Know which cars are stolen more often when car shopping.
Auto insurance costs rise for many reasons and popularity among thieves is one of the top causes insurance companies consider when covering your car, along with where you live.
That said, newer models have more anti-theft devices, which helps keep the laws of attraction to a minimum. A popular model, like the Honda Civic or Toyota Camry, sell millions of cars every year, making demand for parts high,and increasing the likelihood a theft can grab up a prospect replacement easily.
When shopping for a car avoid these “MOST WANTED” among thieves, as taken from an insurance industry report for 2011.
TOP 10 Most Popular Stolen Cars in 2011
1. 1994 Honda Accord
2. 1998 Honda Civic
3. 2006 Ford pickup (full size) F150/F250
4. 1991 Toyota Camry
5. 2000 Dodge Caravan
6. 1994 Acura Integra
7. 1999 Chevrolet pickup (full size)
8. 2004 Dodge pickup (full size)
9. 2002 Ford Explorer
10. 1994 Nissan Sentra
The TOP 10 Least Stolen Cars
Luxury cars are more likely to have extra security, be garaged or are simply, too hard to fence, even at cut-price rates. Consider one of these when car shopping for your next car.
1. Audi A6 4WD (2009)
2. Mercury Mariner – (2009)
3. Chevrolet Equinox – (2010)
4. Volkswagen CC – (2009)
5. Chevrolet Equinox 4WD (2010)
6. Lexus RX 350 (2010)
7. Saturn Vue
8. Chevrolet Aveo (2009)
9. BMW 5 series 4WD
10. Mini Cooper Clubman mini
Jaguar, Porsche and other luxury vehicles were also less likely to be stolen, however, due to a relatively low number of vehicles manufactured, the total count did not register these models in the top 10 by sheer sales volume.
None the less, a thief will always spot an opportunity, as was the case with
Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini. ;-)
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Sarah Lee Marks is MyCarlady. She has over 23+ years of experience. She writes about cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. MyCarlady offers free car buying advice, and private, auto-related services to help you maintain your personal or commercial vehicles. Call Sarah Lee for more information: 702-521-7546. Join the MyCarlady newsletter to be kept up-to-date on this and other important car information.
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