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More Cars Stolen In July And August, Says Lojack
July and august are typically the two worst months for car thefts, according to a just-released LoJack infographic. The visual is part of a sixth-annual awareness campaign known as National Vehicle Theft Protection Month.
Consists of LoJack
The awareness effort has been supported by the International Association of Car Theft Investigators and a security equipment company named LoJack.
Stats found
LoJack's inforgraphic stats are pretty nerve-racking. They are:
1. Auto thieves cost the nation around $4.5 billion a year. 2. In 2010, there was only an average of 42.8 seconds between vehicle thefts in the U.S. That's a total of 737,000 for the year. 3. The most stolen cars are ordinary ones like the Honda Accord, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Camry. However, 10 percent of all Corvettes made between 1981 and 2011 have been stolen. 4. Christmas Day is the holiday with the most auto thefts.
Getting information from LoJack survey
The study by infographic revealed that 80 percent of consumers worry about car theft regularly, but only a 3rd actually try and prevent it. Sixty-eight percent said that sometimes they leave the car parked and unlocked or unattended while it is running. Most of them practiced bad habits that can lead to theft. There were 4,500 vehicle owners in four major cities integrated in the study that was conducted between April and May of 2012.
Connection between auto and identity theft
A 3rd of those in the study said that they have left significant personal information in plain sight in automobiles before, including electronic devices. About 64 percent said they have their home address programed into the vehicle's GPS unit, which makes it easier to find a home to rob. Car theft and identity fraud are certainly linked.
Stay away from vehicle theft
According to the FBI, the number of car thefts dropped in 2011. Still, there are many things a vehicle owner can do to help reduce those numbers even further, particularly in these theft-heavy months.
LoJack explained a few "common sense" rules that motorists should always be following. It says:
"Never leave keys in the vehicle with the engine running. Don't hide a spare key in the vehicle. Close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle. Park in a well-lit area and, when at home, keep your vehicle in the garage. Don't leave valuables visible in your car, particularly those items that include information on your identity."
The security equipment-maker also recommended motorists use theft prevention devices and recovery tracking systems, much like the kind it sells, one assumes.
Consists of LoJack
The awareness effort has been supported by the International Association of Car Theft Investigators and a security equipment company named LoJack.
Stats found
LoJack's inforgraphic stats are pretty nerve-racking. They are:
1. Auto thieves cost the nation around $4.5 billion a year. 2. In 2010, there was only an average of 42.8 seconds between vehicle thefts in the U.S. That's a total of 737,000 for the year. 3. The most stolen cars are ordinary ones like the Honda Accord, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Camry. However, 10 percent of all Corvettes made between 1981 and 2011 have been stolen. 4. Christmas Day is the holiday with the most auto thefts.
Getting information from LoJack survey
The study by infographic revealed that 80 percent of consumers worry about car theft regularly, but only a 3rd actually try and prevent it. Sixty-eight percent said that sometimes they leave the car parked and unlocked or unattended while it is running. Most of them practiced bad habits that can lead to theft. There were 4,500 vehicle owners in four major cities integrated in the study that was conducted between April and May of 2012.
Connection between auto and identity theft
A 3rd of those in the study said that they have left significant personal information in plain sight in automobiles before, including electronic devices. About 64 percent said they have their home address programed into the vehicle's GPS unit, which makes it easier to find a home to rob. Car theft and identity fraud are certainly linked.
Stay away from vehicle theft
According to the FBI, the number of car thefts dropped in 2011. Still, there are many things a vehicle owner can do to help reduce those numbers even further, particularly in these theft-heavy months.
LoJack explained a few "common sense" rules that motorists should always be following. It says:
"Never leave keys in the vehicle with the engine running. Don't hide a spare key in the vehicle. Close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle. Park in a well-lit area and, when at home, keep your vehicle in the garage. Don't leave valuables visible in your car, particularly those items that include information on your identity."
The security equipment-maker also recommended motorists use theft prevention devices and recovery tracking systems, much like the kind it sells, one assumes.
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