Easy Ways to Prevent Car Theft
According to the National Highway Travel Safety Administration, a vehicle is stolen in the United States every 40.9 seconds. To put that in perspective, over 770,000 vehicles are stolen annually. Don’t let your car become one of them — consider these tips to keep your vehicle safe. Enjoy Peace of Mind: Choose OnStar Common-sense strategies […]
Coronavirus Pandemic Has Led to an Increase in Car Thefts
With many states giving stay-at-home orders and encouraging social distancing at the moment, more vehicles are sitting idle in parking garages and driveways. As a result, during this pandemic, police have reported a spike in car thefts. Up-And-Coming Models: The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe Car thefts across the United States Since mid-March, police in […]
More Than 50 Percent of Scottish Car Thefts Remain Unsolved
Previously, we’ve discussed the vulnerability that keyless car entry systems. This issue is prevalent not just in America but overseas. According to a recent report from the BBC, Scotland has been hit particularly hard with cybersecurity-related vehicle thefts. Newer and Better: Discover what’s new about the 2019 Chevy Silverado The stats Per Andrew Picken with […]
The Top States for Car Thefts
If you’re thinking about relocating sometime in the near future, make sure you consider a location’s car-theft rate. It turns out that certain states rank higher on the hit list than others when it comes to car thefts. According to fleet management website ExpertMarket.com, Alaska tops the list. This state experiences 576 thefts per 100,000 […]
Which Vehicles and Cities Rank High for Car Thefts in US?
Car theft is a real threat to any American car owner. Depending on which model of vehicle you drive and where you live, this threat can increase. 24/7 Wall Street recently shared the latest stats, indicating which cities had the highest car theft rates and which models criminals targeted. It based the data on the National […]
Beware of Goblins, Ghouls, and Car Thefts This Halloween
While October 31 is a favorite holiday for many people, it’s also popular with car thieves. In 2017, criminals stole 2,297 cars on this date, according to the latest statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). While Toyota, Honda and Nissan models ranked high on the “most wanted list,” thieves also sought out GMC […]
Moments in Car History: ‘The Intercept’ Car Theft Game Show
Game shows have a generally pretty good relationship with cars. Usually, they are some grand prize, on shows like “Family Feud,” or they could be a central game mechanic, like on “Cash Cab.” However, Russia took its own twist on the car game show back in the late ’90s with “The Intercept.” Interesting: Meet all […]
California Reigns as State with Highest Car Thefts
If you’ve got a car and you happen to live in California, we’ve got some bad news for you—your state has the highest number of car theft hot spots in the United States. A recent report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) revealed that almost all of the United States’ car theft hot spots […]
What’s the Holiday with the Most Car Thefts?
Here’s a beneficial New Year’s resolution for you: don’t get your car stolen in 2015. If you’ve ever had that experience, you know how terrifying it can be. First you’re confused why your car isn’t where you left it–or if you accurately remember where it was–then you slowly, sickeningly realize it’s gone, until you’re overwhelmed with the […]
Car Thefts Have Decreased By Almost 60% Since 1991
There are a lot of automotive figures from 1991 that motorists would probably like to go back to – for example, the average price of gas, which was just $1.10 per gallon in that year. The average driver would probably also welcome a return to the new car prices of 1991, as well. However, there […]
Jeep Grand Cherokee Console Safe Helps Prevent Car Theft
With the amount of car thefts occurring throughout the country increasing, it’s a good idea to have a safe place to keep your belongings. Console Vault, a U.S. company that creates unique security solutions for both homes and cars, understands this need and has created an innovative safe for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, making it […]
How to Protect Your Car From Theft This Halloween
Halloween is a fun holiday, full of candy and cool costumes. But with so many strangers coming to your house, it can also be a prime time for car thieves to steal your car right from your driveway. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Halloween was the third-biggest holiday for car thefts in 2018, […]
How a Car Locksmith Can Help Prevent Auto Theft
Auto theft is one of the top fears for any car owner. No one wants their convenient means of transportation to be taken from them, nor to deal with the stress and headache of reporting a stolen car. One essential way to prevent your car from being stolen is to enlist the help of a […]
British Study: Cars Equipped with Keyless Entry More Susceptible to Theft
Keyless entry makes it easier for drivers to enter and start their car. Unfortunately, it also might make it easier for others to enter their car as well. A study conducted by British consumer group Which? found that cars equipped with keyless entry are more susceptible to theft. Advantages of Owning an Older Vehicle: Benefits […]
Auto Theft Reaches High Number in 2017 Thanks to Key Fob Carelessness
Driver carelessness is making it easier for car thieves to do their jobs. According to Nathan Borney, business reporter for USA TODAY, the popular and prevalent technology of push-button start plus drivers’ decision to leave their key fobs inside their cars has helped to create a sitting duck (car) situation that auto thieves can’t resist. […]
Six Types of Car Insurance: Your Coverage Explained
As if buying a car weren’t overwhelming enough, before you can drive your new car, you’ll have to get signed up for car insurance. The world of car insurance can feel intimidating and confusing. A range of coverage choices, premiums, and deductibles can make it difficult to know where to even begin. Here, we outline […]
Mistakes To Avoid As A New Car Owner
Being a new car owner is an exciting yet overwhelming milestone in life. There is so much to process — the paperwork, the costs, the maintenance — and so much to embrace — freedom, fun, and independence. Not to add more to your new car owner plate, but here are a few mistakes to avoid. […]
How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft
Although it is not a new concern for vehicle owners, catalytic converter theft seems to be spiking in popularity right now. Why are thieves so interested in a hard-to-reach part that most drivers probably rarely think about? Turns out, catalytic converters are made of precious, valuable metals, making them a real treasure for thieves. Car […]