10 Most Stolen Cars in the USA: Honda Accord and Civic Top the 2009 List, No Love for the Koreans or Germans

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/10-most-stolen-cars-in-usa-honda-accord.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880500775263954" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqOEeNQntI/AAAAAAADU-c/WXYdSoHiLU0/s800/94Accord_EXSedan.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Do you own a car that's likely to be stolen? Maybe, maybe not. Here is the list that the NICB (National Insurance Crime Bureau) has compiled concerning the most stolen vehicles in America. Honda's 1994 Accord and 1995 Civic along with Toyota's 1991 Camry occupy the first three places ahead of Ford's 1997 F-150 pickup truck and Dodge's 2004 Ram pickup.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">If your car is on the list (scroll <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/10-most-stolen-cars-in-usa-honda-accord.html">down</a>), you should make sure to keep that chunk of metal locked down. As in, put a ring on it and don't let anyone near it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Most Stolen Vehicles in the US in 2009:</span><br /></span></p><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. 1994 Honda Accord</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. 1995 Honda Civic</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. 1991 Toyota Camry</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. 2000 Dodge Caravan</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7. 1994 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8. 1994 Acura Integra</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9. 2002 Ford Explorer</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10. 2009 Toyota Corolla</span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The FBI says car thefts were down 17% in 2009 compared to 2008 (794,616 versus 956,846), which is officially the "largest drop in a six-year decline" and the lowest reported in 21 years. Good news for car owners, and clearly indicative of the fact that car thieves are falling by the wayside (or just not up to snuff on their tech).<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Most of the cars listed end to end up in chop shops where the sum of their parts is more valuable than the actual car. More serious thieves (those in syndicates with ties to shipping and international trade) still feel fine stealing newer cars that can be re-VIN'd and distributed overseas, so your Escalade and XJR aren't necessarily safe just yet.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">You'll notice the majority of the cars on the list are from the 1990's. It turns out these older cars have become more popular, but many people have yet to figure out why. I'd say it probably comes down to the simple fact that they're easier to steal. Many modern cars have keys that only work with one specific car, while other cars simply can't be started without a chip (found in the key fob) nearby.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Joe Wehrle, NICB president and CEO, says, "Through the end of August this year there were 97,655 vehicles that were listed as stolen and not yet recovered. Of that number, only 38 percent had some kind of insurance coverage. So there are a lot of vehicles out there that are being stolen and the owner is left holding the bag with no car and no money to buy another one." Lesson? If you own a vehicle that's likely to get stolen, insure it accordingly and be safe about it.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Here are some of the NICB's tips on how to make sure your car doesn't get got by some shady individuals:<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">"<strong>Common Sense: </strong>Lock your car and take your keys. It's simple enough but many thefts occur because owners make it easy for thieves to steal their cars.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Warning Device:</strong> Having and using a visible or audible warning device is another item that can ensure that your car remains where you left it.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Immobilizing Device: </strong>Generally speaking, if your vehicle can't be started, it can't be stolen. "Kill" switches, fuel cut-offs and smart keys are among the devices which are extremely effective.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Tracking Device:</strong> A tracking device emits a signal to the police or to a monitoring station when the vehicle is stolen. Tracking devices are very effective in helping authorities recover stolen vehicles. Some systems employ "telematics" which combine GPS and wireless technologies to allow remote monitoring of a vehicle. If the vehicle is moved the system will alert the owner and the vehicle can be tracked via computer."<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Phil Alex</span><br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Source: <a href="https://www.nicb.org/" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">NICB</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /></span></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNrTJe69I/AAAAAAADU-U/rYZF4SzQCLs/s1600/662088t2004_021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880068309904338" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNrTJe69I/AAAAAAADU-U/rYZF4SzQCLs/s200/662088t2004_021.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNrQadJfI/AAAAAAADU-M/IF4N4wpYDiE/s1600/1998F1503-4Front.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880067575784946" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNrQadJfI/AAAAAAADU-M/IF4N4wpYDiE/s200/1998F1503-4Front.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNq8mIXWI/AAAAAAADU-E/-ScGgTVMmdw/s1600/2007_10_09_Corolla_XRS_01.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880062256045410" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNq8mIXWI/AAAAAAADU-E/-ScGgTVMmdw/s200/2007_10_09_Corolla_XRS_01.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNqt-WHjI/AAAAAAADU98/C5oSo8d1eMg/s1600/1998001_1991_Camry.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880058331078194" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNqt-WHjI/AAAAAAADU98/C5oSo8d1eMg/s200/1998001_1991_Camry.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNqNRpt4I/AAAAAAADU90/1Tq-RE1eMyo/s1600/95Civic_Sedan2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880049553684354" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNqNRpt4I/AAAAAAADU90/1Tq-RE1eMyo/s200/95Civic_Sedan2.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNp31W2WI/AAAAAAADU9s/JxerpO0QSCk/s1600/94accord02.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880043797862754" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNp31W2WI/AAAAAAADU9s/JxerpO0QSCk/s200/94accord02.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNptAhW9I/AAAAAAADU9k/4skncrdL4-s/s1600/94Hondas.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880040891898834" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNptAhW9I/AAAAAAADU9k/4skncrdL4-s/s200/94Hondas.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a>

10 Most Stolen Cars in the USA: Honda Accord and Civic Top the 2009 List, No Love for the Koreans or Germans

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