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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles

The top ten automobiles stolen in the United States in 2008 were:

Honda Civic
Honda Accord
Toyota Camry
Dodge Caravan
Nissan Maxima
Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
Ford Explorer
Plymouth Voyager
Ford Taurus

In 2004, 1,237,114 motor vehicles were reported stolen which is a decrease of 23,357 vehicles from 2003. Overall in the United States, motor vehicle theft was down by 1.9 percent.

The FBI reports that in 2003 the Northeast saw a reduction in auto theft of 9.7 percent auto theft.

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), every 23 seconds a vehicle is stolen in the United States. One-third of those vehicles are never recovered.

If your auto is not on the top ten stolen vehicle list be thankful. However, choosing to ignore simple safety measures could open an invitation to theft. Here are a few guidelines to keep your vehicle safe:

Remove the keys from the ignition
Close the car windows
Lock the car doors
Park in a well lit area
Remove the garage door opener from the car--there is no better way to welcome thieves into your home.
Purchase and use anti-theft devices to protect your automobile. Save money by checking with your insurance company to see if they offer a discount on your automobile insurance policy for a vehicle that is equipped with an anti-theft device.

For more information on keeping your vehicle safe visit http://www.nicb.org.

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