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Earlier this month, the National Insurance Crime Bureau released the list of the top 10 most stolen cars in the United States. Based on preliminary numbers from the FBI Crime statistics, vehicle thefts dropped by 7.2% in 2010 compared to 2009, and are at their lowest rate since 1967.
Older cars continue to be the favorites of car-thieves, quite possibly due to improved theft-deterrent technology in newer cars. This is illustrated quite dramatically by the most stolen vehicle in 2010, the Honda Accord: Of 52,000 stolen cars, 44,000 were made in the 1990s.
Often, thieves are attracted to older cars for the value of their parts. The problem: Owners of older cars often drop collision and comprehensive coverage from their car insurance because they find that the value of their car no longer warrants the cost of the insurance. However, without comprehensive coverage, there is no coverage for theft on your auto policy!
Without further ado, please see below Hot Wheels: NICB’s Top Stolen Cars for 2010, as presented by PropertyCasualty 360:
Nationally, the 1994 Honda Accord was 2010’s most stolen car, according to data collected by the NICB. Of the nearly 52,000 Honda Accords stolen in 2010, over 44,000 were models made in the 1990s, compared with fewer than 5,700 that were produced since the year 2000.
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NICB data shows another Honda product, the 1995 Honda Civic, was the second most-stolen car in 2010. The top two positions continue to be held by Honda, a trend that has been consistent since 2000. Overall, the NICB says vehicle thefts are continuing to decline, though.
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The 1991 Toyota Camry ranks third on the NICB’s list of most stolen cars. Certain models of older cars and trucks are popular with thieves because of the value of their parts—but many are not insured against theft.
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The first American vehicle to show up on the NICB’s most stolen-car list is the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup (Full Size). As you will see further in the list, nationally—and for the first time since 2002—thieves preferred to steal domestic makes over foreign brands in 2010.
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The 1997 Ford F150 Series/Pickup is the next American-made car to show up on the NICB’s list. Should preliminary numbers hold when the FBI produces its final statistics later this year, 2010 will post the fewest vehicle thefts since 1967.
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The sixth most stolen car last year was the 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup. Overall, the NICB says preliminary 2010 FBI crime statistics point to a 7.2 percent reduction over the thefts posted in 2009.
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The 2000 Dodge Caravan registered at number seven on the NICB’s national list of most-stolen vehicles (much to the dismay of the puppy in this window that is stuck without a cracked window). Wondering which vehicles are most stolen in your state? Go to www.nicb.org to review their state-by-state lists.
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The 1994 Acura Integra made the NICB’s list this year, coming in at number eight. This model also ranked eigth in the NICB’s Hot Wheels report last year.
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Coming in as the ninth most-stolen car in 2010 was the 2002 Ford Explorer, which also ranked ninth in last year’s Hot Wheels report.
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Last but not least, the NICB says the 1999 Ford Taurus was the 10th most stolen car in 2010, proving once and for all that car thieves not only make bad decisions but also have bad taste in cars, too, too.
Wondering which vehicles are most stolen in your state? Go to www.nicb.org to review their state-by-state lists.