March 29, 2023

How to prevent your car from being stolen

Here’s an alarming thought that should cause you to pause as a driver and car owner: Car theft is rising.

In fact, more than 1 million vehicles were stolen in 2022, representing a 7% increase over 2021 and the most thefts since 2008, according to fresh data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Disturbingly, more than 250,000 auto thefts were reported in the fourth quarter of 2022 alone. The estimated total vehicle theft losses measured last year is $8.9 billion.

Learn more about states with the highest incidences of car theft, the top 10 most stolen vehicles, how to safeguard against car theft, and what to do if you are the victim of a stolen car by reading my newest article for Carinsurance.com, available here.