Is Your Vehicle Safe From Theft?
Author: Fergie Stone
Do you know that, a car is stolen in every 28 seconds in U.S. Almost $8 billion is spent every year by the consumers nationwide. In 2013, the cost was 4.1 billion which increased dramatically during the few years. It is a indicator to most of the car owners living in U.S. According to Johann Wolfgang,”Precaution is better than cure”. So, you should be ready to take compulsory steps to guard your motor vehicle from getting stolen.
Theft In California
In year 2014, more than 59,000 automobile were stolen in California. The entire worth of the stolen vehicle was just about $900 million. Of the vehicle stolen, 58% were cars, 27% were private trucks and vans, 3% were commercial trucks and
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• Of the recovered vehicles, 96% were automobiles, 90% were private trucks & vans, 86% were commercial trucks and 46% were motorbikes.
• While recovering, 65% vehicles were found in drivable state. 4% of vehicle had their main machinery missing, 12% were missing minor parts. Purposely burned or damaged vehicle were 19%.
• The percentage of cargo theft in California is not much comparing to vehicle thefts. But still, it costs about hundreds of millions yearly and so it is considered as a constant crisis.
What’s The Solution?
You can’t wholly avoid your car from being stolen. But to put down less chances of losing them, you should keep in mind some of these common techniques,
1. While you are out of your car, always turn of the engine.
2. Lock your cars and secure the keys with