No modern security systems give the car owner one hundred percent guarantee against theft. The car market is increasingly filled with premium cars, which are a tidbit for easy money. But even modest "horses" attract attention no less, because it is much easier to steal and resell them. Therefore, when buying a car, it will not be superfluous to inquire about the statistics of thefts in the traffic police.
Instructions
Step 1
According to the statistics of the thefts of the traffic police in Moscow for the first half of 2014, the first place is occupied by the Mazda 3, which never leaves the five most stolen cars. The second place is occupied by Mitsubishi Lancer (Outlender is also in the top ten), which is also a regular "client" of car thieves. In different periods, he either became popular, or interest in him disappeared. But overall, Mitsubishi models have always been in the top ten most stolen cars. Ford Focus, due to its massiveness, is also very attractive for theft. Moreover, the hijackers do not disdain even very old cars. And on the honorable 4th place - Lada Priora.
In different periods, the preferences of car thieves change. More often this is due to the release of a new car model. Like, for example, Toyota Corolla is always among the top ten stolen. And there was a period when she was confidently leading. Toyota does not leave the list at all - Camry, Land Cruiser, RAV4 - all of these models will never lose their appeal for both buyers and car owners. Among premium cars, the most stolen are Mercedes-Benz crossovers and BMW sedans.
Step 2
What then happens to the stolen cars and why some brands of cars, despite their low cost, are in demand in the criminal world? Inexpensive or old cars are stolen for the purpose of disassembling for parts. Low-cost cars are widespread, which means that there is a demand for spare parts. Plus, a few owners of used Zhiguli turn to the traffic police with a statement about the theft of the car. If you search on the Internet, the lowest prices for spare parts and the largest selection can be found on the so-called "parsing" - garages. And when buying spare parts there, few people will be interested in their origin.
Expensive cars are more profitable to resell. Now it is not difficult to legalize a stolen car - new documents are made, license plates are interrupted, they wait for several months and are forwarded to the neighboring republics - Tajikistan, Dagestan, the Chechen Republic, and no one will look for them there.
Step 3
How to protect your car from theft? Do you really have to give up your dream if it tops the list of the most stolen cars? You can buy such cars, but only you need to take safety more seriously. Be sure to install a security system, mechanical locks, a beacon for satellite signal transmission. Insure your car against theft. Do not spare money for this! Do not leave your car at night in your yard. Place it either in the garage, even if you have to remove it, or in a guarded parking lot, but not in the "shell". The largest percentage of thefts occurs during the day. Motorists lose their vigilance and, leaving for a few minutes, do not arm the car or close the mechanical blockers. But it takes no more than a minute to steal an unprotected car. In parking lots near large shopping centers, park your car close to the entrance and under the CCTV cameras. And if possible, do not use the underground parking - the signal of the security system there is worse.
