It is always a good idea to know which cars are the ones that might get stolen from you. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety keeps a list of cars that are stolen probably the most. The new reports on the most popular cars stolen this year was just released by the IIHS. Thieves wouldn’t be at all surprised at what is on the list.
The Escalade is number one
Car thieves love to steal Cadillac Escalades more than any automobile. Not only that, but in six of the previous seven IIHS reports, the Escalade has been the leader of stolen vehicles. The Escalade gets stolen way more than any other autos. To be precise, about seven times more. Car thieves will just tow away these SUVs that do actually have great anti-theft features. The Escalade, vs. other SUVs like the Land Rover, is more glamorous making it a target. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has the full report.
Car thieves compared to raccoons
Bright and shiny things are what raccoons tend to be interested in. While the animal’s predilection toward such gleaming metal is not proven, car thieves’ proclivity for automobiles that shine is. The IIHS report for one of the most stolen cars lists luxury SUVs, luxury cars and full-size pickups as one of the most usual targets. Here’s the full list of most stolen automobiles:
- Cadillac Escalade
- Ford F250 4 Door
- Infiniti G37 2 door
- Dodge Charger HEMI
- Next is the Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- The Hummer H2 is the next car
- Now is the Nissan Pathfinder Armada
- The Chevy Avalanche 1500 is an additional car
- The Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew is next
- Last is the GMC Yukon
Thieves want performance cars, luxurious SUVs and big pickups. Trucks also often contain tools, which sweeten the deal for a car thief.
Cars match another list
These cars are on an additional list too. It will surprise you. The Escalade and the Ford F250 are both on Forbes list of the Worst Made Cars on the Road. The bottom line, however, is this: if you want your risk of theft to be minimal, a flashy show of status is something you might want to stay away from. Unless you’ve the cash for a new car.
Additional reading
IIHS
iihs.org/news/rss/pr080310.html
Forbes
forbes.com/2010/04/07/worst-made-cars-lifestyle-vehicles-gm-ford-chrysler_slide.html
