WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT YOUR CAR FROM BEING STOLEN?

Police services are sharing a few tips to help deter these new types of auto thefts:

• If possible, park your vehicle in a locked garage. Most vehicles are stolen from a driveway. If you don’t have a garage, park strategically: Park the more expensive or commonly stolen vehicle in front of another one

• Keep your keys away from the doors closest to your vehicles. For added protection, consider using a faraway pouch or box that can help block the fob’s RFID signal from being relayed

• Use a steering wheel lock which will also act as a visible deterrent

• Install a lock on the data port below the dashboard. This device can be purchased online and blocks access to the computer port the thieves use to reprogram keys

• Purchase a quality video surveillance system

• Inspect your vehicle regularly and report any suspicious tracking devices

• Never leave your car running and unattended (eg. warming it up)

• Owners of a Lexus S350, Ford F150, Toyota Highlander or Honda C-RV should be ultra-vigilant

WHAT VEHICLES ARE MOST OFTEN STOLEN IN CANADA?

The Insurance Bureau of Canada recently released its annual Top 10 list of most stolen vehicles across the country. They are:

1) Ford F150 / F250 / F350 / F450 Series
2) Honda CR-V Series
3) Chevrolet / GMC Silverado / Sierra 1500 / 2500 / 3500 Series
4) Dodge / Ram 1500 / 2500 / 3500 Series
5) Lexus RX350 / RX450 Series
6) Honda Civic Series
7) Toyota Highlander Series
8) Chrysler / Dodge Town & Country / Grand Caravan / Caravan / Voyager
9) Toyota Corolla Series
10) Honda Accord Series

Source: Insurance Business Magazine

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