Chances are if a car is stolen it's not because someone needs a new ride, but they want to strip it and sell the parts.
So what are the most commonly stolen vehicles in our state?
According to the 2009 Hot Wheels study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the 1996 Honda Accord tops the list, followed by the 1995 Honda Civic.
Third on the list is the 2004 ford F-150 pickup truck.
Just because you may not drive one of these high risk vehicles doesn't mean your car is safe.
Nine is on your side with some ways to protect your wheels.
This may seem elementary, but people seem to do it: don't leave your keys in the car and always lock it up.
Don’t hide a spare key in the car and park in well lighted areas or attended lots.
The most commonly stolen vehicles in North Carolina for 2008:
1. 1996 Honda Accord
2. 1995 Honda Civic
3. 2004 Ford F150 Series Pickup Truck
4. 2003 Ford Explorer
5. 1999 Ford Taurus
6. 1995 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
7. 1999 Dodge Caravan
8. 1997 Nissan Altima
9. 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup
10. 1994 Ford Ranger
In comparison, the nation's most stolen vehicles in 2008:
1. 1994 Honda Accord
2. 1995 Honda Civic
3. 1989 Toyota Camry
4. 1997 Ford F150 Series
5. 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
6. 2000 Dodge Caravan
7. 1996 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
8. 1994 Acura Integra
9. 1999 Ford Taurus
10. 2002 Ford Explorer
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
More
Advertisement