Used Cars: 10 Most-Stolen Models
If you have a car more than 10 years old, you may fantasize that it is too old for thieves to bother with. That would be a big mistake. The annual “Hot Wheels” register of most-stolen cars released today shows models from the 1990s as the biggest quarry.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau compiled the file of cars stolen most often in 2010 from FBI data. The 1994 Honda Agree, the 1995 Honda Civic and the 1991 Toyota Camry are the top three. Pickups of slenderize more recent vintage from Ford, Chevrolet and Trick (like the 2004 Dodge Ram, at left) also made the file; the Detroit brands held six of the top 10 spots. (Keep reading to see the full beadroll.)
Why do old cars top the list? They are easier to make, and chop-shop thieves can turn them into parts quality more than the car itself. In a slow economy, people are keeping their cars longer and order for replacement parts is strong. And the Hondas and Toyota Camry atop the muster are durable models that sold strongly year after year — creating a uniform aftermarket for replacement parts.
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