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Posted on 1/20/2017 at 03:25:51 PM by Terri
Preferred Makes and Models for Car Thieves
Car thieves are opportunists. They’ll steal any car that’s an easy target, but certain makes and models rank high on their hit list.
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NCIB) 2016 Hot Wheels Report, the Honda Accord was the number-one stolen car in 2015 and the Honda Civic a close second, a distinction both cars have held since 2007. A number of other imports, as well as American-made pickups, are also named on the NICB’s top-10 list of most stolen cars:
1996 Honda Accord
1998 Honda Civic
2006 Ford Pickup (full size)
2004 Chevrolet Pickup (full size)
2014 Toyota Camry
2001 Dodge Pickup (full size)
2014 Toyota Corolla
2015 Nissan Altima
2002 Dodge Caravan
2008 Chevrolet Impala
What makes older cars such a popular target? Hondas, in particular, hold their resale value. Plus, thieves can profit by stripping them down and selling the parts to repair shops and scrap yards. Older cars are also easier to steal because they usually lack the advanced anti-theft protection that newer cars have.
Car Thieves’ Favorite Colors
The color of your car may increase its desirability among thieves. According to a survey by CCC Information Services, the top five colors of vehicles stolen in 2014 were:
Silver
White
Black
Gold
Dark green
These same colors are also among the most popular in new car sales. They’re not only in demand, they’re also ubiquitous, and therefore preferable to thieves who don’t want to draw attention to their crimes.
7 Ways to Prevent Car Theft
Now that you know what car thieves look for and where they prefer to do their work, what can you do to protect your car? Common sense tips can help:
Lock your car, even when at home or stopping for quick errands. Double check that the doors are locked before walking away.
Never leave your car running and unattended. It’s an open invitation for thieves.
Never leave valuables in plain site where they might tempt a passerby. Even bags and blankets on the car seat or floor may tempt thieves because those items could be concealing something of value. It’s best to move them out of view and to keep the interior of your car tidy.
Close all windows and the sunroof when you’re not in the car. A window left open, even just a crack, may provide the entry point a thief needs to break in.
Park in well-lit areas.
Don’t keep a spare key in or around your car. Thieves know exactly where to look for them.
Invest in an anti-theft system if you don’t already have one installed in your car. Options range from steering wheel locks and car alarms to electronic immobilizers and kill switches that prevent the car from being hot-wired. You can also have an electronic tracking system installed that will be activated if your car is stolen, allowing law enforcement to trace its location for a faster recovery.
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