The top four most stolen cars on the list have not changed since 2006. As per the annual “Hot Wheels” report, the 1995 Honda Civic is the most stolen car in the United States. The 1991 Honda Accord takes the second honor, followed by the 1989 Toyota Camry. The 1995 Honda Civic is stolen more often than any other car in the United States, as per NICB (National Insurance Crime Bureau). Other all-time favorites among the car thieves include the Acura Integra and Nissan Sentra.
Why do the used Japanese cars such as 1995 Honda Civic and 1991 Honda Accord are the top picks among professional car thieves? According to the NICB, car thieves continue to target these older cars because they provide the best price for stolen car parts. For car thieves, such cars are a pure treasure, even though you or the insurance company may consider these cars as a piece of junk. The car itself may not have much value, but its seats, airbags, converters, engine components, sound system, and other parts are worth a lot of money on the black market, when sold individually.
Parts of new vehicles are not as in demand as those of older models. The older models were hot selling models a few years ago, and now need parts for replacement so they are ripe for the car lifting. So if you own an old Honda Civic or Honda Accord, please take good measures to prevent your car from being stolen.
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