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, […]
7 Signs You’re Buying a Stolen Car
Buying a car from a private seller can yield great deals, but sometimes a deal is too good to be true. The vehicle could be stolen, and the seller is trying to get rid of it as fast as possible. It’s always important to do your research when you’re buying a car through a private […]
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 […]
Car Thieves Can Steal a Vehicle without Keys
It is a nightmare that no owner wants to experience — car theft. You may lock your fob inside your pocket, but beware. Criminals can still steal a vehicle without keys. Need Security?: The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a standard anti-theft alarm system A woman in Asheville, North Carolina, now knows to be the case […]
Ten Cars Crooks Steal Most in North Carolina
North Carolina is a beautiful place to visit, but you may not want to stay there long if you own one of these vehicles. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s annual Hot Wheels report for 2017, here are the top ten cars crooks steal most in the “Tar Heel State.” Explore North Carolina: Check […]
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 […]
Car Thieves Take Advantage of the Rising Price of Car Parts to Sell Stolen Vehicles Piece by Piece
The increasingly common practice of car thieves dismantling vehicles to sell off their parts is leading to an increase in overall car thefts
Modern motorists who have been involved in an accident are learning the hard way just how expensive car parts can be in contemporary vehicles. The complicated intricacies and components required to create modern automobiles means that even a minor wreck can result in an expansive repair cost. Another problem that modern drivers have to deal […]
High-Tech Car Hacks on the Rise
As technology advances, car thieves are getting sneakier. According to Fox 32 Chicago News, “relay attacks” are on the rise. Instead of a thief smashing a window or picking a lock to break into your vehicle, they can use a gadget called a relay device to swipe the key fob signal from your key fob. This […]
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 […]
The Most-Stolen Cars in America: Is Yours One?
Every car owner dreads the idea of their car being stolen, but rarely is aware of the chances that they actually face. Forbes has unveiled the list of the most frequently-stolen cars in the United States, which sheds light on which models are targets for thieves. The Most-Stolen Cars in America The ten most stolen cars […]
Study Reveals Worst Places for Truck Tailgate Theft in US
You ever have those moments where you find out the reason for something you had always seen, but never thought about, and all of a sudden, the world just is aglow with enlightenment? That is what it was like for me when I found out that all of those trucks that I have seen rolling around […]
5 Things to Remember When You Head Out on the Road
When you head out the door onto the open road, you expose yourself to risks. Here are five important things to remember. Know Your Rights You have a right to compensation for medical, emotional, and property losses when victimized by another’s negligent, reckless, or intentional act. It’s your first obligation to focus on your recovery. […]