More cars are stolen during July and August than at any other time of the year, states an infographic made by LoJack. The hassle is part of the sixth yearly National Vehicle Theft Protection Month.
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The awareness effort has been supported by the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators and a security equipment business named LoJack.
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Some of the alarming statistics displayed on the LoJack inforgraphic (see link below) 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 info from LoJack survey
Some of the data displayed on the infographic was culled from the company's own survey of 4,500 vehicle owners in four major cities. The survey, conducted between April and May of 2012, found that nearly 80 percent of people think about car theft "occasionally or a lot," though just over a 3rd take any measures to prevent it. Many admitted to having practiced bad habits which could invite thievery. Sixty-eight percent said they have either left a vehicle running while unattended or have walked away, leaving their parked vehicle unlocked.
How identity theft relates
There is a connection between car theft and identity fraud also. In fact, 64 percent of people admit they put their home address in their GPS machine, making it easier for thieves to find your home. A 3rd of the respondents said that they have left personal information in an electronic device or on printed documents in plain sight in the car. These are bad habits for identity fraud.
Shield yourself from theft
The FBI explained that in 2011, the number of car thefts dropped. Still, there are things you can do to shield yourself from car theft.
The LoJack infographic lists numerous "common sense" rules that motorists would do well to follow every day:
"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."
Consumers are encouraged by the company to purchase its product that prevents theft and has recovery tracking systems in them.
Includes LoJack
The awareness effort has been supported by the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators and a security equipment business named LoJack.
See the information
Some of the alarming statistics displayed on the LoJack inforgraphic (see link below) 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 info from LoJack survey
Some of the data displayed on the infographic was culled from the company's own survey of 4,500 vehicle owners in four major cities. The survey, conducted between April and May of 2012, found that nearly 80 percent of people think about car theft "occasionally or a lot," though just over a 3rd take any measures to prevent it. Many admitted to having practiced bad habits which could invite thievery. Sixty-eight percent said they have either left a vehicle running while unattended or have walked away, leaving their parked vehicle unlocked.
How identity theft relates
There is a connection between car theft and identity fraud also. In fact, 64 percent of people admit they put their home address in their GPS machine, making it easier for thieves to find your home. A 3rd of the respondents said that they have left personal information in an electronic device or on printed documents in plain sight in the car. These are bad habits for identity fraud.
Shield yourself from theft
The FBI explained that in 2011, the number of car thefts dropped. Still, there are things you can do to shield yourself from car theft.
The LoJack infographic lists numerous "common sense" rules that motorists would do well to follow every day:
"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."
Consumers are encouraged by the company to purchase its product that prevents theft and has recovery tracking systems in them.
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