Browsing through Auto Parts Discount and searching through the Internet for Subaru floor mats and Ford headlights for my vehicle, I came across several articles about car theft. It has certainly plucked my interest. It was astounding to know that according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB®), imported vehicles are what the vehicle thieves favor over the domestic brands. This organization, the NICB, has made a list of the 10 vehicles that are most repeatedly stolen and reported in the
* 1995 Honda Civic
* 1989 Toyota Camry
* 1991 Honda Accord
* 1994 Dodge Caravan
* 1994 Chevrolet Full Size / C/K 1500 Pickup
* 1997 Ford F150 Series
* 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup
* 1990 Acura Integra
* 1988 Toyota Pickup
* 1991 Nissan Sentra
Upon reading this list, I was certainly concerned. After all, I owned a Honda Accord. That’s the number three on the list! So I decided to find out how to prevent car thefts, and luckily I was able to discover how. This list could probably help you out, just like it has given me peace of mind.
1. Park your car in the garage, behind a locked gate or in your driveway. You see, most cars are stolen on the streets or parking areas. Parking your car in these locations could prove to be a hindrance or give much difficulty to any would-be thieves. Just make sure that your car would be a little difficult to get to.
2. Install a car alarm especially if your car is in an apartment parking lot. By doing so, it could alert you or anybody else if there are any thieves trying to steal away your car, especially if there are no security guards to keep an eye on the premises.
3. Try putting in automobile security tracking devices. This would ensure you a fast recovery for the GPS-based system computer can locate your car anytime anywhere. That is, if the thieves have not disabled them yet.
4. Never leave your car running unattended. For you, it may be “just a moment”, but for a car thief, it could be the perfect opportunity to jump in and drive away.
5. Get theft insurance. Losing you car ensures you that you would at least be getting something back.