – How to Prevent Auto Theft
The National Insurance Crime Bureau publishes an annual report called the Hot Wheels report (not to be confused with those great cars Mattel produces). The report highlights which vehicles were reported most stolen annually by vehicle make, model and year.
In August 2009 the report listed the TOP 10 Stolen Cars below as those vehicles with the highest rated of auto theft across the United States. A more current report is due out later in the summer of 2010.
1. 1994 Honda Accord
2. 1995 Honda Civic
3. 1989 Toyota Camry
4. 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup
5. 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
6. 2000 Dodge Caravan
7. 1996 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
8. 1994 Acura Integra
9. 1999 Ford Taurus
10. 2002 Ford Explorer
How Can I Prevent Auto Theft
You can be a victim of auto theft anytime however there are a number of things you can do to help prevent car theft.
Lock Your Doors Always
Most car thieves can easily jack open a car door however the simple task of locking a car door will many times steer away amateurs.
Anti-Theft Device
Most late model cars come with some kind of anti-theft deterrent advice however these vary from make to model and some are better than others. An ignition lock or loud alarm are some of the most popular anti-theft devices to prevent your car from being stolen.
LOJACK or Similar Tracking Device
Very popular in many high risk auto-theft states like California – electronic tracking devices help vehicles owners track their car in the event of a theft. Sometimes even just for the few minutes a professional is running away with the car is enough to track them down.
If my Car is Stolen will my Car Insurance Premiums Increase?
Yes and No. this depends on the car insurance company and the terms of your policy but an incident of auto theft is a negative factor against you which will probably cost you higher premiums at some point in time.
Want to know how auto theft can affect your car insurance premiums? Contact car insurance companies nationwide and compare policy options.
