Most Commonly Stolen Cars in the US, 2010

By admin | Published: August 15, 2011

Do you drive a car that puts you at risk for automobile theft? It could happen to anyone – but it’s undeniable that it happens more often to owners of high-theft vehicles. There are brands and makes of cars that year after year prove to be frighteningly attractive to car thieves. Did you know that owning a car that’s of a type frequently targeted for theft can lead to higher insurance rates? It’s true!

Bad news for Honda owners: the Honda Accord remains the most stolen car in America, according to a study of theft trends in 2010. Especially the 1994 model, which is stolen for its lucrative parts, which are in high demand. Add to that that the 1994 Accord has weak security features, and it’s a dream come true for thieves. Over 50,000 such cars were stolen last year.

Honda Civic is also a popular model for theft. Of the top 3 cars stolen in 2010, Honda Accord and Honda Civic topped the list – followed by Toyota Camry. If you own one of these cars, you may well be in for a surprise hike in your insurance fees.

Between 2002 and 2009 more foreign cars made the list than domestic. But in 2010 that changed. 6 American-made cars hit the list: full-size Chevrolet pick-up trucks, Dodge Ram, Ford F-150, Dodge Caravan, Ford Taurus and Ford Explorer.

If you’re unsure of whether or not your car is at heightened risk for theft – and if your insurance rates are at risk of rising because of national theft trends – talk to your insurance company.

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