A national study found that Australia's most expensive stolen vehicles were Rangers and the HiLux. The study, by insurer Budget Direct, said the Holden Commodore VE was the highest model stolen by numbers in all but two capital cities, while the HiLux and Ranger represented the highest individual vehicle by value.
2 Easily Stolen: Honda Accord
Thieves steal the car in mere seconds, and that's especially true given that about 52,244 units disappeared in a single year quite recently. This makes the Honda Accord the easiest car to break into, according to the numbers.
The vehicles in question, 2015-2019 Hyundai and Kia models, such as the Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson and the Kia Forte and Sportage, when equipped with turn-key ignitions — as opposed to cars that only require a button to be pushed to start — are roughly twice as likely to be stolen as other vehicles of a similar age.
Stats. The Honda CR-V remains on our list of most stolen cars in America. From 12,309 thefts recorded in 2020, it now has 13,308 in 2021.
Catalytic Converters
These are some of the most common stolen car parts affecting the car's functioning. One of the signs is a loud roaring sound that your car makes. People steal catalytic converters because they contain metals such as rhodium, palladium, and platinum. These metals are a source of quick money.
1.3 Top 10 motor vehicle theft targets in 2021
For the third consecutive year, data from the NMVTRC [1] show that the Holden Commodore VE MY06_13 was the most stolen single model of car in Australia. As a collective model of car, the Toyota Hilux and Holden Commodore were two of the most targeted cars in 2021.
According to a study from CCC Information Services, silver cars are stolen more often than any other car color. This is most likely because it is such a neutral color and will be less likely to stand out and be seen in a crowd of vehicles. Generally, the more unique your car color is, the safer it will be from thieves.
Stealing a catalytic converter requires a thief to use a jack, which instantly sets off tilt-activated car alarms.
– Reprogram your Keys
There are some car manufacturers that have introduces key fobs that work with a motion sensor. Others provide a Faraday bag. While keyless entry makes it easier for the car owner to get into their vehicle, it also allows thieves to do the same.
MUARC's determination is that white is the safest vehicle color. Why? In all types of weather and lighting, the visibility of a white vehicle rates much higher, particularly at night. In fact, the study showed there is a 12 percent less chance of accident involvement in a white car than a black one.
For example, Toyota, Honda and Saturn vehicles between the model years of 1980 and 2000 are the most common ones taken using shaved keys. These earlier model cars and trucks used very similar ignition systems, making them easily defeated with the use of a shaved key.
At home, many people leave the vehicle key conveniently near their front door, making it a tempting break-in target (in 2020-21, 55 per cent of all Australian vehicle thefts occurred from victims' homes).
Theft facts
In 2019/20, there were 56,312 motor vehicles stolen up 4 per cent in the last 5 years.
To prevent keyless car theft if you have a keyless entry car, we recommend storing your car key fob at night in a signal blocking pouch ( also known as a faraday pouch ) to stop your car key fob signal being received, also place your car keys far away from any doors and windows.
A steering wheel lock is a simple yet effective tool to protect your vehicle. It is a visual deterrent that adds an extra layer of security to your pride and joy.
Some popular methods used by car thieves include signal amplification and relaying, code grabbing, and radio-frequency jamming. Signal amplification involves intercepting the key fob's signal and amplifying it, allowing the thief to access the car from a distance.