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By Bobbie Sage, About.com Guide to Personal Insurance since 2002

Will Your Car be a Target for a Thief?

Tuesday March 6, 2007

I really don't think I have this issue. Both my vehicles are older and not at all at on the "hot list" of target cars to be stolen.

But for the rest of you who may have a "hot" car, are you taking precautions?

You keep your valuables under the seat, your packages in the trunk, and your doors locked at all times, but is that enough? You even try to avoid high-end extravagant SUVs and sports cars in hopes of deterring a car thief. Unfortunately, keeping your doors locked, your valuables hidden, and driving an older model car is not enough to stop a car thief from targeting your car.

The most often targeted cars for theft are Hondas. And not the latest, high-end models. Early 90's and late 90's models of Hondas top the list of theft targeted vehicles. Why? Because these vehicles are long-living vehicles and often their engines outlast their body parts (fenders, doors, etc.) and accessories (seats, airbags, etc.).

Getting a theft deterrent device will give you better chances of keeping your vehicle out of the hands of thieves.

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