The automobiles that are most often stolen in 2010 has been released by National Institute for Highway Safety partner the Highway Loss Data Institute. By comparing the number of insured cars on the road to the number of theft claims, HLDI creates the most-stolen list. The list is still capped by the Escalade, despite the fact that pickups are becoming victimized more often. The total number of thefts is going down, though the amount paid out is going up.
10. Corvette Z06 by Chevrolet
With a huge engine, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is stolen .17 percent of the time with the help of anti-theft devices. With the highest average loss per theft, though, the $ 41,229 loss has insurance corporations skittish about this vehicle.
9. Pathfinder Armada by Nissan
If you own a Nissan Pathfinder Armada, you have about a .45 percent chance of having it stolen. Average insurance claim on these autos are about $ 12,458.
8. GMC’s Yukon
This large SUV is has a claim frequency of about 5.7 claims per 1,000 insured automobiles. Average payment per claim is just a couple cents less than $ 9,499.
7.Hummer H2 4 Wheel Drive
In addition to being the most likely to be ticketed vehicle, the Hummer H2 is more likely to be stolen. With average losses of $ 10,324 and a .62 percent chance of being stolen, the Hummer H2 can be dangerous to own.
6.Dodge Charger with a HEMI engine
There’s a .71 percent chance the Dodge Charger with a HEMI can be stolen.
5. G37 from Infiniti
Though the Infiniti is just as likely to be stolen as the Dodge Charger, it has a slightly higher insurance payout.
4.Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
For each 1,000 Avalanche automobiles on the road, 7.4 are stolen each and every year.
3. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab
Pickup trucks are a rising concern when it comes to stolen vehicles. About .8 percent of Silverado’s are stolen.
2. Ford F-250 with a Crew Cab
Almost one out of each and every 100 Ford F-250 pickups is stolen, with a claim frequency of .97 percent.
1. Cadillac Escalade SUV
Yet again, the Cadillac Escalade is the most stolen vehicle. With 1.08 percent of these vehicles stolen and an average loss per claim of $ 11,934, the Escalade is an expensive car for insurance businesses to take on.
